Did you ever misbehave in a restaurant when you were a kid?

[HardyGirl]

I was a pretty well-behaved child. Although I've always been high-spirited, I knew how to behave in public. Except one time when my mom took my to Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips after clothes shopping.I think I was about 9 years old. I had been blowing bubbles in my Coke that was in an open red plastic cup. Mom warned me to stop or it was going to spill. I didn't listen and well you know the rest...Coke everywhere, including on her food. Needless to say she was less than thrilled about having to fuss at me in public.

Did you ever act up in a restaurant when you were little?

[toys2cool]

never, but my little bro was the worst kid ever :smiley1:

[Mikey]

Never

I was taught to be a afraid of strangers and when I was in public I was (probably to an unhealthy degree)

[EMCE Hammer]

Never - seriously. Not sure what my parents did, but I always knew not to go there.

[ScottA]

Never. It was easier to behave than to face the wrath of my Dad if my brother and I didn't.

[bobbait]

never...I know what faced me when we got home. http://smileyicons.net/s/117.gif

[Mikey]

never...I know what faced me when we got home. http://smileyicons.net/s/117.gif

Me too, a good old fashioned 70's style beat'n :smiley1:

[SeattleEd]

Not as a kid but definitely as an adult. :whistle:

[jwyblejr]

For the most part.

[AJ Collector]

I was so shy as a kid and was afraid of acting up since mom ruled with an iron hand.....so I would have to say no!

[Zemo]

never...I know what faced me when we got home. http://smileyicons.net/s/117.gif

Exactly lol:smiley1:

[kennermike]

yup not as a kid only the last couple of years :silly::grin::grin::grin:

[Earth 2 Chris]

Not to my knowledge. We didn't eat out much when I was a kid. Most of the time we'd get the local stuff and take it home. We'd only go out on birthdays, etc. I always behaved.

My kids are pretty good too. When they were infants they both had restaurant meltdowns, but since they've been old enough to reason with they've been really good.

Chris

[BOTZWANA]

Back in 93 my mother got thrown out of Tavern on the Green.

How humilating! Nyda....Was a terrible mother you were!

[z3zep]

No way! just sat and ate.

[Adam West]

Same thing for me as far as not eating out at restaurants very often.....going to McDonald's was a treat for me and I wasn't going to spoil what was a very rare opportunity by acting up.

On the other hand, my brother and I used to get into tons of trouble at church (we grew up Catholic). We went every week and we would generally goof off, not listen, etc.

Our priest got so mad at us one time that he grabbed me by the ear and gave my brother the vulcan pinch....pulled around the corner and told us we better behave in church or else....

[livnxxxl]

We ate out at lots of restaurants. I was also a pretty well-behaved child. I do not remember being bad not to say that I was always a perfect Angel ever.

I just do not remember getting into any kind of trouble. My parents were strict and like most of us here I did not want to face the wrath of Dad either. :grin: That would be much worse than the Wrath of Khan. :smiley1:

It has all made me a better person that I am to day. At least that is the way I like to think of it.

Wait until you get home hell? More like taking a quick trip to the rest room and not having to go for that reason if you know what I mean. LOL!! :smiley1:

Nothing like taking care of business swiftly.

[jp1969]

We never ate out.
My parents had 6 children and were on a budget.

A friend of mine told me a story the other day about an outing he had with his son though.
He told me his son went to the washroom and returned with a huge grin on his face.
He wasnt able to find out why, until the manager came to inform him that his son had blocked the 4 sinks with hand towels and turned all the taps on before exiting said room.

[Duncan]

Nah, the closest I came was when my mom made me laugh, and I spit lemonade in her face. Wasn't my fault.

However, we were having dinner at Menz's in south NJ once, and a kid at the table across from us was, uh, exploring. He wound up sitting on the floor under his table shoving cooked green beans up his nose. I still don't get that.

[LadyZod]

Are you nuts? As a child I was taught the simple rules to keep living when out in public...

1. Kids are to be seen and not heard.
2. Speak only when spoken to.
3. If adults are speaking, kids listen.
4. DON'T EMBARASS MOM.

It was simple. Act up, get a taste of the back of mom's hand. Luckily just the threat was enough. I never actually got a taste. But I knew it was there.

I think that's why I was such a shy and scared child growing up. It's taken me 34 yrs to somewhat break out of it. I still have some of the shyness in me though.

[samurainoir]

I still can't behave in a restaurant or anywhere else that requires long periods within the public sphere.

[wilbs518]

never...I know what faced me when we got home.

me too.:yes:

[Rallygirl]

I too was given all the usual rules and punishments if I disobeyed those rules. However, that did not stop me!

The behavior that got me punished most often was licking the tops of, well anything,...ketchup, salt, pepper, etc. As a kid, I thought it was absolutely hilarious that someone would be using those items after I had licked them.

I was also fond of inserting anything that fit into a nostril, then plugging the other one and "launching" food at other diners.

Needless to say, my butt had numerous run-ins with the wooden spoon, which was the preferred weapon for spanking at our house.

After hearing "may your children be worse than you", maybe this was one of the reasons that I decided to remain happily child-free. I also know that I would never had the restraint shown by my parents. I cannot believe they didn't pound me into the next century for some of the stunts I pulled.

[Riffster]

I think so, I knew better, compared to kids today

[david_b]

I think so, I knew better, compared to kids today

It's a typical argument I get..:

My wife and I married late and we decided not to have kids. So whenever I get into 'a discussion' about how messy someones car seats are, or kids acting up in restaurants, I always get the typical response:

"Well, you've never had kids, so how can you know what it's like...??"

Which is the stupidest argument I've ever heard.. :no:

My parents had kids and we could NEVER dream of acting like that, so it's not an issue of not personally having kids, it's more an issue of conduct. It's like 'not discussing death' because you've never experienced it.

Trust me, I don't get obnoxious or condescending with any comments, it's just an observation. If children act up in public locations (restaurants, movie theaters), then I do not have the right to comment because I don't have kids..?

david_b

[kingdom warrior]

Never!!! my Mom was a 4th degree in Chancleta(Flip-Flops) and my Dad was a Master in Belt-Fu. my sister and I knew better.......:grin::smiley1:

[vintage spideyfan]

I remember being 5 or 6 and spouting off some choice language at a steak house, then going home and enjoying bar soap for dessert...:grin:

[vintage spideyfan]

The worst was going out to dinner with Grandma. She didn't take crap from anyone, be it the family or restaurant staff. I remember her walking into the kitchen on several occasions when the orders weren't up to par. Talk about embarassing...:wink:

[Mikey]

I hate going to a restaurant and somebody's nasty kids are acting up and the parents do nothing or worse try to "reason" with them.

It's no better than a stranger smoking next to you --- meaning if they can ban cigarettes from restaurants, they should also ban kids.

[bobbait]

I hate going to a restaurant and somebody's nasty kids are acting up and the parents do nothing or worse try to "reason" with them.

It's no better than a stranger smoking next to you --- meaning if they can ban cigarettes from restaurants, they should also ban kids.

Carolina Beach restaurant says "no" to screaming children - WECT TV6 - WECT.com - Wilmington, NC news and weather - (http://www.wect.com/global/story.asp?s=13107715)

[mitchedwards]

I knew what was in store for me at home if I stepped out of line.

[HardyGirl]

Carolina Beach restaurant says "no" to screaming children - WECT TV6 - WECT.com - Wilmington, NC news and weather - (http://www.wect.com/global/story.asp?s=13107715)

I like it. I've had children who either lived w/ me or spent the weekend w/ me, and they were all 3 and under. None of the them acted up. All 3 of them also went to church w/ my ex and I. Again, no one acted up. And yeah, babies do scream, but I think parents should leave anyone that small at home w/ a babysitter. :yeah:

[thomasjo_2093]

My brothers and I never misbehaved while out to dinner. My Father made it very clear that he would not have any of that. I am the same way now. I have actually had people come up to our table and compliment us on how well behaved our kids are.

John

[Allie Fox]

I can't remember ever being so bad that I had gotten in trouble. My mother was mean as a snake and wouldn't hesitate to beat us in public so acting up was not an option for my sisters, brother and me.

I have two now. My oldest was exceptionally well behaved in restaurants. My youngest on the other hand. . . needless to say, we don't go out as much as we used to.

[huedell]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hx9Y6tQ8shk

[SlipperyLilSuckers]

The only time we went to a restaurant was on someone's birthday. It was so rare I and my siblings behaved as we didn't want even that small token denied in future.

[david_b]

My brothers and I never misbehaved while out to dinner. My Father made it very clear that he would not have any of that. I am the same way now. I have actually had people come up to our table and compliment us on how well behaved our kids are.

John

I enjoy complimenting parents on children's good behaviour in public as well..

My mom was always quite quick at applying remedial action when I was real young, but the biggest memory I have was after a visit to the doctor and I was a bit.. screamish at them poking around in my ears and other areas (I believe I had ear aches as a wee lad..), and my Dad scolding me for 'embarrassing him'.

I believe that very statement was more of a lesson learned than any physical 'corrective measures' by my mom..

david_b