A full-fledged ***-beating might not be PC, but it's more important to instil discipline vs. worry about opinions of strangers. A happy medium has to be found since those strangers can and will call authorities. A healthy seat or two is NOT abuse but will get your point across.
@donnatella:
My mother never cared. Lol We learned real fast if we did not want to be embarrassed to behave.
Those were the days.
At two it's hard. My sis quit going for dinner out because one would have to take the baby out while the rest ate. Yeah by three she was out of it.
My grandma used to drag me everywhere. She had a small tablet and some colored pencils she carried.
No matter where we went she'd whip that out as a signal to hush, sit and behave. Of course we drew pictures that told stories and she made a point to look at it and tell us we did a great job.
Maybe carry a small coloring book and crayons and while waiting your turn either color with her teaching her colors, shapes etc. When it's your turn ask her to draw specific things for you. If she has a favorite toy bring it and give it to her while you do business. Even throwing little toys you picked up that are new can distract her mind.
I used to pick up a bunch of silly things at party city etc and put them in a bin or basket. The kids and friends were there with their kids got to pick out a game etc so we could visit. It gave us time with less interruption.
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