screaming kids in restaurants

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>> why is it some parents sit there and do nothing while their brats ruin everyone elses lunch?and then they get mad at me when I ask them to shut their little hellion upPedroDePacas: That’s one of my biggest pet peeves. Some people have learned to tune out their own kids, and some believe others find their kids as adorable and irresistible as they do, so they don’t think they are disruptions. It’s always a difficult conversation but sometimes it has to be done.

Until my boys were both older we had limits on flights we would take. Nothing over 3 hours. Nothing good would have come of that.  I knew it before I got in the plane. Lol. Car trips over 4 hours were a no go. Our youngest would get so car sick.  We flew in laws in at Christmas every year.  I refused to ever travel during the holidays once I had kids.  Lots of family weren't real thrilled.  But I had zero problems never seeing them. Or them seeing my kids.  Adults can travel easier than kids imo.  My mil always complained. She hated flying. I always said not an issue you can see the kids when or if we ever go back home. Both of my sisters would kill themselves traveling during the holidays when their kids were young.  I never understood that.  Unless it was life or death no way I would have ever gone on a transatlantic flight when my kids were little.  I flew with them a lot and often by myself. But I had short flights.   I never get irate with crying babies on a plane I feel awful for the babies and the parents.  My dh is still like this too.  

Took the wife out one time to Capital Grill.  Table by us had four kids at it.  That was a once in a lifetime type meal for us.  They were just there eating their normal Saturday night meal.  Not only was it annoying with the kids making noise, but just thinking they had enough money to bring their kids???  It was like a $100 a person, plus wine.  Just shows, it doesn't matter where you go.         

hopefully nobody posted this already.  

Donnatella - I have enjoyed your posts today. It took me years to reach your level of insite. I assume you are much younger than I, and for one so young,  lawdy you've got a good grip on this thing called lfe. 

My dad verbally disciplining me with his Scottish accent sent shock waves through my spine. Learn to discipline your children! Oh wait, that's considered child abuse these days.