Intolerance, plain and simple
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Jan 8, 2011 - ST Forum
AT A time when the Government is attempting to boost the flagging birth rate, these eateries are adopting a counter-productive policy with their family-unfriendly attitude ('Casual eateries join ban on kids'; yesterday)
I admit that before I had children, I was one of those patrons who would get irritated by noisy babies and children in public places.
Crying babies cannot be avoided, especially if they are experiencing discomfort.
The problem with boisterous children boils down to poor parental control, in which case diners and restaurant staff could approach the parents and ask them to check their children.
I admonish my children if they misbehave, or remove them from the restaurant if their behaviour is disruptive.
So the decision by some restaurants to ban children is extreme and reflects intolerance.
These outlets should try a more amicable solution, such as setting aside a section for families.
Not all children misbehave in restaurants.
I would rather sacrifice an expensive meal without my children in favour of a meal with my entire family, children included, at a more pro-family outlet.
I am certain all parents who love their children more than a three-course dinner would too.
Adam Reutens-Tan
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Some kids can be obnoxious.
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these restaurants suits singles or married couples disliking chewren best
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haiya.....these people what's the big deal. Much ado over nothing. Not as if spore only has one restaurant. There are thousands and thousands. These kind of news ST also publish.....truly shit times.
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I blame the parents :-)
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Jan 10, 2011 - ST Forum
Banning kids from eateries: What's the fuss?
I DO not understand the outcry over the decision by some eateries to ban children from their outlets ('Casual eateries join ban on kids'; last Thursday).
All businesses create products and services that cater to their respective target markets. For example, the film industry churns out a range of movies every year, from entertainment for the family to those aimed only at children or adults.
Why should restaurants be questioned when they do likewise?
Let us be mature and accept the reality that no entity can be all things to everyone. There is room for family-oriented restaurants in Singapore, just as there ought to be space for those that cater solely to adults who wish to spend time away from children in either a romantic or business setting.
As long as discrimination does not involve race, religion or class, what's the fuss?
Toh Cheng Seong
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Sure....
Open a club that bans ugly people. lol.