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I am the mother of four ranging in age from 3-15. I also do day care. We go out to eat every Friday night to a nice family restraunt. We usually go early so we miss the dinner rush. Before we enter, I look each child in the eye and tell them what I expect from them. I have had no problems yet.
My husband is a truck driver so when he is gone, I allow the kids to each bring a friend. On one occasion, I went in with a total of 9 kids. I did not have one problem, because they knew the rules and what was expected of them. They also knew what the consiquences would be had they broke any of my rules.
Since we go to the same restraunt every week, they have learned how to act and the waitstaff and owner have even rewarded them with free desserts and extra refills. One waitress even took money out of her own pocket to get the kids gumballs from the machine. My 3 year old gets to pay the bill and he thinks that is just awesome. He takes the money and the bill up to the owner all by himself, and even hands out the tip to the waitress.
If more parents would take the time to tell their kids what is expected of them, I don't think behavior would be such an issue.
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