Banning Kids

[RandyWayne]

Originally Posted by MissBrattified

I've been a full time stay-at-home mother ever since they were born, breast-fed all 3 of them, and I've homeschooled for the past 3 years. The only regular babysitter they've ever had was their Grandma. However, balance means that in MY life, I sometimes need time alone with my husband. It's perfectly alright for me to look forward to a night of peace and quiet every now and then. (Chances are I'll miss my kids during dinner anyway, but it's in my best interest to divert myself and enjoy my husband.)

There are really two issues being talked about here. The ability, or right, to get away from your own kids every once and a while AND the right to not have to deal with other peoples -we're definitely in the latter category. Sort of like demanding the right to not have to breath 2nd hand smoke.

[MissBrattified]

Originally Posted by RandyWayne

There are really two issues being talked about here. The ability, or right, to get away from your own kids every once and a while AND the right to not have to deal with other peoples -we're definitely in the latter category. Sort of like demanding the right to not have to breath 2nd hand smoke.

We take our kids to "family-friendly" restaurants. First of all, with 3 kids, a really nice restaurant can get very expensive very fast. For skinny little things, they can put away SO. MUCH. FOOD. Secondly, for the reasons you mentioned, I wouldn't want to spoil anyone else's dinner. Parents tend to think everything their kids do or say is cute--and I'm included in that number. But I haven't deluded myself into thinking that everyone else shares my sentiments.

I do take issue with you comparing tolerating children to inhaling 2nd hand smoke, but I understand your point.