Discussion
TVR1 said:
There IS a reason it's called a PUBLIC HOUSE.
If you don't like it, drink somewhere else that doesn't cater for parents and children.
As a simily, Just remember, a chap who has enjoyed a sociable few is just as annoying to a sober person as the children are to you. Kids just don't have to drink to achieve that state to gave a good time.
Suggestion? Stop being miserable in a Public House and perhaps think how nice it would be to be someone (a child) who actually doesn't give a Fcuck (mainly cos 'giving a Fcuck' doesn't compute yet) and have fun. I disliked children intensley until I adjusted my attitude towards them.
They arent annoying anymore.
Try it.
So you think it's acceptable to have kids running round, screaming and fighting while the parents do the sum total of fk all, despite the obvious annoyance caused?If you don't like it, drink somewhere else that doesn't cater for parents and children.
As a simily, Just remember, a chap who has enjoyed a sociable few is just as annoying to a sober person as the children are to you. Kids just don't have to drink to achieve that state to gave a good time.
Suggestion? Stop being miserable in a Public House and perhaps think how nice it would be to be someone (a child) who actually doesn't give a Fcuck (mainly cos 'giving a Fcuck' doesn't compute yet) and have fun. I disliked children intensley until I adjusted my attitude towards them.
They arent annoying anymore.
Try it.
So I'm guessing you'd be happy for the same behaviour to occur when you're trying to have a nice meal with your partner?
Of course you wouldn't, as it's completely disrespectful.
And if you think it's acceptable, then you're a bit of a knob!
If you would then your an even bigger knob than I thought!
If Kids are behaving, not a problem. When they start screaming and shouting, climbing on the chairs / tables, not welcome. Parents should take control. Unfortunately, the parents are often more interested in having their own fun / getting hammered. A mate was the local hard man / dodgy geezer, still wouldn't mess with him. His lad was the most respectful kid you could wish to meet. Was brought into the local from being 5-6 years old. A look was all it ever took from his Dad, or anybody else, if he was being over the top / annoying. He is still a very respectful young man, 19'ish now I think, and though not a dodgy geezer, a young man not to mess with! Always shows respect to his elders, not loud at all. His Fiancée is now expecting, I predict the kid will turn out fine! Parents are the problem!!
Brigand said:
I'm with you on this one OP. Unless the pub is clearly marketed as a family friendly one, with play park etc in the back then the kids should at the very least be controlled and behaving. Over the summer I went to a pub near my house that is one of the family friendly types with play park in the back, but given that it was a Thursday night at 10pm I was not amused to see / hear Primary School aged kids, some still in their uniform, running about the place - I figured by that time of night I was safe to conduct a quiet pint and chat with my friend without the noise.
Should have gone to a pub without a playground then. Nothing wrong with kids, even in uniform playing at 10pm at night on occasion. Edited by ROSSinHD on Sunday 23 October 20:48
marcusgrant said:
I'm with the OP.
Pubs are a place for 18+. Or if there are kids, keep them quiet
Restaurants sure, kids are to be expected
That attitude is why many pubs are shutting down for fun yet a major pub/owner slash brewery so opening up coffee shops for fun, more profitable and less dhead drinkers ??Pubs are a place for 18+. Or if there are kids, keep them quiet
Restaurants sure, kids are to be expected
ROSSinHD said:
Should have gone to a pub without a playground then. Nothing wrong with kids, even in uniform playing at 10pm at night on occasion.
It isn't always as simple as "going to another pub", and you know it. And being at a pub at that time of night with your young children still in school uniform is just bad parenting.Edited by ROSSinHD on Sunday 23 October 20:48
Brigand said:
ROSSinHD said:
Should have gone to a pub without a playground then. Nothing wrong with kids, even in uniform playing at 10pm at night on occasion.
It isn't always as simple as "going to another pub", and you know it. And being at a pub at that time of night with your young children still in school uniform is just bad parenting.Edited by ROSSinHD on Sunday 23 October 20:48
Rude-boy said:
2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:
People who take children to pubs should be teaching them that it's not a playground. That's how people learn to have respect for folks around them.
Decently behaved children should be welcomed anywhere.
I was a regular before I was born Decently behaved children should be welcomed anywhere.
Sit down, be quiet you had fun a coke and if lucky a packet of scampi fries.
Not sure why less parents seem to instil simple manners.
Unless a Playbarn type place in which case suck it up.
She is generally very good and the limits in public are set. Use of "indoor voice" (no shouting), saying please/thank-you to waiters and trying new things (don't have to eat it all, but try...) means that she gets ice-cream/cake for pudding. So far, so good... if she plays up (rare) then it's no iPad, no treats, no ice cream. Probably setting a horrible cake addiction for later life.
I feel almost Victorian compared to some parents. The number I see who say "he's jut high spirited" or "it's just boys being boys"... (in the latter, no - he is ~7 and picked up a chair and dropped it on 3 year olds head.. while laughing)
jogger1976 said:
I just popped into my local for a quick pint,only to be confronted by what looks like a kindergarten crossed with a fking zoo!
I don't necessarily mind kids being in a pub environment, but 4 And 5 year Olds running around, screaming and rolling around on the floor is taking the fking piss!
Meanwhile, the parents were all having a jolly fking time while the rest of the pub wondered what the fk was occurring.
They eventually managed to gather their little darlings together and left.
Seriously, what the fk is wrong with people?
I don't necessarily mind kids being in a pub environment, but 4 And 5 year Olds running around, screaming and rolling around on the floor is taking the fking piss!
Meanwhile, the parents were all having a jolly fking time while the rest of the pub wondered what the fk was occurring.
They eventually managed to gather their little darlings together and left.
Seriously, what the fk is wrong with people?
Same thing happened to me today where I was, when a bunch of kids unsurprisingly got bored of an environment not designed for them whilst their parents largely ignored them and made merry hell. I did remark at the time that I do wonder how their parents would feel if I strode into their child's crèche or play room and proceeded to neck 4 pints and drop a few choice words with a mate on cars, women and politics.
I had dinner with my 4 year old in our local this evening. We are both known in there. I'm sure more people in the village know her name than mine!
Awesome 1:1 daddy time. Day out walking in the woods/fresh air followed by a pint, some colouring in and sausages for dinner and back by 6.30. This has become a fairly regular and sacred time. Its the only time I get with her on her own all week.
To be fair I've met more adult aholes in pubs over the years than kids.
Awesome 1:1 daddy time. Day out walking in the woods/fresh air followed by a pint, some colouring in and sausages for dinner and back by 6.30. This has become a fairly regular and sacred time. Its the only time I get with her on her own all week.
To be fair I've met more adult aholes in pubs over the years than kids.
jogger1976 said:
TVR1 said:
There IS a reason it's called a PUBLIC HOUSE.
If you don't like it, drink somewhere else that doesn't cater for parents and children.
As a simily, Just remember, a chap who has enjoyed a sociable few is just as annoying to a sober person as the children are to you. Kids just don't have to drink to achieve that state to gave a good time.
Suggestion? Stop being miserable in a Public House and perhaps think how nice it would be to be someone (a child) who actually doesn't give a Fcuck (mainly cos 'giving a Fcuck' doesn't compute yet) and have fun. I disliked children intensley until I adjusted my attitude towards them.
They arent annoying anymore.
Try it.
So you think it's acceptable to have kids running round, screaming and fighting while the parents do the sum total of fk all, despite the obvious annoyance caused?If you don't like it, drink somewhere else that doesn't cater for parents and children.
As a simily, Just remember, a chap who has enjoyed a sociable few is just as annoying to a sober person as the children are to you. Kids just don't have to drink to achieve that state to gave a good time.
Suggestion? Stop being miserable in a Public House and perhaps think how nice it would be to be someone (a child) who actually doesn't give a Fcuck (mainly cos 'giving a Fcuck' doesn't compute yet) and have fun. I disliked children intensley until I adjusted my attitude towards them.
They arent annoying anymore.
Try it.
So I'm guessing you'd be happy for the same behaviour to occur when you're trying to have a nice meal with your partner?
Of course you wouldn't, as it's completely disrespectful.
And if you think it's acceptable, then you're a bit of a knob!
If you would then your an even bigger knob than I thought!
I'll reiterate. A Public House is just that.
Perhaps adjust your attitude. Screaming children are probably quite happy. Having fun. Who cares? Not me. I love to hear children screaming and running amok.
You go there to get drunk and have fun too.
(I note your comments about being a cock. But I'm not bothered. I probably am a cock but I've been to a pub this evening and have enjoyed alcohol and I'm in a happy mood)
I'm also not afraid of children.
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