Dining out with kids can be challenging for parents, and sometimes, it can be stressful for everyone involved. A restaurant in North Georgia has taken a unique approach to encouraging good behavior in children, sparking a debate online.
The Toccoa Riverside Restaurant has a policy of adding a surcharge to the bill if children are not well-behaved. However, the owner, Tim Richter, clarifies that this policy was never actually enforced, despite a warning given to a family with nine children who were running around the restaurant.
While some customers find the policy extreme, others believe it could encourage parents to teach their children better etiquette. Anne Cox, a customer, says, “Parents need to teach kids to behave. There are other people in the world, so they should have fun in the right place.”
Federico Gambineri, a father of a toddler, hopes he won’t be charged for his child’s behavior, while Jack Schneider, a regular customer, has mixed emotions about the policy.
The debate raises questions about parental responsibility and the role of restaurants in maintaining a pleasant dining experience for all. Share your thoughts in the comments!
