
McDain's Restaurant owner Mike Vuick explained that his eatery, promoted as "upscale, quiet and casual," which is linked to a popular local driving range

Vuick told Pittsburgh TV station WTAE that small kids "can't be controlled and many times, they have disturbed other customers. Nothing wrong with babies, but the fact is you can't control their volume. I think it's the height of being impolite and selfish, and therefore, I instituted a policy."

Some local mommies are, of course, having a fit, but a WTAE-TV poll makes it clear that a majority believe small children should neither be seen nor heard in an adult establishment: 64% believe it's a fine idea.

Count me in the majority... Unfortunately, far too few parents do the right thing and hire a babysitter when they go out, ultimately disturbing an entire establishment when crying babies and toddlers launch into a tantrum or begin charging around a public space. There are more than enough restaurants that cater to children; it's plenty fair that adults should be able to enjoy an evening out without the potential torture of ill-behaved young ones. What do you think?
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