Opinions Please.....

Even the big chain restaurants serve alcohol.

As the parent of two boys, I like to take them out and expose them to the general public as they learn to act appropriately in public settings, alcohol or not.

Would I take them to a bar that serves food? No. Would I take them to a restaurant that serves alcohol? Have and will continue to do so. No different than taking them to Grandma's Christmas Eve party.

For me, like I said, it's an attempt to teach them to be respectful in a public setting. I haven't had an issue to this point.

If one of them misbehaved out the door we would go. Others are seeking to enjoy a night out, just like we are and my boys shouldn't spoil that for those around us.