Opinions Please.....

, when I was little that crying would have lasted about 10 seconds. I mean 10 seconds or even less. Disruptive or rude behavior was not tolerated with my parents.

I'll agree with Fishy68, serving alcohol is not really the problem. I'm o.k. with a child in that type of restaurant as long as the parents don't order it at their table. Management should be immediately notified of any drunken behavior.

I would think talking to the parents would have been the more polite way to handle it but, hey, you got the desired results without busting someone's nose.