Dining out expands a well-behaved child’s worldview and makes it more enjoyable for the adults at the table, as well as others nearby, too.
Be Realistic
Age matters—there should be different expectations for a child of five versus a 15-year-old teenager. A very young child may become bored, tired, cranky, or all three at once. For this reason, it may not be appropriate to bring a very young child to a “nice” restaurant, or even the neighborhood burger joint, out of consideration to fellow diners. Wait until they can complete a semi-formal family dinner, such as during the holidays, without incident….
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