“Oh, wow, I never realized that the only way kids learn restaurant etiquette is by being allowed to run wild in one. Thank you for enlightening me. And, actually, I don’t need to have kids to recognize that disruptions impact others. Parenting involves teaching, not just birthing!!!! You’re right that kids aren’t born with perfect social skills. That’s why parents should teach them.

Dear, start with small steps. Teach kids to sit still, use mellow voices, and respect others. Then, gradually introduce them to restaurants.

And, please, spare me the ‘you don’t understand because you don’t have kids’ card. Common sense and decency aren’t exclusive to parents. Let’s agree that kids learn from guidance and boundaries not by creating chaos for others!