[chipj29]

Originally Posted by brk-lnt

Good point, though this somewhat assumes they have floor space and budget to properly create two distinct dining spaces.

The issue is more likely they are working with limited resources and find that 95% of their clientele is adults, and 5% is adults with mutant offsrping in tow (yes, I'm being a tad over the top).

Having a small touch of experience in the restaurant biz, adults who bring mutant offspring and are oblivious to their antics are also often high-maintenance, low-tipping, generally troublesome patrons. Perhaps it is in the businesses' best interest to simply encourage those customers not dine there? They likely realize that they may also lose some business from people like yourself or AW who likely have perfectly acceptable offspring, but it might amount to less than a rounding error, plus increased business from diners who are then more assured of a pleasant meal at the establishment.

Great post, agree completely.