美國賓夕法尼亞州的一個叫McDain的餐廳將禁止6歲以下的兒童在該餐廳就餐，因為有顧客投訴說“餐廳里小孩的哭鬧聲影響他們進餐”。一些帶小孩子的顧客認為此舉是對他們的歧視，反擊說餐廳里有些成人也很吵。去年，北卡羅來納州的一個餐廳也發過類似通知說“如果小孩子在就餐中哭鬧，父母得帶小孩到餐廳外面，讓他們停止哭鬧”。
At McDain's Restaurant, in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, kids don't eat free. And starting next week, they don't get to eat at all. Mike Vuick, owner of the Pittsburgh area eatery has just announced a ban on children under six at his casual dining establishment.
After receiving noise complaints from customers about crying kids at neighboring tables, Vuick decided to institute the policy, which will go into effect July 16.
In an email to customers, Vuick explained: "We feel that McDain's is not a place for young children. Their volume can't be controlled and many, many times, they have disturbed other customers."
The owner of the "upscale, casual and quiet" restaurant explains to WTAE Local News, he's got nothing against kids in general, but their endless screams at public dinner tables are "the height of being impolite and selfish."
Last year, North Carolina's Olde Salty restaurant made a similar decision. Owner Brenda Armes posted a sign that read "Screaming children will not be tolerated", making it clear to parents when their kids scream, they'll be asked to take it outside. Armes said the move has boosted business, and Vuick is confident his ban will benefit McDain's as well.
But not everyone is on board. Some Monroeville locals are offended that they're being singled out for having young kids, and pointing fingers at noisy adults.
"If they're so concerned about noise, what do they plan to do about the loud people at the bar?" asks one local resident.
It's not illegal to ban kids from eating establishments, but some parents consider the move discriminatory, and potentially a violation of rights for certain special needs kids. What do you think: are kid-free restaurants a great idea or flat-out wrong?
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