Happy Parenting!

It's hardly believable that this movement is gaining momentum and the support of parents and non-parents alike. The central theme of the movement is to prevent children between the ages of 0-6 from coming into establishments with their parents.
Why - you ask? People are tired of babies crying is pretty much the sole reason.

It is utterly crazy that businesses are stooping to this level. My issue with the "movement" is how on earth can a parent (new or seasoned) prevent a baby or tired toddler from crying? These things are not always predictable. Most of the people who are quickly jumping onto the "NKA" bandwagon are singles, couples and even a few families with older children. All are citing something to the effect that parents need to better raise their children to behave in public.

Many seem to be missing the point. If a toddler or baby is fussy then their only means of communication is to cry. Adults seem to forget that they were at one time children. Additionally, none of the "no kids allowed" supporters seem to own up to their own misbehavior as adults in public. The people who yell on their cell phones (as if the other person can't hear them or maybe they just want the world to know that they own a blackberry.) What about the adults who ordered their steaks medium rare and the waitress brings it back well done - you've no doubt seen how inappropriate, loud and just plain ugly adults behave in public, at restaurants and in the movie theaters daily.

As a parent, I'm in shock over the entire movement. But at the same time I only spend my money at kid friendly places. If I choose to talk my child out to a nice restaurant, I always choose one that is kid friendly and I tend to go during non-dating hours.

I just find it unbelievable how many people are intolerant of children. What would happen if parents decided that couples, and singles shouldn't be allowed at amusement parks, or at the matinee movies on weekends? What would happen if parents took a stand and said that people over a certain age weren't allowed at water parks, go-cart riding, arcades, and the countless other places where singles and couples go to feel like a kid again - like Disneyland/Disneyworld Resorts, aquariums and science centers nationwide, and family resorts?