Is California Grill appropriate for small kids?

[Deadmanwalking]

Using the justification that it's Disney so people shouldn't mind is one thing, but calling it revenge is quite another. These aren't the same people (most likely) whose kids made noise on the plane to bother you, so how are they getting their "just desserts"? This reminds me of a poster a while ago who was upset that their kid lost a camera and it wasn't turned in to lost and found, and followed it up by saying that to make up for it, they kept a hat they found on the ground. Uhhh...doesn't work that way. Don't make everyone else miserable just because it's happened to you in the past. If you have other reasons for bringing the kids to CG, that's one thing (and I agree with most of the other posters here, it all depends on the kid, and most people will be sympathetic even if they are noisy, etc), but don't act out of spite.

I think you missed my point.

When I was a kid you didn't dare act out in public for fear of being smacked silly. Now days the touchy feely crowd has won over and no parent should dare to look cross at a little one for fear of the someone calling the social services.

So now that we live in a world where the children rule the adults, its only fitting that they should go everywhere possible. Only after the pendulum swings all the way where we have so may little monster bouncing off walls in four star establishments that no one can eat will we ever see society say enough is enough and ask for a return to civility.

So hey, you don't like the little monsters upsetting your dinning? I didn't like them screaming on the plane or kicking my seat the whole way.... so share my pain and when you're as tired of it as I am maybe you can join me in a movement to not only allow but encourage parents to instill manners in their children. But until that time comes, my little ones will continue to run wild as my own personal statement against the touchy feely nut jobs in the world.

 

[sbkline]

I think you missed my point.

When I was a kid you didn't dare act out in public for fear of being smacked silly. Now days the touchy feely crowd has won over and no parent should dare to look cross at a little one for fear of the someone calling the social services.

So now that we live in a world where the children rule the adults, its only fitting that they should go everywhere possible. Only after the pendulum swings all the way where we have so may little monster bouncing off walls in four star establishments that no one can eat will we ever see society say enough is enough and ask for a return to civility.

So hey, you don't like the little monsters upsetting your dinning? I didn't like them screaming on the plane or kicking my seat the whole way.... so share my pain and when you're as tired of it as I am maybe you can join me in a movement to not only allow but encourage parents to instill manners in their children. But until that time comes, my little ones will continue to run wild as my own personal statement against the touchy feely nut jobs in the world.

I certainly understand where you're coming from and agree to a certain extent. But although I don't agree with you all the way, you're post was still funny as heck! :ROFLOL: :ROFLOL:

The part I definitely disagree on is your choice to let your children act like hooligans out of spite to other people. That's not the way to deal with the issue, and it only harms yourself, your wife and especially your children in the long run.

I'm of the thinking that blistering a child's butt when he misbehaves is not only a mode of punishment and correction, but by doing so, you're also doing him a favor and a great service by helping to mold him into the kind of person he should be as an adult. And you shouldn't deny your child his proper discipline and upbringing just to spite those around you.

 

[KnK]

We're planning our first trip to CA Grill in September (free dining 16 of us). The kids are well behaved, but I'm wondering why a few people have mentioned how long dinner is. Is it longer then other sit downs? I just want to be prepared.

My husband and I plan about 1 1/2 to 2 hours for this meal. We have no kids, just us. It's a place were lingering happens. We have never felt rushed here and always take our time. I like the down feeling at the end of the night.

Others might find it moves faster, but it doesn't for us, but that is how we like it.

 

[WDWFigment]

I think you missed my point.

When I was a kid you didn't dare act out in public for fear of being smacked silly. Now days the touchy feely crowd has won over and no parent should dare to look cross at a little one for fear of the someone calling the social services.

So now that we live in a world where the children rule the adults, its only fitting that they should go everywhere possible. Only after the pendulum swings all the way where we have so may little monster bouncing off walls in four star establishments that no one can eat will we ever see society say enough is enough and ask for a return to civility.

So hey, you don't like the little monsters upsetting your dinning? I didn't like them screaming on the plane or kicking my seat the whole way.... so share my pain and when you're as tired of it as I am maybe you can join me in a movement to not only allow but encourage parents to instill manners in their children. But until that time comes, my little ones will continue to run wild as my own personal statement against the touchy feely nut jobs in the world.

Ah, I did miss that. I'll tell you this much, I have no problem with you giving the child a good spanking (is that word censored on here? Wouldn't surprise me, it's almost a taboo in our society now) if the child is misbehaving. But I understand the point; a parent dare not do that now in public or else they risk having social services called on them.

 

[slappy magoo]

So hey, you don't like the little monsters upsetting your dinning? I didn't like them screaming on the plane or kicking my seat the whole way.... so share my pain and when you're as tired of it as I am maybe you can join me in a movement to not only allow but encourage parents to instill manners in their children. But until that time comes, my little ones will continue to run wild as my own personal statement against the touchy feely nut jobs in the world.

Hey, I don't have kids at all, and now I have to suffer from all you nimrods letting your kids run amok to prove a point to each other. Great. Now *I* have to reproduce just so I have a reason to ruin YOUR vacations.

 

[hls1023]

Frankly I would say if you don't mind wasting the money go for it... Nothing makes me happier now than allowing my little demonic crew to raise h@#l and all me that little revenge for all the times I had been forced to listen to others kids scream on planes and stare across seats in dinning facilities... It just brings a smile to my heart. So bring them all... share the joy... and if you lucky you'll convince the happy newlyweds at the table across the way to think twice about starting that family.

I think this person is just trying to get a rise out of people. I wouldn't acknowledge it.

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

I think this person is just trying to get a rise out of people. I wouldn't acknowledge it.

Well Im not paying to read his posts.

 

[sarabi]

I really hope deadmanwalking is sarcastic.

Anyway, I think California Grill is probably the worst place on property with the exception of Victoria and Alberts to bring kids that age. The food and atmosphere just isn't for them and despite the fact that it's Disney and kids are welcome, most people dining there are paying an arm and a leg for fancypants food and just want to eat in peace.

If you will be making other trips to Disney, I advise waiting until the kidlets are older before going to Cali Grill.

If you are not making other trips and this is a once in a lifetime something you must do thing, spend the money you would spend on paying for the kids meals on a Fairy Godmother babysitter and some PB, Jelly, and Bread. Then go and have a romantic meal with your Other (or whoever).

 

[mouselvrmom]

Hey, I don't have kids at all, and now I have to suffer from all you nimrods letting your kids run amok to prove a point to each other. Great. Now *I* have to reproduce just so I have a reason to ruin YOUR vacations.

:lol: too funny!

 

[Deadmanwalking]

Hey, I don't have kids at all, and now I have to suffer from all you nimrods letting your kids run amok to prove a point to each other. Great. Now *I* have to reproduce just so I have a reason to ruin YOUR vacations.

Don't worry so much... first you have to find someone to reproduce with... you're probably safe for quite some time.

 

[stitchtastic]

Put the kids in the Neverland club at the Poly - they will thankyou for it and have nice romantic meal.

 

[slappy magoo]

Don't worry so much... first you have to find someone to reproduce with... you're probably safe for quite some time.

And I suppose your sense of charm is an aphrodisiac to women the world over. Teenage girls writing "mrs. deadmanwalking" in the margins of their notebook and such.

Ironic, the one guy willing to try to play along with your awful joke, so you would come across as something less than a total load to other forum members, is the guy you choose to attack personally. I guess that's one of those "I'd never join a cub that'd have me as a member" kinda things.

Don't worry, I'll let you twist in the wind solo from now on. Enjoy the view.

 

[hls1023]

Ironic, the one guy willing to try to play along with your awful joke, so you would come across as something less than a total load to other forum members, is the guy you choose to attack personally. I guess that's one of those "I'd never join a cub that'd have me as a member" kinda things.

Don't worry, I'll let you twist in the wind solo from now on. Enjoy the view.

:ROFLOL: :ROFLOL: :ROFLOL:

 

[maggiegrace1]

I certainly understand where you're coming from and agree to a certain extent. But although I don't agree with you all the way, you're post was still funny as heck! :ROFLOL: :ROFLOL:

The part I definitely disagree on is your choice to let your children act like hooligans out of spite to other people. That's not the way to deal with the issue, and it only harms yourself, your wife and especially your children in the long run.

I'm of the thinking that blistering a child's butt when he misbehaves is not only a mode of punishment and correction, but by doing so, you're also doing him a favor and a great service by helping to mold him into the kind of person he should be as an adult. And you shouldn't deny your child his proper discipline and upbringing just to spite those around you.

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Okay..You know I HAD to respond to this.....

If you have to Blister your childs behind to teach him the right way to act as an adult then something is wrong there....

I am sorry but I have been around lots of children who know how to behave and act properly and they have not had to have their behinds blistered at all...

That to me is taking the lazy,easy way out of it.

You can teach your children manners and you can discipline them without having to lay a hand on them at all.

Kids learn by example and to me you are teaching them that that is the only way you can get someone to listen or follow the rules..So very wrong..

If you take the time to teach them right and wrong and use other means of punishment then they can learn how to act in certain situations.

Also..you need to consider ones age and that they are just being kids..

My daughter will be 2 and knows what no means but when you take a 2 year old who likes to move and hates to be confined for periods of time..(longer then 30 minutes or so) somewhere and stick them in a highchair or a stroller they will act up.its normal..:shrug:


So to the original poster..I think that maybe you should go somewhere that is more kid friendly..not just for the other diners but also for the kids..

 

[mouselvrmom]

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Okay..You know I HAD to respond to this.....

If you have to Blister your childs behind to teach him the right way to act as an adult then something is wrong there....

I am sorry but I have been around lots of children who know how to behave and act properly and they have not had to have their behinds blistered at all...

That to me is taking the lazy,easy way out of it.

You can teach your children manners and you can discipline them without having to lay a hand on them at all.

Kids learn by example and to me you are teaching them that that is the only way you can get someone to listen or follow the rules..So very wrong..

If you take the time to teach them right and wrong and use other means of punishment then they can learn how to act in certain situations.

Also..you need to consider ones age and that they are just being kids..

My daughter will be 2 and knows what no means but when you take a 2 year old who likes to move and hates to be confined for periods of time..(longer then 30 minutes or so) somewhere and stick them in a highchair or a stroller they will act up.its normal..:shrug:


So to the original poster..I think that maybe you should go somewhere that is more kid friendly..not just for the other diners but also for the kids..

Great post! :sohappy:

 

[sbkline]

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Okay..You know I HAD to respond to this.....

I know...I just wondered what was taking you so long! :lol:

But I definitely disagree with the rest of your post. There is definitely a place for corporal punishment, IMO. Spanking's not the answer to everything, but there are some things for which you can't do better than a good ol' fashioned butt whippin'. And I should know...the belt and I were on a first name basis when I was a youngster! :ROFLOL:

 

[maggiegrace1]

I know...I just wondered what was taking you so long! :lol:
Just found it...
But I definitely disagree with the rest of your post. There is definitely a place for corporal punishment, IMO. Spanking's not the answer to everything, but there are some things for which you can't do better than a good ol' fashioned butt whippin'. And I should know...the belt and I were on a first name basis when I was a youngster! :ROFLOL:

That explains EVERYTHING then..:animwink:

:ROFLOL:

A tap on the bottom here and there may be okay...but to BLISTER a bottom..thats bordering on abuse to me..you should never have to hurt your child to teach them something...it is just wrong..

 

[maggiegrace1]

Great post! :sohappy:

Thank you!:wave:

 

[sbkline]

That explains EVERYTHING then..:animwink:

:ROFLOL:

A tap on the bottom here and there may be okay...but to BLISTER a bottom..thats bordering on abuse to me..you should never have to hurt your child to teach them something...it is just wrong..

I believe in a firm spanking, and not merely a "tap". But when I refer to "blistering a bottom", I don't necessarily mean that literally. I doubt that I would spank to such an extent as to literally leave blisters. That probably is going to extremes.

But as you know, I prefer to use colorful language to illustrate my points...just like the discussion we had before about me wanting to "slap those kids upside the head" (refering to the mouthy kids on that TV show). Maybe I shouldn't use such imagery if people have such a hard time telling whether I'm being literal or just embellishing my point a little. But that's just the way I tend to type.

 

[maggiegrace1]

I believe in a firm spanking, and not merely a "tap". But when I refer to "blistering a bottom", I don't necessarily mean that literally. That probably is going to extremes.
I hope not and yes it IS going to extremes...

But as you know, I prefer to use colorful language to illustrate my points...just like the discussion we had before about me wanting to "slap those kids upside the head" (refering to the mouthy kids on that TV show). Maybe I shouldn't use such imagery if people have such a hard time telling whether I'm being literal or just embellishing my point a little. But that's just the way I tend to type.

I know that is how you type..and that is fine..

I guess when it comes to kids..which it always is when I respond to your posts ..I will make a comment to you...:shrug:

Kids are my weakness and when it sounds like someone is saying something not so nice regarding them or the "blistering the behind" and "slapping upside the head" comments.. I get a little riled up....

Maybe when you are using those terms that you choose to use you can say that you do not mean it literally...:wave: