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• On the Blog Post Kids' Meals Round 1

  

  Jennifer Bilbro

  9:07 pm on Sunday, May 20, 2012

  Thanks Racheal! Appreciate the feedback.

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• On the Blog Post Let's Go To The Movies

  

  Jennifer Bilbro

  11:50 am on Tuesday, April 24, 2012

  Christie & Mark, thank you for your comments. Every situation is different. There are moments when it is best to not get involved, and other instances when we certainly should. A brief moment of a crying child may not warrant a restaurant owner speaking to a patron, but throwing food, a long period of disruptive behavior, or a child screaming inconsolably for 15 minutes may. As a mother, I'd be offering assistance to the family before I complained to a manager. (in a helpful and kind way) In the case of the R rated film, children under 17 can see an R rated film if accompanied by a parent/guardian. Does that make it right? Of course not; however, I am within my rights to express an opinion to anyone. If the mother chooses to react violently, then she is doing something illegal. And since I am a mother, it would be difficult for me not to get involved when it comes down to protecting a child.

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• On the Blog Post A Baby Ban....Are You Serious?

  

  

  Jennifer Bilbro

  2:38 am on Monday, April 16, 2012

  Thanks for the feedback Ron.....certainly a point to consider! I'm enjoying hearing the perspectives of everyone.

  Just submitted a new blog...can't wait for y'all to read this one! Thanks!

• On the Blog Post A Baby Ban....Are You Serious?

  

  Jennifer Bilbro

  4:08 pm on Wednesday, April 11, 2012

  Thanks for all of your responses. You are right - it is certainly the parents' responsibility to deal with an upset child, including removing them from the situation. In my experience, most parents take this responsibility seriously. I fear that a few "bad apple" parents have begun ruining the dining experience for the responsible parents. I would personally prefer that restaurants deal directly with the irresponsible parents instead of banning children all together. I tend to be beyond forgiving in most situations because I've been there - I'll share a personal experience in a future blog. As Carolyn stated above, it's what I love about Patch - having conversations and learning from others. Thanks for reading and responding! :)

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• On the Blog Post Take Me Out To Ikea!

  

  

  Jennifer Bilbro

  10:12 pm on Monday, April 2, 2012

  I didn't eat when I was there....will certainly have to next time!

• On the Blog Post Take Me Out To Ikea!

  

  

  Jennifer Bilbro

  10:12 pm on Monday, April 2, 2012

  Mary, I don't think there is one in Columbia. I took a look at the website and it says Charlotte/Atlanta are the closest locations. Maybe Columbia is next (or Charleston?).

• On the Blog Post Take Me Out To Ikea!

  

  

  Jennifer Bilbro

  10:11 pm on Monday, April 2, 2012

  I'm sure there is......need to go research that. Happy cooking!

• On the Blog Post Take Me Out To Ikea!

  

  

  Jennifer Bilbro

  10:10 pm on Monday, April 2, 2012

  I didn't have my kids with me when I went but can't wait to have more time to dive into the all that Ikea has to offer.