A restaurant owner received praise after asking a family to leave due to their toddler’s loud and persistent crying.
A restaurant owner recently made headlines after asking a family to leave. The decision was prompted by their toddler’s uncontrollable crying.
This decision has significantly drawn a mix of praise and criticism from the public.
A family disrupted a cafe restaurant’s atmosphere over their toddler’s persistent crying.
The event took place in a popular restaurant known for its peaceful atmosphere.
A family with two young children, ages two and three, visited Adele’s Cafe on Magnetic Island, Australia, hoping to enjoy some ice cream.
Unfortunately, things took a turn when the cafe owner, Adrian Dall’oste, asked them to leave.
He explained that the children started throwing tantrums.
The older child showed his frustration by knocking items off the counter, including shells and decorations.
This behavior led the owner to feel it was best for the family to exit the cafe.
Dall’oste explained: “Then he picked up one of the metal flasks and threw it on the tiles – I was surprised it didn’t smash the tiles.
“My staff member looked at me like ‘what should we do’ and I waved my hands like it will be over a minute – but they didn’t leave, they sat at a table outside.”
The restaurant owner decided to kick out the family due to the disruption
Witnesses to the situation described the toddler’s cries as distressing, with many diners visibly uncomfortable.
The owner decided to approach the family and politely explained the situation.
He suggested that it might be best for them to leave in order to avoid further disruption.
While the family expressed their disappointment, the owner remained firm in his stance, emphasizing the need to maintain a pleasant dining environment for all patrons.
After observing the children shouting and screaming for 15 minutes, the cafe owner went outside and asked the family to leave.
He noted that the mother looked surprised, while the father commented it was “bad business.”
“I told him, ‘No, it is bad parenting’,” the restaurant owner replied to the mother.
Social media quickly picked up on the story, with opinions divided.
Many people praised the owner for taking decisive action. Supporters argued that a restaurant has the right to ensure a comfortable atmosphere for its customers.
They pointed out that while children are welcome, parents should be mindful of how their children’s behavior affects others.
On the other hand, some people criticized the owner’s actions, suggesting that it was unfair to kick out a family simply because their child was crying.
They argued that toddlers can be unpredictable and that parents often do their best to manage their children in public spaces.
I agree with him. We would take our child outside to calm down or just ask for to-go boxes and leave if she was fussy. It’s part of parenthood, one user said.
Agree 100% with owner. It’s his decision. If parents kids go nuts why should everyone else be expected to put up with it.
You can’t control your kids walk away, the second user said.
I’m with the owner. Get your children to behave or get out, the third user said.
So he wasn’t just crying he was damaging there property and having a tantrum. Very very different to just being sat there crying, another wrote.
Good. Get it to go, and go take care of your kids. Leave the rest of us to enjoy our meal, someone said.