Hi Liz.........The purpose of this thread is for "Pet Peeves", any kind, sort of a place to vent. No one's perfect, least of all children and it doesn't have to do with intolerance, but good manners and parenting. Sitting quietly and trying to enjoy the company of others is difficult when a small child is screaming, kicking the back of your chair, or having a tantrum in the middle of the floor. I have experienced all of these (maybe I should frequent different restaurants ). If a small child is not ready for these experiences, they shouldn't be subjected to them and neither should people who pay good money for a nice meal. That's why McDonalds was invented..... 42