Couple says restaurant fined them for ‘poor parenting’ – the restaurant owner then reveals the truth

Restaurant’s Controversial Child Behavior Surcharge Sparks Online Debate

Dining out with kids can be challenging, as one North Georgia couple discovered when a restaurant claimed to fine them for ‘poor parenting.’ The incident at Toccoa Riverside Restaurant near Blue Ridge triggered a heated online discussion about whether it’s fair to penalize parents for misbehaving children.

A Reddit post detailed the experience, with the customer claiming the owner added $50 to their bill due to their kids’ behavior. Restaurant owner Tim Richter clarified, admitting to issuing warnings to a family with nine unruly children. While the restaurant introduced a COVID-19 surcharge, Richter stressed that no one had been charged extra recently.

“We want parents to be parents,” Richter emphasized, explaining that the restaurant, nestled along the Toccoa River, caters to a calm clientele. Visitors shared diverse opinions on the surcharge, with some finding it absurd, while others saw it as a potential incentive for better parenting.

In the ongoing debate, patrons express mixed emotions, questioning whether such a policy encourages responsible parenting or infringes on the dining experience. What are your thoughts on this controversial measure? Share your opinion in the comments below.