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Michael Dearth: Owner of The Grove on the bad parenting surcharge introduced by a US restaurant

Published: Oct. 26, 2023, 8:43 p.m.

Kids will be kids, but one US restaurant has become fed up with parents who refuse to control their children.\xa0

The Toccoa Riverside Restaurant in rural Georgia has introduced a \u201cbad parenting fee\u201d, charging parents a surcharge if their kids\u2019 behaviour is disruptive or unruly. \xa0

The surcharge is stated plainly on the menu, but the choice has angered many social media users who are asking just what constitutes an \u201cadult unable to parent\u201d.\xa0

Michael Dearth, owner of The Grove, told Mike Hosking that the onus is on the parents to ensure their kids behave, but there as a restauranteur, he also has an obligation to ensure that every customer and member of staff has a great time.\xa0

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