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

Kids will be kids, but one US restaurant has become fed up with parents who refuse to control their children.  The Toccoa Riverside Restaurant in rural Georgia has introduced a “bad parenting fee”, charging parents a surcharge if their kids’ behaviour is disruptive or unruly.   The surcharge is stated plainly on the menu, but the choice has angered many social media users who are asking just what constitutes an “adult unable to parent”.  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.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.