Reply #3: I take my kids to restaurants on Sat. nights sometimes

[UdoKier]

Not Friday's, as the atmosphere is a bit too adult there, but we've taken them to Chevy's and Chili's - and alcohol is served there. (and my kids don't order for themselves - I really don't get what your issue is about the alcohol...

But we've never had a problem with the kids misbehaving OR with drunk or unruly adults. We don't go that late at night. Usually arrive before 7.

More people take kids out to eat because they don't have a relative to babysit, and are afraid of hiring a stranger given the terrible things some babysitters do when parents are out.

After an exhausting and long work-week, I think an occasional night out with no dishes to wash is a well-deserved break.