A restaurant in California has made headlines for its unique approach to dealing with misbehaving children. You You Xue, the owner of Chez Xue, has introduced a policy where parents are held responsible for their kids’ behavior, and may even be fined if they fail to control them.

The Policy

The policy, which is clearly stated on the restaurant’s digital menu, reads: ‘Please control your children. Chez Xue is a family-friendly restaurant. However, we are not a playground. Please ensure children remain seated at all times and respectful of fellow guests and the dining environment.’ Xue says the policy is not meant to be anti-child, but rather a way to promote parental responsibility.

Xue explains that his issue is not with the children themselves, but with parents who fail to discipline them. He gives examples of problematic behavior, such as parents ignoring their children while they scream or bang their utensils on the table. Xue believes that it’s the parents’ responsibility to teach their children how to behave in a restaurant setting.

Consequences for Misbehavior

If a child’s misbehavior continues, the parents may be fined for any damage caused. Xue’s website lists the cost of items that have been damaged by children and billed to their parents. Xue says that his servers are trained to handle such situations in a firm and professional manner.

While some people have reacted negatively to the policy, Xue says that his patrons have generally responded positively. He believes that the policy has helped to reduce incidents of misbehavior, and has even sparked a dialogue about the importance of parental responsibility in public places.

Original reporting: NBC10 Boston — read the source article.