Katie Leach seemed unconcerned about who sat next to her. She wasn’t there to keep an eye on her or make sure outsiders had a nice time. All Katie wanted to do was spend time with her young son Drew. The joyful 10-month-old child had been doing what toddlers do when they’re pleased — laughing, clapping, and even bursting into tears.
He’d been screaming off and on with everyone as they sang happy birthday. And when one of the waiters came up, he’d yell to say hello, Katie said. They all attempted to calm him down, which he did most of the time, but he was also so delighted to be around all the bustle. He wasn’t roaring to be rude or angry; he was yelling out of enthusiasm and happiness.
The joyful loudness was very uncommon throughout the Leach family’s meal, and it is a normal element of the environment at the family-friendly restaurant. As anticipated in a restaurant, two elderly ladies had a lesson for this “demeaning” mom whose kid “ruined” their lunch.
The mother conceded that her son’s “new thing” was loud, but she noted that Drew wasn’t shouting the whole time. He was simply delighted, and when his emotions got the best of him, he let out a loud shriek. The mother stated that she is trying her best to teach him indoor voice and not to shout back at her when she tell him no, etc.
Two diners in their “late 50s or early 60s” threw a critical letter down on the table between Katie and her small son around halfway through the dinner. The two ladies then went back to their table, which was immediately behind the Leachs.
Katie was astounded by the arrogance of these bigoted older ladies, who lacked empathy and refinement while expressing themselves on writing. “Thank you for ruining our dinner with your screaming kid. Sincerely, the table behind you,” the bright pink note read.
Katie found herself at a loss for words. Katie walked to their table, trying to make apologies and justify herself and her kid, and said that Drew was still learning how to behave in public. He’s so young, Katie said. He hardly comprehends it now. He’s beginning to understand that when they say no, it implies that you tone it down, which he was doing.
The ladies replied by comparing their grandchildren to Katie’s child, claiming that their grandchildren would never behave like Drew. If their grandkids are well-behaved, it’s not because of their lovely old dissatisfied grandmother, who thinks it’s her job to butt into other people’s lives and tell them how they’re parenting incorrectly.
Katie informed the manager of what had occurred, and he was as astonished as she was. He paid for Leach’s supper and welcomed Drew at any time. In addition, the restaurant chain made a statement in support of the mom. Travis Doster, a spokesperson for Texas Roadhouse, said that they work in the hotel industry. They want all of their visitors to have a fantastic experience. Consumer Reports named them one of the loudest eateries. They are happy to be audible. If one wants to hear wine glasses and cutlery clinking, this is probably not the place for him or her.
Texas Roadhouse understands that families love to dine out as well, and they have created the ideal setting for this. These snobbish ladies were mistaken in believing they should have a voice in how other people parent. They clearly haven’t spent enough time with their own kids to believe that this behavior from a youngster is unusual. Maybe they’ll take a leaf from Katie’s book and benefit from some joyful family time, as she was attempting.
