In recent days, the story of a coffee shop in Da Nang hanging a sign refusing to serve customers who are children under 12 years old has caused a stir on social networks. Tens of thousands of people have approached, followed, and commented on the above information and it continues to increase. Accordingly, public opinion is divided into two streams, one is in agreement and support for the decision to refuse to accept children under 12 years old to the shop, considering it a civilized way of behaving, building a civilized and progressive coffee shop environment and space. On the other hand, the opposing side believes that this is an uncultured act, lacking in humanity, disrespecting customers, discriminating against children, more harshly, many comments have criticized, attacked, and condemned the shop for violating children's rights; Many people, mostly parents with children under 12 years old, are more fierce when declaring that they will boycott the shop.
In response to the press, the coffee shop owner frankly expressed his opinion: "When making such a regulation, the shop knows that it will upset many customers, but we just want to have a civilized and polite coffee space, true to the original purpose of relaxing, working, reading, and chatting together."
And at the same time, the story of a young girl whose laptop was damaged by a child playing around and spilling a cup of water on the machine at a coffee shop. The machine was severely damaged and had to replace the main board for nearly 10 million VND. It is worth mentioning that the parent of the boy who spilled water on the girl's computer denied responsibility, saying "If you have a computer but don't know how to take care of it, you have to take responsibility for it yourself". The story was shared by the girl on social networks, and many comments expressed outrage at the irresponsibility and lack of awareness of the parent.
Two stories but ultimately one problem: The responsibility of adults for the behavior of children! A Facebooker bluntly stated his personal opinion, saying: “Bringing children to a cafe: If you are sure you can control them, then bring them, and respect others! Children are innocent, no one denies that, but letting them go unchecked in the future is the fault of the parents”. What do you think, on a beautiful Sunday morning, you are sitting with your lover in a romantic cafe on a street corner, enjoying coffee, enjoying the quiet, peaceful atmosphere, when suddenly a child runs over, bumps into the table, spills water, splashes on clothes…? What do you think, when you invite a partner to drink coffee, discuss business, and are negotiating the terms of a contract, the children are playing around, mischievously throwing tissues, sunflower seed shells, causing noise and chaos? What do you think when you enter a restaurant, where children freely tap their chopsticks on the table, tap their spoons on their bowls, make a ruckus; put their hands in the ice buckets, turn on the taps in the water tank, then freely run around, play around excessively, startling many diners?…
Parents believe that children have the right to play; They think that "they are just children and those around them must be tolerant, not strict or harsh with them". But, have they ever thought that those guests who come to the restaurant are paying for the service, they have the right to enjoy privacy and relaxation, not to be disturbed. No one forbids children from going to public places. But the problem is that adults accompanying children must manage and control them, not let children cause trouble or disturb others. To do so, right from each family, parents must train their children to respect others, know how to take responsibility for their behavior and maintain order in public places. And parents, always be aware that not every place is a playground for children, and when children cause any incidents, the accompanying adults must take full responsibility.
Article: Tue Anh
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