UK Wedding News
09/07/2015
The research, carried out by Bookatable, also revealed the other resorts parents will go to 'bribe' their children in response for good behaviour.
For example, 34% of parents admitted to using gadgets, whether a smartphone, tablet or game console, to ensure their children don't fidget at the table. If a child does decide to act up, however, just 18% of parents said they would discipline their child at the dinner table – while 8% said they would give their offspring a sip of alcohol to keep them quiet.
A majority of parents had concerns when dining out with their children. For example, 44% just want their child to enjoy themselves while they are out, but 39% are worried about them causing a scene in a restaurant. 26% said they were concerned with their offspring trying a new dish, while the same amount said eating healthily while out is a top priority.
Getting children to do so isn't always easy, however, as 18% of parents confessed they would bribe their child with the promise of having junk food – if they ate something they didn't want to while they were dining out first. A prepared 19% even bring snacks to the restaurant to give to their child in case of an emergency.
In addition, almost a quarter (24%) said they use the well-known 'food myths' – such as carrots will help to see in the dark – in order to get their children to eat their vegetables; while 21% resort to burying the healthy food under the more appealing parts of the meal to try and trick their child into eating them.
When it comes to selecting a restaurant for the family meal, 61% of parents said the most important factor was that the establishment had activities for the children to do, 59% cited healthy food options, and 53% said affordability was a key factor.
Joe Steele, CEO of Bookatable.co.uk, is quoted as saying: "Eating out is a valuable experience for children and a great opportunity to spend quality time together as a family so it's a shame that so many parents feel they need to resort to giving their children a tablet or phone."
He added: "Perhaps the biggest challenge for parents is trying to keep their children occupied and eat the food that is put in front of them, which is why they adopt such a variety of tactics such as using smartphones as distractions or making food look more presentable.
"Our belief is that restaurants have a big part to play in ensuring that families have a great dining experience and that families feel welcome."
(JP)
20/03/2020
LeToya Luckett-Walker Is Pregnant
Charlotte Crosby Finds New Romance
Lydia Bright Gets Candid About Giving Birth
Lana Del Ray Splits From Boyfriend
Angelica Ross Learns Of Boyfriend's Secret Life
Ashley Graham's Breastfeeding Struggle
Susanna Reid's Mother's Day Plans
Lin-Manuel Miranda Homeschooling Kids
Kristen Bell Speaks Of Pride For Daughters
Prince George & Princess Charlotte Now Homeschooled
1 In 3 Parents Use Gadgets To Keep Kids Occupied In Restaurants
A new study has revealed that one in three parents in Britain will give their children a gadget in order to keep them occupied in a restaurant as they eat together as a family.The research, carried out by Bookatable, also revealed the other resorts parents will go to 'bribe' their children in response for good behaviour.
For example, 34% of parents admitted to using gadgets, whether a smartphone, tablet or game console, to ensure their children don't fidget at the table. If a child does decide to act up, however, just 18% of parents said they would discipline their child at the dinner table – while 8% said they would give their offspring a sip of alcohol to keep them quiet.
A majority of parents had concerns when dining out with their children. For example, 44% just want their child to enjoy themselves while they are out, but 39% are worried about them causing a scene in a restaurant. 26% said they were concerned with their offspring trying a new dish, while the same amount said eating healthily while out is a top priority.
- - - - - - Advertisement - - - - - -
Getting children to do so isn't always easy, however, as 18% of parents confessed they would bribe their child with the promise of having junk food – if they ate something they didn't want to while they were dining out first. A prepared 19% even bring snacks to the restaurant to give to their child in case of an emergency.
In addition, almost a quarter (24%) said they use the well-known 'food myths' – such as carrots will help to see in the dark – in order to get their children to eat their vegetables; while 21% resort to burying the healthy food under the more appealing parts of the meal to try and trick their child into eating them.
When it comes to selecting a restaurant for the family meal, 61% of parents said the most important factor was that the establishment had activities for the children to do, 59% cited healthy food options, and 53% said affordability was a key factor.
Joe Steele, CEO of Bookatable.co.uk, is quoted as saying: "Eating out is a valuable experience for children and a great opportunity to spend quality time together as a family so it's a shame that so many parents feel they need to resort to giving their children a tablet or phone."
He added: "Perhaps the biggest challenge for parents is trying to keep their children occupied and eat the food that is put in front of them, which is why they adopt such a variety of tactics such as using smartphones as distractions or making food look more presentable.
"Our belief is that restaurants have a big part to play in ensuring that families have a great dining experience and that families feel welcome."
(JP)
Top stories
20/03/2020
LeToya Luckett-Walker Is Pregnant
Charlotte Crosby Finds New Romance
Lydia Bright Gets Candid About Giving Birth
Lana Del Ray Splits From Boyfriend
Angelica Ross Learns Of Boyfriend's Secret Life
Ashley Graham's Breastfeeding Struggle
Susanna Reid's Mother's Day Plans
Lin-Manuel Miranda Homeschooling Kids
Kristen Bell Speaks Of Pride For Daughters
Prince George & Princess Charlotte Now Homeschooled
