I like kids, I enjoy their energy, imaginations and lack of guile. There were other children at the Marriott who were well behaved. Go figure. Running around a restaurant with hot food and drink is not appropriate for safety's sake alone. Why should I be subjected to misbehaving children? These kids ranged from around 4 to 8 or 10. The younger ones were taking the lead of the older ones. With running in an out of the restrooms and splashing in the indoor fountain, you have to agree that is a bit much. Manners and socialization are taught by caring parents.

As to letting you child run around on airplane..that's for a different thread.