Sorry to hear...The restaurant at the Four Seasons has a separate area for kids where they can be a little bit lauder, leaving the adults eat in peace. I´m surprised the staff didn´t do anything about it.

you are right when you say that some parents don´t realise when their kids are being a nuisance to others or aren´t bothered with disciplining them. I feel sorry for these children too, No discipline is just as abusive as too much discipline. I can´t believe the response of the parents...how can they teach respect and consideration when they cannot lead by example???
Personally, I find that working outside the house and having other iterests apart from parenting (which is, nevertheless, my priority right now) does not only help to put things into perspective but its the only way to stay sane when taking care of small children!!!

Just out of curiosity...Do you refer to your own child as Little Johny fart pants too?