Restaurant owner says dining room is 'not a playground' as etiquette experts weigh in on viral debate

A California restaurant owner at Chez Xue in Foster City posted a notice asking parents to control children's behavior, stating the dining room is 'not a playground.' The policy, which holds parents financially liable for damages caused by children, went viral after being shared on social media. The owner cited incidents like children damaging property and parents failing to intervene, while an etiquette expert supported the restaurant's right to set behavioral expectations.