Children Misbehaving in Restaurants

Much has been said about "children misbehaving in restaurants". 

In the past, when communities were not as transient, seasoned friends and family members guided new parents towards correct child rearing.  Nowadays, many of us do not have the luxury of  living close to friends let alone family.  Therefore, when it comes to civility, parents and children are left to fend for themselves .

Parents hope that their children will learn proper behavior on their own, as they grow older.  Yet, children cannot be expected to behave properly, if they have never been taught to do so at home. This is why I have decided to weigh in on the topic.