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phones are a part of life now,,,however if my kids disrespected me the same way id take their phones and stomp on them,,,tell them "im done" you want a phone you pay for it"
Well, that's about what we did. We're stuck with a contract for the next 18 months, but we were able to reduce the services -- and the price--to rock bottom, I think something like 250 shared data per plan, split between us 4. The kids went crazy! I told them that's it, if they want more, they can sign up for additional plans, anything their hearts desire, as long as they pay for it
But it would still be worth it if we enjoyed ourselves as a family. They will be gone too soon as it is, I would like to have some quality time with them, but it seems those days are past. They are simply glued to those damned phones The minute we walk into a restaurant they are checking for Wi-Fi, and literally don't stop fiddling with those things through the whole meal. I've tried asking them to please put the phones away and chat with us, then, they "hide" the phone under the table and continue texting, surfing, whatever. They can literally eat with one hand and text with the other. I mean, why even bother taking them out? What really hurts the most, they are usually keeping up a constant chatter about how they're stuck with their parents, eating out again, even talking about how we're dressed----Dad's a fat old man, I'm a dumpy old lady, who looks like she found a sale at Sears....we keep trying to act like we care about them, we're sooooo phoney, trying to suck up to them by taking them out for "fun". Hey, look, I saw that accidently and just asked for the meal to go, I had tears in my eyes, guess they tweeted about that, too.
I'm sorry that you had to go through this. Teenagers can be so awful. Our kids are now both in college, and are both addicted to their iPhones as well. When they are home from school and we go out to eat, the rule is all phones on the table, no texting, tweeting or facebooking during our meal... NO exceptions. We are there to talk and enjoy each others company.
I stopped eating at all restaurants that serve you on their 'washed' plates, with 'washed' glasses and utensils.
I've found that almost all of those places are not clean enough for me. One exception is The Pisgah Inn, where cleanliness is superb and so is the the food, service and surroundings.
I do admit that I will still make exception for the local Chinese buffet - where cleanliness is a horror show. I just can't pass up all their yummy food. I just eat it all up, knowing that it's filthville.
This is a large part of my enjoying fast food restaurants. Disposable cups, utensils...no 'washed' things...and I never buy the soft drinks anyway because I know the dangers of those ice machines and beverage hoses.
I eat buffets...they are much cheaper than a typical sit down restaurant and no soda or alcohol or sides... just the buffet and tip if applicable....
that or take out chinese from.hyvee or taco express at the bp gas station which are cheaper yet. If I had a woman and she could cook Id give even this stuff up.
Ever since I can remember, it was a family tradition to go out to eat on Sunday. We were all dressed up for church anyways, why come back in an hour? We would always go to nice places, usually a nice drive involved, then end up the day at an ice cream stand. I just took it for granted, but my parents went through some difficult times economically, but we always had our Sundays. Well, they passed long ago, but I still have the memories. Life really is short, enjoy while you can
Ever since I can remember, it was a family tradition to go out to eat on Sunday. We were all dressed up for church anyways, why come back in an hour? We would always go to nice places, usually a nice drive involved, then end up the day at an ice cream stand. I just took it for granted, but my parents went through some difficult times economically, but we always had our Sundays. Well, they passed long ago, but I still have the memories. Life really is short, enjoy while you can
sorry about your parents, but I am glad you have those wonderful memories. We certainly didn't eat out every Sunday, but probably did once a month or so, either after church for breakfast or late in the afternoon for an early dinner. Sunday dinner was always late afternoon. Today, we still do about the same as far as what time we eat: we have breakfast after church and dinner early evening, which mean only 2 meals. We still enjoy breakfast out, after church once in awhile.
BF and I were going out to eat all the time as we were living together and dating. Our work hours were long so basically it was the only time to really see each other and catch up. Now that we're living together I'm making dinner at home probably 6 nights a week. We'll grab a good dinner once a week for a treat. It's not that we can't afford it but I just think eating dinner at home together alone without all the bs around us is nicer. Plus we like to have beverages with dinner and less risk of DUI, etc.
We used to go out every weekend, with the kids. total bill could be ~ $50 with the kids eating from the kids menu, and we would just get water, let the kids have soda. But, as time went on, it became more and more expensive and less and less enjoyable.
Of course, the "kids" are now teenagers and certainly don't eat from the kids menu anymore! My son can put away 2 slabs of ribs before I've even cut into my grilled chicken Last time we all went out to eat it came to $100+, not including tip!
But it would still be worth it if we enjoyed ourselves as a family. They will be gone too soon as it is, I would like to have some quality time with them, but it seems those days are past. They are simply glued to those damned phones The minute we walk into a restaurant they are checking for Wi-Fi, and literally don't stop fiddling with those things through the whole meal. I've tried asking them to please put the phones away and chat with us, then, they "hide" the phone under the table and continue texting, surfing, whatever. They can literally eat with one hand and text with the other. I mean, why even bother taking them out? What really hurts the most, they are usually keeping up a constant chatter about how they're stuck with their parents, eating out again, even talking about how we're dressed----Dad's a fat old man, I'm a dumpy old lady, who looks like she found a sale at Sears....we keep trying to act like we care about them, we're sooooo phoney, trying to suck up to them by taking them out for "fun". Hey, look, I saw that accidently and just asked for the meal to go, I had tears in my eyes, guess they tweeted about that, too.
Look, who paid the bill? The fat old man and the dumpy old lady! Oh, and they did enjoy their meal, we let them pick out the place, its not like we were stuck at a Luby's for 2 hours.
Ok, now, DH and I still enjoy one night out a week. We just don't bother with the kids, obviously, that's not their "thing". We do the afternoon lunch which is cheaper, try to use coupons, specials, etc Life's too short not to enjoy as we go along. I guess if I sat in the dark and ate a can of beans bought on sale I would save some money, but to do what with? I've already bought my grave plot
I'm really sorry to hear you're in this situation. How about you cut their phones off and stop paying for them??? How old are they??
But it would still be worth it if we enjoyed
ourselves as a family. They will be gone too soon as it is, I would like to
have some quality time with them, but it seems those days are past. They are
simply glued to those damned phones The
minute we walk into a restaurant they are checking for Wi-Fi, and literally
don't stop fiddling with those things through the whole meal. I've tried asking
them to please put the phones away and chat with us, then, they "hide" the phone
under the table and continue texting, surfing, whatever. They can literally eat
with one hand and text with the other. I mean, why even bother taking them out? What really hurts the most, they are usually keeping up a constant chatter
about how they're stuck with their parents, eating out again, even talking about
how we're dressed----Dad's a fat old man, I'm a dumpy old lady, who looks like
she found a sale at Sears....we keep trying to act like we care about them,
we're sooooo phoney, trying to suck up to them by taking them out for "fun".
Hey, look, I saw that accidently and just asked for the meal to go, I had tears
in my eyes, guess they tweeted about that, too.
How awful!!
I'm just wondering how it got to that point. My son takes ME out to dinner and would never be so disrespectful.
Those kids must have gotten away with quite a bit in the past.
People only disrespect you if you allow it.
That being said, my heart is breaking for you.
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The minute we walk into a restaurant they are checking for Wi-Fi, and literally don't stop fiddling with those things through the whole meal. I've tried asking them to please put the phones away and chat with us, then, they "hide" the phone under the table and continue texting, surfing, whatever. They can literally eat with one hand and text with the other. I mean, why even bother taking them out? What really hurts the most, they are usually keeping up a constant chatter about how they're stuck with their parents, eating out again, even talking about how we're dressed----Dad's a fat old man, I'm a dumpy old lady, who looks like she found a sale at Sears....we keep trying to act like we care about them, we're sooooo phoney, trying to suck up to them by taking them out for "fun". Hey, look, I saw that accidently and just asked for the meal to go, I had tears in my eyes, guess they tweeted about that, too.
Last time we all went out to eat it came to $100+, not including tip!
