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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I was one of those who used to judge parents very harshly when the kids were not on their best behavior. And then I gave birth to a wonderful, adorable little boy with non-visible special needs. We rarely go out to eat, but sometimes my husband's relatives basically force us by taking offense if we don't come to their events at restaurants.

My son cannot sit still and becomes easily agitated. He calms himself by running up and down the aisles of restaurants and through tables. Everyone takes a turn going to follow him and make sure he does not get in trouble, but I know he still disruptive to other diners. He is trying his best and so are we, his parents. But it is very hard.[/quote]

Why don't you take him outside instead of disrupting others?[/quote]
I do. We spend much of our time outside while everyone else eats at these obnoxious events my in-laws like to hold.  inevitably, one of them will come outside and ask us to come in so they can take photos or see my son, with the implication being that I am keeping him away from them. It is a very tough situation made harder by thoughtless people. [/quote]

I am the PP how asked why you don't take him outside.  I have (or had - he's much older now) a son just like this.  He could not sit still.  Wanted to be everywhere/do everything.  We went to a Bar Mitzvah and my husband had to take him outside for most of the ceremony because he was getting antsy.  In restaurants if he couldn't sit still or behave we were outta there.  No running up and down the aisles or around tables.  Period.

If my parents or inlaws wanted to see him, then they came outside with us.  There really is no other option.  Believe me, I know all about it being a tough situation.  But you can't blame others for your kids running free someplace they shouldn't be.   [/quote]

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