"Paul E. Bennett" wrote:

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> When I was doing a stint of work in Waterloo (Belgium) I noticed that
> while children were permitted in to the pubs there they were, almost
> without exception, well behaved and of good humour. I can feel this
> might turn into another parental responsibility thread if we are not
> careful.

Nothing wrong with parents taking responsibility for their offspring.

But who takes responsibility for the bigger problem - the adults?

John B