Anthony Yates
A Chick-fil-A restaurant has raised eyebrows after announcing a policy banning kids and teens from eating without an adult present.
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The Chick-fil-A restaurant in Kettering shared the rule change dubbed the “Teen Chaperone Policy” on Facebook. “With school starting, we wanted to make sure that everyone is aware of our Teen Chaperone Policy,” the post reads. We are grateful for your support and want to make sure Chick-fil-A Kettering is a safe and enjoyable place for everyone! Thank you so much!”
The post reveals that a parent or guardian must accompany guests under 17. Guests under 17 can also dine in when accompanied by an “adult chaperone” over 21 years old. The policy explains that they may ask unaccompanied minors to leave.
According to a report by WSBTV, the company’s corporate office told the outlet, “Chick-fil-A restaurants are locally owned and operated. This restaurant has set a policy unique to its location.”
The Chick-Fil-A Policy Has Garnered Mixed Responses On Social Media
The comments section on the policy post has garnered mixed responses. Some believe the rule change makes sense, while others blast the policy for punishing well-behaved kids. One user warns, “Nobody there makes enough to constantly remove disruptive teenagers who lack accountability and fear of consequence.” They add, “A lot of places are moving into this direction because your kids are unruly and disrespectful.” Another points out two malls with similar chaperone policies.
One mom asks, “So, my 18-year-old daughter can’t take my 7-year-old daughter here without me (their mom) present?” Another poster highlights the policy wording, “Is everyone missing the ‘may’ part?” they ask. “If your quiet well behaved kid eats inside I bet they fit inside that wording and will be fine to eat there.”
Another popular restaurant chain made headlines in July, but for different reasons. A manager of a McDonald’s in Illinois reportedly asked an employee to take out the trash. When they refused, they sent the worker home instead. However, instead of leaving, the employee called their mom, who showed up with a “juvenile female,” according to police.
An argument ensued, which turned physical in the manager’s office. The manager fired a weapon in response, hitting the mom in the leg. Officers for the Belleville Police Department charged the mother with Aggravated Battery and Mob Action. The manager was charged with Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon.
