Support is exploding for – to the point some customers are seeking out – a restaurant that has announced rules of behavior for children.

They include fines for parents whose out-of-control offspring do damage to the restaurant’s infrastructure or atmosphere.

An online report explains: “A Chinese restaurant in the Bay Area is fining parents for their out-of-control kids. The owner of Chez Xue says he has had enough of poorly behaved children in his restaurant, so he is now fining parents. You You Xue says one customer changed a dirty diaper next to another customer who was dining. ‘We are not a playground. Please ensure children REMAIN SEATED at all times and respectful of fellow guests and the dining environment,’ the restaurant’s policy says.”

The report continued, “Running around, shouting, making noise with utensils, etc. WILL NOT BE TOLERATED!” One parent was charged $327 after their child smashed a credit card machine. Another parent was charged $109 after their kid carved designs into a table with a utensil. One more parent was charged $5 after a child smashed a teacup. “I honestly put this notice on my menu because I didn’t want to put my employees in the position of parenting other people’s children. It should not be their job,” the owner said,” according to the report.

A Chinese restaurant in the Bay Area is fining parents for their out-of-control kids.

The owner of Chez Xue says he has had enough of poorly behaved children in his restaurant, so he is now fining parents.

You You Xue says one customer changed a dirty diaper next to another… pic.twitter.com/NWfvH26xAy

— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) July 9, 2026

An interview of the owner explaining what protective measures he’s been forced to adopt was posted by KPIX.

Social commenters lined up behind the call for consideration:

“Agree with this man 100%! It is up to the parents to PARENT their children and if they are unable to do so don’t go out in public to eat!!!!!”

“I have 5 kids, so I understand the challenges of parenting. My SIL changes dirty diapers anywhere she is and I’m horrified. We’ll be sitting at a park and she lays them on the table and changes them . Right where the kids set their lunch boxes and water bottles. wtf man.”

“Good for the owner. Parents need to teach children manners. I’ve seen children running through businesses and it needs to stop.”

“why am i lowkey rooting for him.”

“Exactly what needs to happen. Gen Z and Alpha think life is a game and that we’re here for their amusement. They need to learn that actions have consequences pure and simple.”

“I think the ppl against this post are missing a main point….. pay attention to your kids when you dine out. You’re not at home and there should be respect for the establishment and other patrons!”