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Parents taking young kids to restaurants yes or no?

Former BBC news anchor Jan Leeming has sparked an online debate after she complained about parent...

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10.30 5 Feb 2026


Parents taking young kids to restaurants yes or no?


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10.30 5 Feb 2026


Former BBC news anchor Jan Leeming has sparked an online debate after she complained about parents taking young kids to pricey restaurants. Jan was out for lunch and it was ruined, she said by a screaming child and oblivious parents.  

She says if you can afford to eat in a pricey restaurant, you can afford a babysitter. For a discussion on this Claire spoke to Columnist, Brenda Power, and Niamh Maher from The Journal who is also currently on maternity leave. 


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