Coffee Shop's No-Children Policy Poster Sparks Controversy!

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Coffee Shop Sparks Controversy with "No Children Under 12" Policy

Recently, a poster displayed at a coffee shop entrance stating they do not serve children has sparked controversy among netizens.

From the images, the coffee shop explained that due to their business category and frequent incidents, they cannot accommodate children under 12 years old. "Some money isn't worth earning," the poster suggests.

Divided Public Opinion

After the poster was discussed online, it immediately triggered dissatisfaction among netizens. Some expressed that such content incites anti-child sentiment and stigmatizes children. Others mentioned that while they personally dislike children, displaying a poster that promotes this anti-child atmosphere isn't something to be proud of.

Some netizens believe that children, like adults, have good and bad qualities. If a child acts unintentionally, people should be tolerant, and parents should lead by example and handle the situation promptly. However, if the behavior is intentional and parents don't address it, this reflects parental responsibility and quality.

Other netizens expressed strong approval for such regulations. Some noted that coffee shop environments and atmospheres are inherently unsuitable for young children, who might feel uncomfortable and anxious in overly quiet settings. Others mentioned that while they have children themselves, they find it difficult when parents don't supervise their kids, allowing them to run around and scream throughout the establishment.

Some netizens also argued that the coffee shop's target customers are people without children who dislike unruly children and inconsiderate parents, and that business owners should have the freedom to choose their clientele.

Coffee Shop Owner's Explanation

In response to the controversy, the business owner issued a statement explaining their reasons for posting the notice. The owner mentioned that before this year, they had no restrictions on children entering the store. However, after tourism resumed, they faced significant challenges when parents would bring children into the shop, order a coffee each, and then focus on their phones, completely neglecting their children.

When children became bored and sought entertainment, they became major disruptive factors in the shop. The owner debated whether to ban children entirely but had no answer until an incident where a child climbed onto the bar counter and spilled a cup of plum juice on a coffee machine worth over 90,000 yuan. This incident prompted the decision to post the notice.

However, the poster isn't intended to express "dislike of children" but rather to suggest that children's behavior can be predicted and guided. In comparison, we are more concerned about parents who watch their children engage in inappropriate behavior without intervention.

Owner's Response to Media

Due to the controversy surrounding the poster content, media outlets contacted the coffee shop owner. The owner responded that this decision was made partly because the shop only serves coffee and alcoholic beverages, with no drinks suitable for children. Additionally, there had been multiple incidents where parents brought children to the shop but failed to properly supervise them, resulting in frequent accidents and significant losses.

However, if parents bring children to the shop and can manage their children's behavior appropriately, they will not be asked to leave in principle. Regarding the controversy after posting the notice, the owner acknowledged that it's impossible to please everyone - some people appreciate this regulation while others strongly dislike it.

With this policy in place, customers with children have been replaced by those who prefer a quieter environment. However, the shop remains supportive when parents genuinely need to use the space temporarily to supervise their children.

Final Statement from the Owner

The shop owner also issued a statement today responding to this incident.

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