By ohiodale

January 13, 2012 12:29 PM | Link to this

Only in movie theaters (parent’s fault) and in air planes.

By null

January 13, 2012 12:34 PM | Link to this

The only time it bothers me is when the screaming child is not removed (taken to the back, the lobby, the car, wherever) after an it’s become obvious it’s going to take a change of scenery to settle him/her down.

By null

January 13, 2012 1:08 PM | Link to this

@null do you have kids.do you do what your post says to do?if you have kids no matter if you are at the store ect.they will some of the time act up…..and i have seen parents do the same thing in a way like yelling at them to hush.cussing and yelling is the wrong thing to do.

By bella

January 13, 2012 1:21 PM | Link to this

My parents were at this concert and said the audience started clapping when the conductor stopped and asked the parent to leave with the crying baby. Really i don’t have a problem with people bringing kids to the theatre, as long as the child/baby is quiet. If they started acting up/crying — then you need to be prepared to exit to the lobby so you don’t disturb the performance.

By Roo1017

January 13, 2012 4:30 PM | Link to this

I took a trip with my then 7 mos. old daughter to Florida. On the plane from ATL to Palm Beach I was in a row with an older gentleman. I could tell by his face when we boarded he wasn’t happy to be seated by a baby. She was perfectly quiet and happy the whole hop. When we were getting off the plane the man turned to me and said ” she was the most well behaved baby he had ever seen on a plane”. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t Come prepared to keep them occupied and be ready to deal with it when that fails…

By The loaded diaper......

January 13, 2012 7:55 PM | Link to this

When the child continues to cry, and cry, and cry…and the parent does nothing to get thier spawn to stop crying…it’s time to act in the interest of the child and those around the child. When my daughters started this act, I removed them from the area as not to disturb/annoy other people around us…and to find out what’s the problem with the child. It’s called manners/responsibility…an act now totally lost on the “holier than thou” posters here that will always have an excuse on why all of us should tolerate their lack of control of their children. On flights, my wife and I would make sure we had all items needed to keep the kids occupied/fed and in a good mood. I had to walk the aisle and occupy a galley (with the lead flight attendants permission) a few times…apoligized to other passengers when re-seated…and was congradulated by other passengers a few times for taking control and making thier trip uneventful due to calming the child. It’s so easy, even a liberal could do it.

By Pinky

January 13, 2012 8:41 PM | Link to this

I respect the conductor for respecting the other people at the concert. If you have a small child wait until it is old enough to enjoy a concert. Otherwise stay home!!!! It isn’t right to inflict your child on everyone else.

By Terry Samer

January 13, 2012 8:41 PM | Link to this

I applaud the opportunity that the conductor seized to address the issue which the parent should have done themself.

By null 2

January 13, 2012 11:42 PM | Link to this

I always praise parents that make an effort to discipline their children in public, this includes not allowing them to run free in restaurants & stores, cry unnecessarily in airplanes, & not bringing them to events they do not belong at including the Philharmonic & adult parties. You as the adult can control them and I know bc my children were under control when they were young & are now appalled by the behavior they see their friends allow of their kids.

By Kiki

January 14, 2012 7:29 AM | Link to this

I am glad Mr. Gittleman stopped the performance to ask that the baby be removed. It was the right thing to do. I’m wondering, though, isn’t that why there are ushers? Shouldn’t one of them asked the parents to leave before the show had to be interupted?

By knowit

January 14, 2012 9:13 AM | Link to this

Until a child is old enough to control themselves, he/she should be left at home. Parents who think we (society) should put up with the antics of their children at the expense of everyone else are irresponsible and perhaps, unfit parents.

By byrda

January 14, 2012 12:20 PM | Link to this

I don’t think that babies or small children belong at events like movie theaters, concerts, or stage performances (unless it’s set for children viewing). Not only is it disruptive most of the time but the audience paid good money for a night out without interruption. Movies and concerts usually include extreme lighting, loud noises and volumes that children should be kept from while they are young. This overstimulation isn’t good. Healthwise, I believe it’s a bad idea as well.

By Collette

January 16, 2012 2:33 PM | Link to this

I am happy to hear that the crying child was asked to leave the performance. Tickets are not cheap to see the philharmonic and a screaming child can easily ruin your classical music experience. If you want to expose your kids to classical music that is great but buy a CD. Once the child is school aged and capable of sitting through the concert quietly then they are welcome.