Chez Xue Charges Parents Up to $327 for Kids' Damage as Policy Ignites Viral Debate
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 9
Chez Xue Charges Parents Up to $327 for Kids' Damage as Policy Ignites Viral Debate
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 9
Summary
Northern California restaurant Chez Xue is drawing viral attention for billing parents when disruptive children damage property, with listed charges ranging from $5.47 for a broken teacup to $327.03 for a smashed card machine.
Owner You You Xue said he adopted the policy last year after repeated incidents of children running, shouting and damaging items, arguing staff should not have to "parent" kids while serving other diners.
The restaurant's menu warns, "Please control your children," says noisy or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated, and states parents may be asked to leave and held financially liable for damage.
Xue said most reaction has been positive, though some online users said charging for the teacup went too far; he added parents are not billed for ordinary accidents.
The flare-up has widened into a broader debate over parenting norms and restaurant expectations, including discussion on Fox & Friends about whether discipline has become too lax.