When was the last time you and your kids enjoyed dinner out?

Don't remember.... don't worry most parents do not!

We have all been there kids out of control as you sit to enjoy your meal. Why not begin a new tradition and start enjoying going out ... no stress, no fights, and finally peace at the table!

You want to enjoy an evening out but you picture :

Children fighting.

Unending nagging for siblings to cut-out the kicking each other.

Squirming under the table tops while meals gets cold.

Siblings negative when the order takes a few minutes.

Picking at one another worsens as dinner continues.

Your disappointment ultimately robs the meal of any pleasure.

When the food doesn't please your kids they take it to the next level and perhaps an outburst explodes and you feel completely humiliated.

So, you cry at the thought of leaving home...and drop the plan.

Stop! There is a way out! It is easier than you imagine to alter such exhausting experiences with a proven, practical system.

Eating-Out Learn the Step-by-Step Game Plan To Always Nurture Easeful Behavior During Family Meals Out-Even When There Is No End In Sight!

For your children, the following message is given only once. It goes like this, "Guess what kids! From now on, when we go out to eat, 'We only eat in peace.' Let me tell you what that means :As long as you get along, you can stay and have a good time eating out."

If your children start kicking, arguing, or fighting, I will say once, "Warning: Strike One.

"You get a second strike".. But it really doesn't.

It wil end. Don't get hooked into talking or lecturing in any form. Patiently now wait for the 5-10 minutes while all is calm and then return to your meal.

Remind your children that two strikes are gone. Calmly remind them after it's over that, "You have one more chance. If you fail to eat appropriately then we will take you to the car a last time, and it's your meal is over. This would be strike three."

Explain to them that a third strike means Dad will lead them to the car a last time today and they will remain there until the rest of the family enjoys their meal completely. Moreover, Dad will not bring any food home.

It's amazing how quickly children learn when mom and dad no longer protect them from poor choices. Suddenly they start to learn very quickly from their mistakes.

This will not have to happen a dozen times. It may need to happen three or four times, but not more. Just enough to know you are serious. Your kids will quickly come to appreciate that you will not protect them from stupid choices that cause them to miss a meal.

Some of us have kids who are really strong-willed. Kids that are more difficult may require a few extra trips to the car over the next two to three weeks, before they learn. Just be consistent, and persistent!

Don't be afraid of taking action. Instead, relish the possibility of teaching these important lessons every time it's available to you!

Regardless of your stamina level, strive to be steady in your follow-through of this gameplan. It will bring peace and harmony within a few weeks.

Best of luck! To just talk more rather than act is certain failure, as you children will see that they can "break the rules" with no consequence. Such learnings by your children are disastrous for you as a parent. Your integrity is on the line. Your influence as a parent will either grow, or shrink, based upon your resolve to teach limits with clear consequences.

Follow this proven, time-tested three strike rule, and you and your children will dine in much greater peace in the years ahead.

About the author:

You can get more parenting help at www.TerrificParenting.com. Dr Randy Cale has more than 20 years of experience in working with parents, and has helped thousands of families teach children respect and responsibility, .