CLEVELAND, Ohio - An Ohio brewery banned children under the age of 16 over "irresponsible parents" putting the business at risk.in Cleveland, Ohio issued a statement on Facebook last Saturday, in which founder and general manager Jay Demagall announced the business would no longer allow children under the age of 16 on the premises.
I know this is a disappointing decision for many of you who come here and act in a responsible manner, but we simply can no longer afford to act as babysitters for the irresponsible parents that continue to put their kids, our customers and our business at risk," Demagall wrote. "Simply put, we are a brewery. Our business is to serve great beer, food and other alcoholic beverages to ADULTS. Quite frankly, kids were never a part of our business plan or our vibe.
"As a retired 911 operator and EMT with EMS City of Cleveland I applaud you on this decision parents today use establishments as daycares it’s not excepted for any children under 16 to be in a drinking environment! Thank you to the owners sometimes you have to lead and people that don’t like it sorry you have Chuckie Cheese or the library as other options," a Facebook user wrote on the post.