New Jersey Diner Adds 'Kid Tip' to Bills, Angering Parents

[bitterross]

6. You tip at diners too. Not only at fancy places.

You are assuming a lot of facts not in evidence in your hypotheticals. Where did the article say the kids were getting crappy service? It didn't. What it DID say was the kids are the reason the servers are "slammed." Seems they should be the ones to tip if they are causing the servers to work more.

I would counter your question with: If the kids aren't tipping why would anyone want to work the busy time so why would the owner try to staff up?

Also: So you never give a server a break if you see they are slammed and tip them for the service they were able to provide knowing how little they make? I do.

And finally, don't expect me to feel bad for kids who can afford to go to a diner when there are plenty of kids who can't even afford their school lunch.