Forgot to say this:

Early on, we talked about how easy it is for a mistake to be made in the kitchen, and how important it is that we *always* have "rescue meds" with us at a restaurant.

It's very good  training for what is a very difficult parenting patch: adolescence. Even with that indoctrination, we're constantly reminding him to cary his meds with him. At least the fight isn't as bad, since he still knows that kitchens can mess up.

Mark


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>He also knows (because we talked about it) when a server "doesn't get it." He's
> learned how to be polite but definitive, and when to ask for a manager and/or to
> simply cancel the order, pay for what's been consumed, and leave. Work with your
> child on all of this - it will pay off.