Kids in movie theaters

I understand when it is a kid friendly movie that there will be children in the same theater as me. I do not have a problem with that. What I have a problem with is when parents do not parent their children well in said movie theater or to extrapolate, in general.

Take today, Christmas Day at the movies where most people go. Went to see into the woods and the theater was at full capacity. I was "fortunate" enough to sit in front of a child probably around six or seven. This child proceeded to kick and push the back of my chair throughout the movie. After the first 10 minutes I sharply turned around to look at what's going on.The kicking and pushing stop for a time. However it picked back up on and off throughout the movie.

Find me towards the end of the movie when the child was getting restless it came on full force. I finally had to turn around and whisper asking him to please stop.

The child complied. That is all well and good what frustrates me is that at no point did either parent tell him to stop, apologize to me, or try and control him they never talk to him they did not talk to me even when I had to turn around and talk to them for them. 

Again I have no problem with children in a family-friendly movie I know they're going to be there but for a parent to not intervene in anyway to try and control the child or apologize for the disruption that he is causing or parent enough to give that child expectations of courteous behavior in public is irresponsible.

Remember, you are an example for your children and this was poor behavior on the parents part.

Oh, and on a sidenote: do not bring a baby to the movie theater. Remember you chose to have that child so you either get a babysitter or you miss out but the excuse of having a child shouldn't disrupt my life is not fair to those of us who pay good money to not be distracted by a child whining crying while trying to watch a movie.

SUCH A pet peeve