Is it OK to ban children from some public spaces?

A railway company in France has caused controversy by bringing in a new child-free area on some of its trains.

Earlier this month, train operator SNCF introduced a premium carriage on its high-speed TFV trains, that doesn't allow children under the age of 12 on board.

They say that the 'Optimum' carriage offers "a quiet journey that's ideal for working or relaxing".

However, critics argue that it's not fair to exclude children from a certain part of a train.

So we want to know what YOU think. Do you think children should be banned from certain places or areas? Or should adults be allowed to have some child-free spaces if they want them?

Have your say in our vote below and leave us a comment too.

At the beginning of January, train operator SNCF launched the new first-class carriage called 'Optimum' - on some of their weekday high speed TGV trains running to and from Paris.

SNCF describe Optimum as a "quiet, dedicated space on board".

They add that passengers can "enjoy exclusive comfort in an entirely dedicated space, with a seating layout that preserves your privacy, for a quiet journey that's ideal for working or relaxing".

However, the carriage is only available to be used by passengers over the age of 12.

SNCF say that their trains are "meant for everyone".

Gaëlle Babault, for SNCF, posted on social media that: "Our Optimum takes up less than 8% of the space on a TGV Inoui [train] and only from Monday to Friday."

However, there has been criticism from many people for the decision by the company.

Politician Sarah El Haïry, who serves as France's High Commissioner for Children, expressed her shock at the policy.

She said that: "We can't exclude a segment of the population, especially children, so we need to create more convenient options."

Ms El Haïry suggested that instead there should be more family-friendly choices available.

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