There are some places your children just should NOT be...

[User34]

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Originally Posted by Chic 2k6 Here's a good one! How about watching kids pick up an apple in supermarkets, take a bite out of it then put the apples back? that just freaking gross iccck Or How about kids running into changing rooms pulling curtains back, exposing people changing to the public? its disgraceful

You must have been a perfect child.

 

[MxAxC-_ATTACK]

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Originally Posted by Alumeze You must have been a perfect child.

There is no such thing as perfect..
there IS such thing as kept in line

maybe she wasnt the perfect child but maybe she was kept in line...

unlike most kids.

 

[MarniMac]

You guys are going to get so mad at me for this, but here goes anyway! All I want to say is, there is life before you have kids and life after you have kids. Before you have kids, you think that crying babies and 5 year olds acting like five year olds should be banished to their homes forever...because they annoy YOU. After you have kids, you realize that babies cry, its just a fact, but moms need to get stuff done...and need to get out of the house! A happy day is when I can take my 8 month old to the mall, starbucks and to the gym, where she is watched by their daycare. I agree that you shouldn't take your baby/kid to movies, nice restaurants, class, and other "adult" places, but just try to understand the next time you are annoyed by a mother whose child is misbehaving...her day is probably a hell of a lot harder than yours and she could use a smile instead of a scowl. This society would benefit from love and acceptance and less judgement and self absorption. As shimmer said, I 100% percent believe in good parenting. Yes I love my daughter to death, but I know that the biggest gift you can give your child is preparing them for the real world with discipline and good parenting. Just my two cents.

 

[Beauty Mark]

There is also life without kids, because being a parent/having kids (two different things, as far as I"m concerned) is a choice.

I think it's incredibly wrong to assume a mother's life is harder than that of anyone else's. Your life may be harder than mine, it may be a hell of a lot easier. You don't know me, I don't know you. It's not being self-absorbed to want parents to actually act upon their children's bad behavior.

 

[MarniMac]

I'm sorry, you are right...there is life without kids also. I'm not saying at all that parents shouldn't "act upon their child's bad behavior." In fact, I said that good discipline and parenting were the best gifts a parent could give their child! My point was just that I don't think its fair to say that its rude to bring your child to the mac counter, Nordtrom or a restaurant, especially when your child is well behaved! Do you only want to eat at McDonalds/Chuck E Cheese or Denny's? Well I don't EVER want to eat there, lol, and neither does my daughter (she is 8 months)! She is a very happy baby, but whenever she cries I take her outside or to the bathroom...and I fully intend on disciplining her when she gets older. I guess I just feel its really unfair to expect me to leave my daughter, who I very much enjoy having around with me anyway, just so I can go to the MAC counter or out to eat. Babies and kids are a part of life, if not your life then other people's, thats all I'm saying. I've only ever had one mac ma be rude to me, and my child wasn't even crying...she was smiling, but she didn't get my patronization...which I think is silly! I want the makeup and its in her best interest to sell it to me. Anyway, I've said my piece, I won't say anymore...just try to be nicer to EVERYONE, not just Mom's...like Beauty Mark said, you have no idea what someone's life is like.

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Originally Posted by Beauty Mark There is also life without kids, because being a parent/having kids (two different things, as far as I"m concerned) is a choice. I think it's incredibly wrong to assume a mother's life is harder than that of anyone else's. Your life may be harder than mine, it may be a hell of a lot easier. You don't know me, I don't know you. It's not being self-absorbed to want parents to actually act upon their children's bad behavior.

 

[Shimmer]

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Originally Posted by Raerae Do you really think things are "that" much different now than they were before? Maybe I'm being stupid, but I really "hope" that the perception that things are going downhill is just that, perception. Based on the fact that people are more willing to talk about it nowdays, than before. I mean if you watch Nancy grace, Law and Order: SVU, and other crime drama's you'd think every man is a pedo/rapist. But are any more children/women going missing today then in the past? Or we we just talking about the incidents more openly, and catching more, "funny uncles" so to speak. Not to mention as avenue's of communication get broader, your going to open more ways for people to contact each other, so it's only natural i'd thing for things to change.

Yes, it is that different. People are more sensitive about things that aren't necessarily important, and less sensitive about the things that are.
Not to mention that the level of supervision varies from home to home, and I can personally say, my kids won't stay anywhere where they aren't supervised to a decent level.
I don't want someone bubble wrapping them, and I don't want people standing over them, but at the same time, I see how people drive through this neighborhood. I see how f ast they go, how many cars are blocking the street, and how little regard there is for the fact that kids are playing outside.
I won't allow my kids to play in the street. Other parents do. Because of that, I don't allow my kids to go over to the other kids' house. I don't let my kids swim without supervision, other parents do. That's my choice.
I'm not saying OMG SAFETTTTTYYY but if the manner in which another parent is raising his or her child isn't concurrent with mine, I'm not going to put my kids and the custody of my kids at risk by allowing them to spend time there.
Regarding pedophiles, I've checked the state registry, I know how many are in my neighborhood, and I know that number isn't reflective of how many there TRULY are. I don't take the chance. I don't want my kids to have the memories I have.

 

[Beauty Mark]

Well, that's shitty of that MA. If your kid puked up on something and you didn't do anything, that's one (and yes, I've seen it happen), but there's no need to be a jerk for the sake of it. There's too much unpleasantness in the world as is.

Speaking generally, I've noticed a change in how kids are being raised from when I was raised, which isn't that long ago (I'm in my 20s, for goodness sake!) I see a lot more behavior of entitlement than I had when I was a kid, and these are similar families in the socioeconomic group. I see less kids reading, unless it's something marketed to them like Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings (I know all reading is good, but sometimes it would be nice for a kid to pick up a book because it looks interesting, not because it's the latest pop culture phase.) Shimmer hit upon a different aspect than what I mean, but I agree with her.

 

[MarniMac]

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Originally Posted by Beauty Mark Speaking generally, I've noticed a change in how kids are being raised from when I was raised, which isn't that long ago (I'm in my 20s, for goodness sake!) I see a lot more behavior of entitlement than I had when I was a kid, and these are similar families in the socioeconomic group. I see less kids reading, unless it's something marketed to them like Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings (I know all reading is good, but sometimes it would be nice for a kid to pick up a book because it looks interesting, not because it's the latest pop culture phase.) Shimmer hit upon a different aspect than what I mean, but I agree with her.

I SO agree with you. I cannot stand people who act entitled or who think they live the life of a celebrity, but for some reason they just aren't one yet

. I understand wanting nice things and wanting to be treated in a decent manner...but whatever happened to "the world doesn't revolve around you!"?
I agree with you about reading also. If you take a stroll through the kid's section of books you might wish that they would just watch Nickleodean (sp?) because even the titles are disgusting. I guess there have always been sex/drug/materialism novels marketed to kids, but there didn't seem to be as many when I was a kid...

 

[macluver]

I have a child and he is very well behaved. However, there are some places that children just do NOT belong... bars, anything X-rated, rated R movies, and definately school, unless it is a rare occurence and the child can sit quietly ther ENTIRE TIME.

It is upsetting when I'm shopping and I have to keep swerving my cart to avoid hitting kids that are running all over the place. And screaming kids in a nice restaurant? Please take your child outside.

BUT... as bratty as some kids can act, I don't think the blame should be entirely placed on that child. Parents need to learn how to take care of their kids better. IMO, bad parents = bad kids.

 

[dmenchi]

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Originally Posted by mzcelaneous Was that a one time thing? Maybe the girl in your class didn't have a last minute babysitter. When I was in school, I brought my then 2 y/o to my Sociology class because her father had to work, we don't have family in town, and our daycare center doesn't allow "drop-ins", the child had to be previously enrolled...which she wasn't at the time. But then again, call me biased, but my daughter is well behaved. She sat down and colored for the whole 90 minutes. Anyway, I totally agree with that list. Either leave your child with the other parent/care taker or don't go at all!

NO offense but you paid for ONE seat in the class- not two! And so did the others- it's not an excuse , if you don't have a babysitter you should stay at home. Not to be mean...

 

[dmenchi]

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Originally Posted by MarniMac You guys are going to get so mad at me for this, but here goes anyway! All I want to say is, there is life before you have kids and life after you have kids. Before you have kids, you think that crying babies and 5 year olds acting like five year olds should be banished to their homes forever...because they annoy YOU. After you have kids, you realize that babies cry, its just a fact, but moms need to get stuff done...and need to get out of the house! A happy day is when I can take my 8 month old to the mall, starbucks and to the gym, where she is watched by their daycare. I agree that you shouldn't take your baby/kid to movies, nice restaurants, class, and other "adult" places, but just try to understand the next time you are annoyed by a mother whose child is misbehaving...her day is probably a hell of a lot harder than yours and she could use a smile instead of a scowl. This society would benefit from love and acceptance and less judgement and self absorption. As shimmer said, I 100% percent believe in good parenting. Yes I love my daughter to death, but I know that the biggest gift you can give your child is preparing them for the real world with discipline and good parenting. Just my two cents.

It's their choice to have children ( or sex and not believe in abortion)- not mine! Give love= give respect!

 

[KAIA]

I guess this thread still alive!

I work at a food service company and i ABSOLUTELY HATE when we have a huge line and then this "MOMS" are asking their kids...
"sweetie, do you want more sauce? , baby, do you like this.. or blah blah blah" i'm sorry but this is annoying
1* for me because i have a lot of other people to help... YES MOM you are NOT the center of the world. you have to act FAST!
2* is unfair for the other people because they have to wait for "THE MOM" to ask her kid what the *@@#@%#% want to eat.

Also, strollers!!! some people should be a little more conscious and think..
OH! there IS other people in the world besides my kids and me i should move the stroller so i won't be interrupting their way...

Again this are 2 more examples of BAD BAD parenting.
I understand that nobody born knowing how to be a great parent but come on people this is just COMMON SENSE!!

 

[aziajs]

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Originally Posted by KAIA I guess this thread still alive! Also, strollers!!! some people should be a little more conscious and think.. OH! there IS other people in the world besides my kids and me i should move the stroller so i won't be interrupting their way...

Wow....there is so much that I agree with and disagree with within this thread but I will definitely comment on those damn strollers. OH. MY. GOD. If I see another person get on a damn bus with a stroller. It takes too much time to wait for them to get on and off the bus and the stollers take up too much room. They block the aisle and nobody can get past. It drives me crazy. If you want to get on a bus or a train with a stoller, break it down first.

 

[Beauty Mark]

I don't mind that they go on buses with the strollers intact but when people board a bus or train with a stroller and barely move from where they entered when there's plenty of space gets to me. It's incredibly selfish, and it's dangerous for your kid; I've almost fallen on the child while trying to move around the stroller.

 

[Chic 2k6]

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Originally Posted by Alumeze You must have been a perfect child.

nope not really. I was actually a hellraiser child

mom dreaded taking me out b/c I behaved so bad. She tried hard to reason with me but i couldn't be reasoned with back then because I'm deaf and wouldn't had understood what my mom would try to say

 

[little teaser]

how many of you in this thread have kids?? please raise your hand

 

[chaffsters33]

My dad and stepmom's daughter is a little monster! I can totally relate to all of you people saying that parents should keep their kids in line. My stepmother is the kind of parent that puts her little brat way high up on a pedestal, even though there is nothing special about her except her ability to scream at a pitch that would cause dogs to go deaf!
Oh, gosh I'm beginning to ramble...But most of the time when I go to visit them I end up taking care of the kid because I'm so embarrassed by her behavior in public. I constantly drag her off to the bathroom to try and give her a little talking to about proper behavior, but she just screams. Doesn't help much that my dad is a sucky parent. :[

My favorite story about her was when she my brothers and I were playing Chutes and Ladders and she lost. And yeah, I know you are supposed to let the little ones win, but my brother and I are really competitive. Well, she starts throwing a tantrum and my brother does possibly the funniest thing i have ever seen. He grabs my piece from the winning spot and chucks it across the room, while putting my little sisters in the winning spot.
And surprise, surprise! She immediatly stops crying. Then five minutes later, she walks back to the game board, retrieves my piece, pushes hers out of the way and starts screaming..AGAIN.
This is starting to put me off children.

 

[xxprettyinblkxx]

one place kids should not be at is David's Bridal...o.m.g.! or if the parent insists on bringing their child/children to a bridal store, make sure they are well behaved and not running threw all the dresses, knocking things over, spilling drinks, etc etc...ok thats my rant on this hehe

 

[NicksWifey]

This thread reminds me of an incident I had a few months ago. This young couple (probably in their early to late 20s) came into the grocery store and had these two hellacious boys in one of those shopping carts that are kid friendly that is like a little car in the front and the shopping cart is on top so the parents can push the kids around while they chill in the car.
Well, I'm going up the breakfast aisle and this lady is in the way, so I'm waiting for her to move and I notice these people with the kids coming up behind me. One of the fucking brats throws a box of cereal at me and it hits my leg and he goes "HEY LADY! GET THE HELL OUT OF THE WAY!" At this point, I'm like "WTF?!" and I turned around and I looked at the parents, who both looked like they just rolled out of bed, wearing three day old pajamas and said "You need to teach your kid some damn manners!" And the mom goes "What the fuck are you going to do about it?" so I told her to go to hell. I really thought I was going to bitchslap not only the kids, but the mom. I just walked off, laughing and shaking my head. People like that IRK the hell out of my nerves, they have no business having children or letting them act like that in public. Parents like that, need to be shot. Those kids were demons and had no business going out in public, being so trifilin'!
The kids acted this way throughout the entire store. They threw stuff from the shelves, cursed at people, screamed their heads off. As much as I wanted to beat those kids asses, I also considered the source, because their parents were horrible parents and wouldn't reprimand their children for acting up in public; they never said a word. I can remember while I was in the checkout line, I could hear the kids across the store, still screaming and cursing loudly. I think someone asked them to leave.

 

[nursee81]

I have kids and for the most part they are well behaved. As for some people like me I don't have an on call sitter or daycare for my kids so they are with me 24 7 cause I am home 5 days out the wk. They go every where with me weather it the super market, the mall or even MAC. I kind recent that someone would say that if you come in here with your kids I will be rude to you....Honey if I spend my money in MAC or any store I expect to be treated with respect unless I have been a total BITCH to you personally.