Re: This sign

scotttie · ‎03-09-2010

On 10/22/2014 Free2be said:
On 10/22/2014 scotttie said:
As I said, I think the sign is referring to children running around.

As for kids who are crying having tantrums are making noise etc. Please, I hope people will have some compassion for that. Sometimes these children have medical issues going on or autism spectrum etc. THey can't help it. And the poor moms HAVE to get groceries some time. Especially if they are single parent or work hours are not accommodating.

I remember the time my little girl was making a racket. A woman said "she just needs a good spanking". If she only knew.....

That attitude is what I find objectionable, the judgments made about parents and that the child is a "brat".

I'd asked in another post if the mother of the hiding child that you tripped over and stepped on knew what had happened. How did the problem resolve?

Sorry, I missed your post.

The mom just stared at me. I think maybe she didn't speak English but I'm not sure. She didn't say a word to her child or me, even though the girl ran up to her.

And yes, while kids having tantrums and screaming and crying get on my nerves as much as the next, sometimes those children have "issues" and the parents are doing the best they can. (This doesn't include letting them run around).

VanSleepy · ‎10-05-2010

On 10/22/2014 Jannabelle said:
On 10/22/2014 scotttie said:
On 10/22/2014 VanSleepy said: I think that crowded little store should worry about that sign getting knocked over and bonking some kid.

${#emotions_dlg.lol}$ good one!

VanSleepy,...how do you know it is a little store? Just curious.

It just looks like it from the picture. Those people look all crowded together and not much space between those 2 displays. Maybe not small, just crammed lol

Free2be · ‎03-10-2010

Thanks for responding, Scottie. So mom didn't even know it happened until you were both at the checkout line. That's very sad. I've seen kids "hiding" in another aisle from mom, I suppose out of boredom. You would think parents would also have more awareness about children who get abducted or even attempted abduction.

In many ways, adults "check out" of awareness, even going through every day life, day after day.

scotttie · ‎03-09-2010

On 10/22/2014 Free2be said:
Thanks for responding, Scottie. So mom didn't even know it happened until you were both at the checkout line. That's very sad. I've seen kids "hiding" in another aisle from mom, I suppose out of boredom. You would think parents would also have more awareness about children who get abducted or even attempted abduction.

In many ways, adults "check out" of awareness, even going through every day life, day after day.

Yup. She had 2 or 3 other children with her. This little girl must have gotten away. So very dangerous on so many levels now days. I have never gotten over Adam Walsh just disappeared inside a Sears.

PS: I have to sign off now. Smile

straykatz · ‎03-09-2010

Every few months we have a similar discussion...last time I think it was over unruly children in restaurants.

The sign is in very poor taste....while I got the meaning behind it I do see why people are offended because loving your child doesn't mean they behave or have manners or vice versa.....I just think it is sad that businesses have to resort to notices like this and while not all unruly children are the result of distracted parenting I'm going to go out on a limb and say that those I have noticed on my outings who are misbehaving are often not far from a distracted parent.

I know not all kids are poorly behaved and some are even special needs children....but when you see things broken, damaged, chewed on and spit back out, pawed and mauled over, etc....it is not the child's fault but the fault of the parent who lets their child run wild with no regard to things they do not plan to purchase....I recently saw a girl who I guess to be about 4-5 yrs old smashing and pounding on all the banana bunches while her parent stood off to one side yakking on her phone....the child can't be faulted for acting out...she likely was bored and getting no direct attention... therefore left to her own devices....yes...it is the parent's fault not the child's.

Jannabelle · ‎03-09-2010

On 10/22/2014 VanSleepy said:
On 10/22/2014 Jannabelle said:
On 10/22/2014 scotttie said:
On 10/22/2014 VanSleepy said: I think that crowded little store should worry about that sign getting knocked over and bonking some kid.

${#emotions_dlg.lol}$ good one!

VanSleepy,...how do you know it is a little store? Just curious.

It just looks like it from the picture. Those people look all crowded together and not much space I gotcha! It does look crowded!

Surfnturf · ‎03-09-2010

I think the OP just wanted attention and knows this subject garners lots of responses.

NoelSeven · ‎03-09-2010

On 10/22/2014 wookie said:
I think the OP just wanted attention and knows this subject garners lots of responses.

I agree. Child bashing is always a sure-fire draw, one of several for this board.

A Thrill Of Hope The Weary World Rejoices

cater · ‎03-10-2010

Jig Saw, we also had a leash for my daughter when she was a toddler. My Mom and Dad and I would go shopping while my husband was at work. We would go in to town and my little girl would just take off she wanted to be constantly moving forward. One day we were in town and she was really on the go well my Mom said to my Dad and I we were going into the children shop so in we went and my Mom asked the clerk if they sold those leash's for children they did. Mom bought it and some how we figured out how to put it on her and out the door we three went. My Mom said it was easier to use one of these to keep her safe. She loved it but the only thing it did was to keep her from getting away from us and maybe running into the street in front of a car, but she still was a mover always looking back to see if we were going to keep up with her. To this day she is now adult a she is still always moving forward. Never sits down for long.

hennypenny · ‎03-10-2010

My oldest was easy in public. The youngest was a "runner" We had to chase him all the time. He would wiggle out of the stroller, break free from hand holding. It was terrifying!

We did buy a harness and leash when he was two and we took him on a cruise. We felt that his behavior could have devastating consequences. People gave us hideous stares.