A lady was mean to my 4 year old today..

[Boxley]

I was once told something very profound online. "It's not all about YOU, glitterkittyy"

Wise words, wise words.




I still think it is all about me, though.

Lol, Dis-zilla.

 

[Stacerita]

I was once told something very profound online. "It's not all about YOU, glitterkittyy"

Wise words, wise words.




I still think it is all about me, though.

Nope, its about me

 

[sunnydoozer]

and so did the kid and his mom, I believe they were there first. If I didn't want to sit by someone, I wouldn't sit by them. Little kids don't sit still and they talk to people. That is a kid for craps sake. If you know you don't like kids, DON'T SIT BY THEM...HE was there first!!

Maybe the Mom should have roped off a "special snowflake zone"

Because the nice lady from the story BOUGHT A MEAL AND WAS A PAYING CUSTOMER.

Her crime seems to be politely ignoring the child, and gasp! not smiling at him when he was misbehaving, then making a short polite comment when the child pressed with his bad behaviour.

You are right what a monster! She shouldn't be allowed into a restaurant at all! Imagine a nice well mannered lady conducting herself with decorum!

 

[si-am]

They can each decide where they want to sit. But the child should not have touched someone else's belongings. Period. And when he did, the mother should have told him not to do that. Yes kids are kids, but you know what, some do sit still and some don't talk to strangers. And who cares if he was there first. The lady should not have to worry about a kid at the next table. She was there to eat her damn big mac and be done with it.

I agree.

I mean, is this what we're teaching kids these days? That it's okay to bother other people in public because hey, they deserve it for simply just *being* there (in the wrong place at the wrong time?) So if I want to eat without being bothered by a kid, I have to go out of my way to sit nowhere near one, ever?

And anyway, since when does wanting to eat your lunch without being bothered equal hating kids?

I'm just intrigued by this whole discussion.

 

[PatsGirl]

I only got to page four of this thread but... children should be taught to sit in their own space, not touch the personal items of a fellow diner, nor intrude on others while dining. One of my biggest pet peeves is children hanging over the edge of a booth staring at my table while we eat

A parent should be aware enough to know when their child is becoming a pest or when the attention is welcome by other diners and take their cue...

 

[glitterkittyy]

Lol, Dis-zilla.

I need to register that id on here. lol

 

[Boxley]

Uhhh, mods a swear word, I got introuble for that before too. Watch, she won't.

I guess its okay if I was eating and someone sat down beside me and their purse strap fell on my silverware Tell me, what would you do? What would you say? I think people are speaking from mighty high horses here!

I would of lifted the strap and just said excuse me.

 

[momrek06]

I think all of you on this thread should continue this conversation at McDonalds!!!!!

 

[clovergirl5]

What I meant is every parent has been in the situation where there kid was acting up in a public place, it happens, I am sure your child wasn't the first on the disboard to act up at a store, WalMart or otherwhise, and s/he wont be the last.

I appreciate that thought, but than why wasn't it treated like that and why is it being joked about? I have seen many out of control kids at walmarts and I give the eyeroll but would never say anything letalone what was said to me. I expected some words of comfort and support here, instead I was jumped on. Is this not a supportive site. Maybe I should go and read the rules and description. If its not listed as supportive than I guess my bad

 

[nuke]

Uhhh, mods a swear word, I got introuble for that before too. Watch, she won't.

I guess its okay if I was eating and someone sat down beside me and their purse strap fell on my silverware Tell me, what would you do? What would you say? I think people are speaking from mighty high horses here!

Perhaps you forgot about the going around the word filter rule as well?

Um, that was more like b with an itch

Since we are pointing out things to the mods and all.

 

[Boxley]

I think all of you on this thread should continue this conversation at McDonalds!!!!!

I have value-meal coupons, so the McFlurries will be paid by me, Mclovin

 

[glitterkittyy]

Uhhh, mods a swear word, I got introuble for that before too. Watch, she won't.

Maybe they'll also see your swear word. Putting spaces in it doesn't negate the word.

Meanwhile I think reporting to the mods is akin to needing a wahhhhbulance.

 

[Stacerita]

I think all of you on this thread should continue this conversation at McDonalds!!!!!

Nah, I might have to sit next to a kid.

 

[Boxley]

I appreciate that thought, but than why wasn't it treated like that and why is it being joked about? I have seen many out of control kids at walmarts and I give the eyeroll but would never say anything letalone what was said to me. I expected some words of comfort and support here, instead I was jumped on. Is this not a supportive site. Maybe I should go and read the rules and description. If its not listed as supportive than I guess my bad

I think you are missing that there were posters who DID give you comfort and support. It isn't listed as supportive but rather with different opinions.

Besides, I thought, according to your posts here that you were not going to be back?

 

[Stacerita]

Uhhh, mods a swear word, I got introuble for that before too. Watch, she won't.

Don't know what world that is considered a swear word. Heck, it wasn't even filtered.

 

[clovergirl5]

Perhaps you forgot about the going around the word filter rule as well?



Since we are pointing out things to the mods and all.

Nope, well aware thats what I got introuble for!

 

[glitterkittyy]

Nah, I might have to sit next to a kid.

Which is worse...a kid or sitting next to Jennasis with the pyrotechnic bowel issues.

 

[clovergirl5]

I think you are missing that there were posters who DID give you comfort and support. It isn't listed as supportive but rather with different opinions.

Besides, I thought, according to your posts here that you were not going to be back?

Nope, I didn't read beyond the first couple pages because I was hurt at the snide remarks.

I enjoy the topics on the community board, that is why I came back. Definitly not this topic Im talking about. Like I said, I wouldn't have said anything, but the references to the screeching at walmart thread peed me off. To me, that was condescending and meant to bring out a response from someone. aka stirring the pot

 

[rie'smom]

Which is worse...a kid or sitting next to Jennasis with the pyrotechnic bowel issues.

Ah, that is the question! Whether tis nobler to sit next to touchy kids or next to the lady with the explosive bowels. To feel? to fart? - to feel a fart? the eternal question

 

[Bluestars]

My kids sit still and don't talk to strangers (or touch their things) when we are eating out. They aren't perfect, nor are they snowflakes (just for the record) but they don't mess around when we are eating out, and I can barely get them to talk to strangers even when I want them to (in specific circumstances). The 'kids will be kids' mentality is not always the best way to think about things.

All of my kids were this way when they were little. I never had a problem with them bothering strangers or touching their things. Although the older lady could have been more polite, I can see why she was annoyed. It sounds like she just wanted a quiet meal.

One of my coworkers loves her little snowflake and wants everyone to love her too. She brings in drawings and pictures and talks about everything she does. She lets her daughter run wild and does not discipline her. I wish some parents would have some consideration for other people and make sure their children leave people alone who want to be left alone.