Has Nanny 911 changed your mind??

[WonderfulDreamer2]

I didn't vote because I already have kids, but just remember, thats the extreme. While I have known some really bad parents before, I have never known any whose kids are THAT out of control.

Its like watching the bridezilla shows. There are brides out there that are like that, but I wouldn't not get married after watching these shows.

Unfortunately, I have....and I am just praying my sister doesn't read here or know my user name if she does. I love my nephews with all my heart, but OMG I hate, hate, hate being around them. They are just as bad as the Nanny911 kids. I want to nominate them for the show but I love my sister and she would never speak to me again. My husband and I go and visit only when the kids are in school or out doing their stuff (karate, etc). They are mean, smart mouthed, physically abusive, destructive...you name it. And all they hear is "if mommy tell you one more time..." but there is never any punishment to follow up. She doesn't believe in spanking....ever. They are so far out of control that after 2 days with grandma (my mom), she's about to have a nervous breakdown. It makes me sad because I have such a great relationship with my aunt. I wanted to BE that aunt. The one they wanted to spend time with always be a special part of their lives. I honestly don't know if that will ever happen because it makes me ill just to think about being around them. It makes me sad to say that. And ashamed. They are my family and I shouldn't feel that way. But I do.

 

[Robinrs]

It's like watching Wild Kingdom and realizing that you don't want to own an animal!! OR watching Court TV and deciding never to have a spouse because most of the stories are about spouses who kill spouses!

I personally, have never known children like the children on these shows, I avoid brats and stupid parents as much as I can... As I'm sure you don't know too many husbands who have killed their wives...

No one wants BAD children, as much as a wife wants a BAD husband, but they do exist. A show showing good children would be like watching paint dry.

I had my first and only child right before I was forty. I thank GOD that I have him because he has reinforced my reason for living and humanity.

HE would never have a reality show. Good kids are boring I guess.

 

[korbbec]

That show is about bad parenting not bad children.

True- but I give the parents credit because they at least care(d) that they were bad parents and fixed the problem. It is funny to listen to parents talk about the show while their little runs crazy in our shop.

 

[arielsleepingbeauty]

Yeah i definately have changed my mind about having children. UNfortunately i started watching the show after i had my 2 daughters. Just kidding. I love them and they can be wild, but they are mine. Thankfully i have never needed Nanny 911 to help me.

I dont think the show is about bad parenting. Not all of them are bad parents. Remember that there is no guidebook to raise a child. It's trial and error. Every child is different. We were all raised in different parenting style families. People learn from example and maybe that's how some of them were raised. I am glad that the show exists or that there at least is somewhere for these parents to turn. THey want to change their lives and they do care about their children to come on the show.

 

[chobie]

That show is about bad parenting not bad children.

Or good editing of bad parenting moments (which we all have).

 

[luvthemouse71]

Yeah i definately have changed my mind about having children. UNfortunately i started watching the show after i had my 2 daughters. Just kidding. I love them and they can be wild, but they are mine. Thankfully i have never needed Nanny 911 to help me.

I dont think the show is about bad parenting. Not all of them are bad parents. Remember that there is no guidebook to raise a child. It's trial and error. Every child is different. We were all raised in different parenting style families. People learn from example and maybe that's how some of them were raised. I am glad that the show exists or that there at least is somewhere for these parents to turn. THey want to change their lives and they do care about their children to come on the show.

I also think not all of them are bad parents. What I am about to say is VERY non-P.C. so brace yourselves. I believe some people are just born bad, nasty, ill-tempered, whatever you want to call it. Some of these "bad seeds" are born to very nice people, who these days have their hands tied as far as disciplining goes. Thankfully, I think there aren't too many of these types of kids out there but really think about it..Even Ted Bundy and Jeffery Dahmer were somebody's little tots at some point! In all seriousness, I think the people at Nanny 911 try to pick the really bratty kids to go fix. Better ratings that way.

 

[roliepolieoliefan]

Plus, if you are basing your life decisions on an extreme tv show then I think you have other issues to contend (with).

I totally agree with this statement. I don't think a TV show is going to make or break you on a life changing decision like having children.

Some people are just not cut out to be parents or want that kind of responsibility.

Granted, it is the hardest job in the world and there are days I wish I was childless and carefree but there is no feeling in the world like when they wrap their little arms around you and say, "I love you mommy" Its the best feeling in the world and makes me thankful that I have them.

 

[maddhatir]

I personally, have never known children like the children on these shows,

OMG- this HAS to be b/c I don't have kids-- but in my mind- I think 99% of the kids I see out there are just like the kids on 911

Why is it that I feel I need to tell a parent how well their child is behaving..........b/c those 99% are stuck in my head.

 

[aclov]

My great-nephew needs to be on Nanny 911, he's 5 and is now cussing. My nephew's girlfriend took him to a bday party and he got mad at her 5 year old cousin because she wouldn't give him a toy so he called her a "little b****"! The father did scold him, but I'm sure he'll say it again. I personally blame his parents, they should never have been parents. All I can say is if I EVER hear him cussing, I'm washing his mouth out with soap!

 

[SandraVB79]

I totally agree with this statement. I don't think a TV show is going to make or break you on a life changing decision like having children.

Some people are just not cut out to be parents or want that kind of responsibility.

Granted, it is the hardest job in the world and there are days I wish I was childless and carefree but there is no feeling in the world like when they wrap their little arms around you and say, "I love you mommy" Its the best feeling in the world and makes me thankful that I have them.

It's not after a TV show that i think "I don't want any kids", it's usually after a trip to Disney...

 

[LindsayDunn228]

OMG- this HAS to be b/c I don't have kids-- but in my mind- I think 99% of the kids I see out there are just like the kids on 911

You aren't alone in that thinking!!

It's not after a TV show that i think "I don't want any kids", it's usually after a trip to Disney...

When I leave WDW, and while I'm there, too, I'm always thinking, "I sure am glad I don't have any!!" My husband agrees.

 

[powellrj]

OMG- this HAS to be b/c I don't have kids-- but in my mind- I think 99% of the kids I see out there are just like the kids on 911

Why is it that I feel I need to tell a parent how well their child is behaving..........b/c those 99% are stuck in my head.

I sometimes agree, but remember those are just the kids you notice! You may be around lots of kids everyday that you just don't notice because they are well behaved.

You only notice the really loud and vocal ones, not the ones that are standing quietly not bothering anyone.

 

[PatriciaH]

I remember my cousin growing up was a real winner. Total brat-threw toys at you, screamed/cried all the time, demanding, rude, very physical (biting/hitting.) Most people (even family) could not stand to be around him. I had never seen or met a kid like him before. Now, so many kids remind me of him it is not even funny! With my cousin a lot of it was the parenting. They let him do whatever the heck he wanted and to h*ll with everyone else. I agree that sometimes it is the actual kid though. Sorry, some kids are just plain mean/bad.

 

[DisneyAddict_M]

I refer to my dd as the poster child for birth control.

 

[luvwinnie]

You aren't alone in that thinking!!



When I leave WDW, and while I'm there, too, I'm always thinking, "I sure am glad I don't have any!!" My husband agrees.

We went in mid-January and it was SO peaceful. Before that I had only been to WDW at more crowded times...what a difference!

 

[ProudMomTo3Boys]

I refer to my dd as the poster child for birth control.

That's funny because that is how I refer to my DS2. I swear my older 2 were never this bad.

 

[Jaclynfett]

That show wasn't on before I had kids, but I don't think it would have made any impact on starting a family. You love your own kids much more than their behaviour and whatever those kids on tv do are their own parents problem,lol.

 

[hentob]

I remember my cousin growing up was a real winner. Total brat-threw toys at you, screamed/cried all the time, demanding, rude, very physical (biting/hitting.) Most people (even family) could not stand to be around him. I had never seen or met a kid like him before.

Curious--Is he an adult now? What kind of a person is he?

I know a few children like that and I often wonder what kind of adults they will be. Their parents are to blame indeed!

 

[freckles and boo]

The couple my husband and I are closest to are childless by choice. He is my husband's best friend from childhood and she was a fellow grad student. They met through us and we stood up with them in their wedding ten years ago. They were a very unlikely couple but it has worked out well. He is an only child and she is a 'baby' so they spoil each other and themselves. Their decision not to have kids is complicated and somewhat fear based - His dad died young and he was afraid he would, too. They REALLY like their stuff (they are big-time consumers) and don't want to have to make sacrifices. She is terrified of the idea of pregancy and childbirth. They don't want to feel "forced" into changing their life style or giving up their toys. She tells me almost every time we are together that she is amazed how much work our girls are and how much attention they need. She doesn't feel she could give that much. Strangely enough they have the energy for four very spoiled pets (each huge dog gets a grilled chicken breast each day). However, they are both WONDERFUL with our kids and love them very much. I trust them without hesitation with my children. They would, if they decided it was right for them, make great parents. I can't say that for a lot of other people who already do have kids. I am sure shows like Nanny 911 and Supernanny just reinforce their fears, but I agree that those children and parents are extremes suitable for ratings.

 

[PatriciaH]

Curious--Is he an adult now? What kind of a person is he?

I know a few children like that and I often wonder what kind of adults they will be. Their parents are to blame indeed!

He is 28 now and an nice person. We don't see him a lot really. He still lives at home and is a real attention hound (does not shut up) at family gatherings I think he dropped out of college.