ILoveMyDVC
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- Aug 24, 2000
I am sorry that the children (ages 5 & 6*) travelling with me could not behave nor were they asked to by their parents.
In general, they were praised profusely or rewarded with a treat for every misbehavior.
I am sorry:
If you received rope burn or chain lashing - HA HA aren't they clever with their fascination with everything?
They ran in front of you - they're going to be super athletes one day!
Threw a myriad of tantrums - they're going to rule the world one day! (One fellow monorail rider choked when he heard it)
Threw food or other possessions at you or caused you to trip - look at that arm - NFL baby!
Pushed their carriage into you - It's a two way street, the other people should be paying attention!!
Hit the characters with a light saber - Nobody's going to tell "Joe" what to do! Did you see how strong he is? He's not afraid! (umm, yes and the CM that had to stand with him for the ENTIRE show because he couldn't follow directions, took off the costume, cried and tried to get away. Yeah, he's really brave AND he breaks the rules)
Refused to board the ride or get out of the way - they're sooooo stubborn just like me; can't change it.
Refused to walk on the moving belts - they're enjoying more of the ride.
Touched the artists paints (after being repeatedly warned by the artist) - Aren't they amazing? they're just so naturally CURIous!
Stained your clothing - ha ha ha they're so athletic, they have to climb on everything (including all curbs and benches).
Pushed your child (down to the ground) - They're natural leaders!
Deafened you with their screams for everything from not getting their second bag of cotton candy to not getting their 3rd ice cream of the day (lactose intolerance; only a problem when darling doesn't want to eat dinner).
Ripped YOUR child's pail or shovel from their hand - HA HA HA he get what he wants just like his brother and sister did! (expected behavior of 2; not expected response from mother of 3)
You're the CM that had to tell the highly educated well-employed parents to remove the two LARGE children from the rickety tabletop in EPCOT during Illuminations and deal with the outraged father. So the other 3,000 kids didn't need to see the fireworks IN THE SKY from the tabletop, one 6 1/2 year old shriek of DA DA accompanied by the instant faucet of tears was enough to stop, well, EVERYTHING.
Tried to kill, kick or catch living things- they are so advanced; they are little scientists already.
Took more than of anything offered - you can't fool these kids
Climbed UP the slide - My kids don't like to follow rules; they question everything!
Punched your kid's balloon - Mom tried to stop it; dad thought she was being a *****
You witnessed the snide smirk every time the other adults told them not to do something and they very, very deliberately did it with head cocked while smirking. - We know, understand and appreciate your restraint! The force knows how little we had left when it was over.
*And a wonderful, happy two year old who behaved exactly like a two year old and that we were okay with. 6 is not 2.
Yes, I am a mother and I have traveled with other children - my kids were not perfect; they went at 15 months and 18 months forward. They cried occasionally, had a tantrum once on the trip (and went back to the room if they couldn't pull it together) and sometimes acted out but I am absolutely certain no CM ever had to intervene. THIS was unbelievable.
No, I am not exaggerating. These things actually happened and the responses are as close to exact as I could type them. My fingers are tired but the list could go on and on and on
We took control at the end - knowing we were risking 20 year old friendships - in response, dad chose to rev up the praise and encourage the rule breaking. We are still shell-shocked. We tried. I am sorry. It won't happen again on our time.
Thanks for letting me vent.
In general, they were praised profusely or rewarded with a treat for every misbehavior.
I am sorry:
If you received rope burn or chain lashing - HA HA aren't they clever with their fascination with everything?
They ran in front of you - they're going to be super athletes one day!
Threw a myriad of tantrums - they're going to rule the world one day! (One fellow monorail rider choked when he heard it)
Threw food or other possessions at you or caused you to trip - look at that arm - NFL baby!
Pushed their carriage into you - It's a two way street, the other people should be paying attention!!
Hit the characters with a light saber - Nobody's going to tell "Joe" what to do! Did you see how strong he is? He's not afraid! (umm, yes and the CM that had to stand with him for the ENTIRE show because he couldn't follow directions, took off the costume, cried and tried to get away. Yeah, he's really brave AND he breaks the rules)
Refused to board the ride or get out of the way - they're sooooo stubborn just like me; can't change it.
Refused to walk on the moving belts - they're enjoying more of the ride.
Touched the artists paints (after being repeatedly warned by the artist) - Aren't they amazing? they're just so naturally CURIous!
Stained your clothing - ha ha ha they're so athletic, they have to climb on everything (including all curbs and benches).
Pushed your child (down to the ground) - They're natural leaders!
Deafened you with their screams for everything from not getting their second bag of cotton candy to not getting their 3rd ice cream of the day (lactose intolerance; only a problem when darling doesn't want to eat dinner).
Ripped YOUR child's pail or shovel from their hand - HA HA HA he get what he wants just like his brother and sister did! (expected behavior of 2; not expected response from mother of 3)
You're the CM that had to tell the highly educated well-employed parents to remove the two LARGE children from the rickety tabletop in EPCOT during Illuminations and deal with the outraged father. So the other 3,000 kids didn't need to see the fireworks IN THE SKY from the tabletop, one 6 1/2 year old shriek of DA DA accompanied by the instant faucet of tears was enough to stop, well, EVERYTHING.
Tried to kill, kick or catch living things- they are so advanced; they are little scientists already.
Took more than of anything offered - you can't fool these kids
Climbed UP the slide - My kids don't like to follow rules; they question everything!
Punched your kid's balloon - Mom tried to stop it; dad thought she was being a *****
You witnessed the snide smirk every time the other adults told them not to do something and they very, very deliberately did it with head cocked while smirking. - We know, understand and appreciate your restraint! The force knows how little we had left when it was over.
*And a wonderful, happy two year old who behaved exactly like a two year old and that we were okay with. 6 is not 2.
Yes, I am a mother and I have traveled with other children - my kids were not perfect; they went at 15 months and 18 months forward. They cried occasionally, had a tantrum once on the trip (and went back to the room if they couldn't pull it together) and sometimes acted out but I am absolutely certain no CM ever had to intervene. THIS was unbelievable.
No, I am not exaggerating. These things actually happened and the responses are as close to exact as I could type them. My fingers are tired but the list could go on and on and on
We took control at the end - knowing we were risking 20 year old friendships - in response, dad chose to rev up the praise and encourage the rule breaking. We are still shell-shocked. We tried. I am sorry. It won't happen again on our time.
Thanks for letting me vent.
I first thought how awful you kept running into these kinds of people. But you actually were vacationing with them???? 
Oh, you poor thing! 
. (I WILL say I am a former child care worker and I've had to personally deal with this type of behavior in my home...99% of the time ONLY when the parents were present. I had rules and they followed them in my house when parents were gone. Also one of the reasons I took early retirement. 
) 
