Those people got thier kid up and ran out the building they were so embarrassed.
If you read my post, I said that I specifically mentioned healthy older kids first off. And I have never glared at anyone to get up or made snippy comments like many of the stroller/parent nags have done. I was merely bringing up that so many people start whining on these boards that adults don't give up their seat automatically to kids or a parent with kids, carrying a stroller etc. I was presenting the other side of the story. You ask if I'm psychic and how dare I presume who needs a seat? Have you read the posts slamming adult guests who don't give up their bus seat to kids or parents? Talk about presumptive and rude. I gave up my seat before and I'll do it again, but as someone else said, it's when I feel like it not because some annoying pushy parent guilted me into it. And I still think that kids should give up a seat to an old person, someone handicapped, or pregnant. I do not fall into any of these categories, but I know I'm wasting my time even attempting to argue this point, because obviously, people read and see what they want to, and respond in a hysterical, aggressive manner. Just please keep in mind that the world does not revolve around you and your offsping-this is why many kids have no boundaries, or respect. It's because they've been taught that the world turns on their needs and wants. Last post on this subject, because I'm starting to get the idea that debating certain subjects is similar to banging your head against a brick wall. Most of the people here are reasonable and objective, fortunately and thank God for the ignore option!
You would not have had fun on my last trip-we were on a bus to AK, and some 20 something year old guy barfed on the bus. He did ask the driver to pull over but didn't make it in time-the front steps got some of it. And it was september and HOT!
Needless to say, everyone else on that bus rode the rest of the way with their hands clamped over their faces. I also think about the "vomit factor" when watching anything that has stadium seating-you know, where the seats are staggered in height?
If you read my post, I said that I specifically mentioned healthy older kids first off. And I have never glared at anyone to get up or made snippy comments like many of the stroller/parent nags have done. I was merely bringing up that so many people start whining on these boards that adults don't give up their seat automatically to kids or a parent with kids, carrying a stroller etc. I was presenting the other side of the story. You ask if I'm psychic and how dare I presume who needs a seat? Have you read the posts slamming adult guests who don't give up their bus seat to kids or parents? Talk about presumptive and rude. I gave up my seat before and I'll do it again, but as someone else said, it's when I feel like it not because some annoying pushy parent guilted me into it. And I still think that kids should give up a seat to an old person, someone handicapped, or pregnant. I do not fall into any of these categories, but I know I'm wasting my time even attempting to argue this point, because obviously, people read and see what they want to, and respond in a hysterical, aggressive manner. Just please keep in mind that the world does not revolve around you and your offsping-this is why many kids have no boundaries, or respect. It's because they've been taught that the world turns on their needs and wants. Last post on this subject, because I'm starting to get the idea that debating certain subjects is similar to banging your head against a brick wall. Most of the people here are reasonable and objective, fortunately and thank God for the ignore option!
OK, so let me see if I correctly understand the proper "bus manners:"
* Young kids should stand on a bus to let older people sit.
* Adults should give up their seats to let tired younger children sit.
* It is safer to hold your child on your lap.
* It is safer for your child to have their own seat.
* Their should never be any tired children on the bus because at the first sign of being remotely tired, you should RUN from the park with your children to ensure that children do not irritate older equally tired and irritated adults on the bus.
* People who require a seat should wait for the next bus.
* Even if you waited for the next bus, you should give up your seat.
* Some people need a seat more than others, due to unforseen ailments.
* The people with unforseen ailments are ALWAYS the people who are standing, never the people/kids not giving up their seats.
* People with strollers should trot along behind the bus to ensure that they are not taking up too much space.
* Being offered a seat is something that everyone should be able to expect.
* No one should automatically expect to be offered a seat.
Did I cover everything?
it won't kill a kid to stand.
Namely, that children should have respect for their elders.
don't expect me to feel bad because a perfectly healthy older kid has to stand.
What happens when grandma goes flying and breaks her hip because YOU'VE decided that YOUR child is more important than anyone else on the bus?
And it's always at least 6 or 7 of them with a couple of stollers and wheelchairs. Sometimes if I'm not in a hurry I just stop and stare at them like WTH? and they eventually break it up. 
So funny. But incredibly annoying if you are trying to get somewhere quickly!!
I would have to say that would be my pet peeve.
What happens when grandma goes flying and breaks her hip because YOU'VE decided that YOUR child is more important than anyone else on the bus?
OMG! I am dying
Some of you mention how you don't like the kids who act up like in the parks, or wear healys and the parents say nothing or ignore the bahavior that can cause injury to said child-- then what is the difference if the kids have to STAND on the bus-- oh- it is at THAT time that everyone worries that their chidren may be injured
I will wait until I can sit down on the bus and once I do, neither I nor my children are giving up our seats unless, at my discretion, I see someone who I feel is deserving. I don't care if you give me the evil eye or throw all the mojo you got at me.
There, I feel better having gotten that off my chest....
Oh wait, I thought this was the "confess your Disney sins" thread
