seems like a lot of today's parents let their kids do whatever the fuck they want to do out in public--act up, be disrespectful to property that is not their, ride them goddamn heeley's shoes in the middle of a crowd-all sorts of shit, and if you say something to the kid (usually because the parent ain't within 30 feet), then the parent wanna come over and try to get brand new with you. "you got something to say to my child, you come see me"--no trick, if you had your damn child with you and taught igor some damn manners, we wouldn't be having this conversation. i'm just saying..back in my day of growing up--not only would the neighbor or teacher whup your ass for gewtting jiggy, they called your momma and told her they popped taht ass, and then when you got home, she popped that ass, and when your father got home, he popped that ass too.

okay rant over

Fury said:

Did U know they had an episode on Dr Phil about this exact topic?

Fury said:

That posterior was wrecked, eh? I'd run away, like the brat I was.....okay, maybe not. But, I'd be pretty sore and pissed.
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chillichocaholic said:

if i had oprah's money behinfd me, you would have heard it from me first

Fury said:

Proudly NOT one of those parents - I taught my kids that if they choose to act a fool then they are accountable for whatever comes from it

Apparently they think it's cute to raise spoiled brats who'll grow up to be shitty people themselves (like their parents)

Oh, PLEASE don't get me started on the "bad parent" topic.
It's not pretty when i get that worked up.

Let's just say i had an episode 2 weeks ago at the theater seeing Beowulf when some idiot brought a CRYING INFANT to the movies.

And don't EVEN get me started on people that bring babies to BARS.

igor

i think these days, parents get SO caught up in using negotiation instead of discipline with their kids, if they see anyone forcing the little darling to take responsibility for their actions, it's like some kind of abuse. it's creepy. when i was little i was taught to be afraid of two things: god and mom. looking back, i don't see a damn thing wrong with that. i knew where my boundaries were set.

ButterscotchPimp said:

no shit.

Anxiety said:

are you saying I am abusive

Anxiety said:

exactly.

i think that some parents just don't want to hear about what their kids do even if its bad and they know it. you just can't say anything bad about them. which is not a bad thing in imo unless they are unaware or in denial and choose not to nip it in the bud before it gets outta hand.

Mach said:

noooo! i'm saying you're not abusive enough! carry pepper spray! set up a kennel for children in your attic! the possibilities are endless!

Fury said:

I hate those things they cause nothing but trouble.

Two women were having a screaming match in the supermarket because one woman's heeley wearing kid had rolled head first in to the front of another woman's parked trolley.
the mother was blaming the woman with the trolley for not looking where she was going and would take no responsibility for allowing her child to go rolling all over a busy supermarket.

When I see children I typically have the reaction Pasty had when she answers the door and sees the French farmer.

The parents take things personally. When you "discipline" their child for them, they think you're implying they're a bad parent. Rather than seeing it as you protecting their children or other people from harm, they get defensive about their parenting skills. I typically try to get away from the kids before I say anything but if I can't I will say something. And if their mom gets snippy with me, I will be sure to tell her about herself.

the other day, these babies were standing on the tables in the eating section of the store I was at, and their parents were next to them in line for food and talking to them, as if they weren't doing that at. If it was me, I'd tell them to sit their butts down on the bench like they're supposed to, and if they don't listen, we would go home and they would be sent to their room. And no, I don't plan on having kids, I would be too overprotective with them, cause I know what the world is like.

I got to say, My Kids good most of the time.I think God for that,
But my oldest like to hang with trouble maker some time.

horatio said:

You give them money?

b/c kids have thier parants wrapped around thier little fingers..if they dont get what they want they have a hissy fit, so parants give in b/c why??? b/c its EASIER than dealing with a whiny kid! thats right...take the easy way out & raise your brat to be a self centered selfish me first thorn in society~~

if my kid EVER gave me shit in the middle of a store I would wipe the smirk off his face (or butt) real fast.

Oppps..that has nothing to do with the question...
i guess the parants are too busy talking or text messaging or gabbing on the cell & not paying attention to their kids...so basically the kids are on thier own & raising hell. sometimes i just want to shake sence into them (parants & kids) but generally I walk away~~