paintedlady said:

Shanti0608 said:

I think some times parents and adults seem to forget that small ppl need naps, down time and rest. I know mom's that cart their toddlers all over the place to run errands and play dates but never allow down time or naps for the children. I have had to tell family on several ocassions that we could not do certain things at certain times because I knew it would be too much for our toddler and it would just cause him to be over tired and/or over stimulated and then cause a problem.

So many parents that I know think that little kids don't need routine and they can stay up until 11pm because it fits the parents schedule.

I know my son and I know that he still needs his naps and down time. If he does not get those things he gets over tired and cranky.

I think it takes a balance though, some ppl think that children should not go anywhere that adults are but how are they supposed to learn how to behave and be around adults if you leave them at home every time you go out.

I would never take my son to a movie theatre or a place that was not kid friendly in some way.

I just feel lately that society as a whole does not want to be bothered by other ppls children or their own for that matter.

Weird because kids have been around for a long time, why are they suddenly such a burden?

I was the same way... had to turn down many offers of outings and parties more suited for adults because I had many single adult friends when I had my first child. People got used to me saying no, so instead they would go out with me to more child friendly events and places. Most didn't mind at all and liked it.

It is not a problem of where we go really. Most pubs and public places here in the UK are kid friendly. There's lots of children here and they don't tend to see them as a burden here as much in the US. We have lots of mommy & baby parking at the stores and lovely changing rooms for those of us that have little ones.

The issues I usually have is with ppl (family) that forget how young he is still and that he cannot be out all day without some sort of rest or I will have to deal with the after math for the next few days.

I see it with a lot of mom's these days too when we go to play group. They expect their little ones to be out all day and behave like an adult.