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3rd Trimester
I have an idea...
Let's raise our future LO's to have some manners! I'm tired of going out in public, and seeing people let their kids run wild. I went to lunch today, and some lady let her kid (who was TOO old to act the way he did), run around everyone's tables. He was at LEAST 5 or 6. He ran to peoples tables, screamed in their faces, tried to jump and hit the hanging lamps above their heads, and dropped things onto their plates and tables from the platform where he & his mom were seated. The waiter had to ask her to "contain" her child twice! His mom was too busy doing her makeup at the table and texting to pay attention. The manager had to ask her to keep him from harassing the customers, or she'd be asked to leave. When she finally made him sit down, he screamed and cried at the top of his lungs, and kicked the table and chairs. She offered him a soda to get him to shut up. Now that's grade A parenting: Reward the negative! Some people...
~ Mrs. G
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Re: I have an idea...
I've taught my son basic manners. Sit still at a restaurant. No screaming inside. Say please and thank you. Wait your turn.
It amazes me how many people tell me how well behaved he is. It's frustrating because manners shouldn't be the exception! They should be the norm!
On a side note, I probably would have said something to the mother myself. Like, "I'll be leaving my check on your table since your son ruined my dinner."
I like that idea. I may use that if I ever encounter a problem like this.
hmm a trip to the bathroom and a good spanking woulda fixed that! Oh wait thats right we live in a society where its wrong to spank and discipline our children! Mine on the other hand will be spanked! and will have some damn manners!
Sorry that just annoys the hell outa me how some parents let their kids act!
I spank my son in public.
I do not beat him. I define spanking as one swat on the rear. It takes a lot to get me to that point but, if it happens, he knows mama means business.
LET someone call CPS on me. They will see the happiest, healthiest kid alive.
I agree! A swift swat on the rear will NOT kill them! You are not hitting to hurt, you're trying to get their attention when all else fails.
that is exactly why dh and i have decided when a spanking is needed lo will get one! I wasn't spanked or disciplined much at all growing up and was a HORRIBLE teenager, the things i did i do not want my child doing, therefore she will get disciplined and not get away with everything i did. My father doesn't agree with this but then again consider the source!(i think thats how you say it, haha sry its late! the brain is fried for the night!)
I couldn't agree more with this. I understand that kids have their moments and misbehave. That's why you as the parent are supposed to discipline them. A child doing what OP said he was doing has clearly not only not been disciplined, but has pretty much gotten away with anything. I feel sorry for him because he deserves to have a parent that loves him enough to discipline him.
My son is no angel, but when he misbehaves, he is disciplined. We use whatever method is necessary (a warning, a firm talking to, a time out, a spanking). I would much rather be the "bad parent" who spanks and my kid becomes a self-controlled human being than the "good parent" who didn't and whose kid turns out to be a monster.
I agree that a spanking is not abuse. If people seriously believe that, they need to talk to some social workers. People who abuse their kids are rarely doing it because of disipline/behavior problems. They usually have issues and are just sick and hurt their children. If I was ever compared to a child abuser it would make me sick. I've heard awful stories from DH's aunt about what real child abusers do to their children.
I wasnt spanked as a kid and turned out fine, however, it was the look of disappointment on my parents face (and the threat of a spanking) that made me behave. I think my parents have smacked me maybe about 4-5 times in my entire life.
I dont have issues with spanking a kid, whether in public or private. A swat on the bottom does not hurt as much as a slap across the face, and does far less damage, but still has the potential to stun the kid into behaving (OMG, mommy smackeed me, I better be good or she'll do it again).
I have seen a woman take a belt off the rack at Walmart and hit her kid with it a few blows before putting it back on the rack - you can guarantee that I and a few other people called in for both store management and the cops for that. Belting a 3 year old for crying at 11 at night while shopping at a loud store is ridiculous, that kid should have been in bed at home or she should have had him sitting in a cart instead of making him walk around because she didnt feel like pushing a cart (as an employee, I got to hear her whine to the general manager).
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I will spank my kid if the situation calls for it. I was spanked as a kid and I tell you what I was the most respectful to my parents than any of my other friends were to their parents. I remember one time I got a spanking and I told my mom I would tell the school she abuses me...her response? Tell them that and I'll show you what abuse is! haha oh man, that's awful!