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[kittywings]

I was going to get dressed and go do my errands TWO HOURS AGO, but these darn forums won't let me leave!

I CAN'T SIT HERE ALL DAY... STOP SUCKING ME IN!!!!

Between SMF and facebook, it's a wonder I can leave the house!

 

[Milla]

LOL! I'm doing the same thing today, but.....I did my one errand for the day at least! I had a rough day yesterday. I went to Walmart and it took 10 years off of my life. I need a day to recover.

 

[kittywings]

Ugh, Walmart... I feel your pain! I hate it with a passion! I went there yesterday to get some coconut oil because all of the other stores were already closed and I was determined to make my first salt bars today....

I had been working in the house/yard all day cleaning and hadn't showered, so I was pretty disgusting... I fit right in!

 

[Guest]

lol at fitting in . I wish we got paid to read the forums , I would be independently wealthy already

Kitn

 

[Milla]

DH is out of town today so I'm on the dang forums again. Posting like a stupid woman and do I really know what I'm talking about anyway????!!! I just love to help people though. Shoulda been a teacher instead of an unemployed engineer.

BTW, why do people let their kids run free and crazy at Walmrt? I just about lost it. I don't have kids so I'm extremely sensitive to that. Have the parnts given up????

 

[mamaT]

As my 75 year old dad would say "just turn them loose on the public". You see so few well behaved children nowadays. Some just don't care and the others are afraid if they disipline the children that they will be hauled into court. If I had acted like some of the children I see in public, I wouldn't have been able to sit down for a week. No bounderies for these kids make for wild, no holds barred teenagers and adults, who in turn end up with children of their own.

 

[artisan soaps]

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[kittywings]

Well, right now, I'm not working... at least, not really (it's a LONG story). Anyhoo, I seem to spend all day online going back and forth between the forums, facebook and researching stuff... then I wonder where my day went!

I was working at a restaurant a couple of years ago and these people were at a corner booth and letting their child stand on the top of the booth seats and climb around. The manager went over to tell them that they couldn't do that and they gave her attitude!!! (sigh) I would be a total Nazi with my kids, if/when I have them. I don't f$#% around!

 

[Sibi]

I know the exact Walmart kids you speak of. OMG they drive me insane and unfortunately it's not the kids fault, it's the PARENTS fault. My son would never (has never) behaved that way in public. Why? Because I started disciplining him when he was a wee lad, a toddler. Get em young or you will have your hands full later!!! I've never laid a hand on my son cause I've learned that the "evil eye" and a stern voice are much more effective!

 

[Guest]

I know the exact Walmart kids you speak of. OMG they drive me insane and unfortunately it's not the kids fault, it's the PARENTS fault. My son would never (has never) behaved that way in public. Why? Because I started disciplining him when he was a wee lad, a toddler. Get em young or you will have your hands full later!!! I've never laid a hand on my son cause I've learned that the "evil eye" and a stern voice are much more effective!

well on the kid issue, I am definately down wit yu guys! Thisis my first day to myself after 4 days of nothing but OPK (other people's kids ).

Yesterday I had HAD it! 8 kids with me and my daughter. The oldest were the most high maintenance two lil boys I ever met, one talked and talked and talked, the other is one of those sly sulky kids u have to watch constantly. the three and four year olds were like lil complaining old ladies...one boy had a stuffed bear WE were required to "watch" the whole time at the park. and then the two year old who weighs the same as 4 cinder blocks who loves to throw tantrums at the least bit of discomfort.

My one favorite...a fiesty lil 2 year old who all I can say to discribe her is she "handles her business"...never cries, or complains and steady on her feet in the playground and water park.

I think parents are coddling these kids WAY TO MUCH!

 

[vivcarm]

I know the exact Walmart kids you speak of. OMG they drive me insane and unfortunately it's not the kids fault, it's the PARENTS fault. My son would never (has never) behaved that way in public. Why? Because I started disciplining him when he was a wee lad, a toddler. Get em young or you will have your hands full later!!! I've never laid a hand on my son cause I've learned that the "evil eye" and a stern voice are much more effective!

Yep you have to start when they are young, you don't need to hit your bairns either. I get nothing but praise for my daughter, she is almost eight, although when puberty hits, it might be pay back time!!

 

[artisan soaps]

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[krissy]

i was in walmart today and there were 3 ladies actually in a fist fight there. inside the store. the worst part was they has 4 kids with them all obviously under age 10 and they were cussing and fighting and yelling in front of them.
i am one of those parents that keeps her kids close. they are not allowed out of my sight in public. they get compliments all the time for being so well behaved. it is sad that people expect the opposite out of kids instead of what kids should be like.
people are surprised by good behavior and see bad behavior becoming the norm. not from my kids though! i will leave in the middle of shopping if they get out of line, before i will allow them to embarrass me or act like other kids i have seen.

 

[Milla]

My youngest (b/7) however, well that's a different story .. He has mental disabilities and I tell you, some of the comments (no doubt said for me to hear) in shops bring me to tears :cry:

Awww, people can be so insensitive and small! Makes me mad.

 

[Guest]

Hey vivcarm, don't buy into that 'wait till she's a teenager' concept - my girl is nearly 17 and as smart/fun/well behaved and respectful as she was at 2! I'm constantly getting praised for her behaviour by teachers, her employee, and other parents .. As a single mum I take great pride in that too

Kids need strong boundaries & love, I find discipline isn't really needed when they have those to begin with ..

My youngest (b/7) however, well that's a different story .. He has mental disabilities and I tell you, some of the comments (no doubt said for me to hear) in shops bring me to tears :cry:

artisan, you are lucky having a "good teen" girl...each of mine, what I found when puberty hit, was that they each acquired the personality of a person I would have NEVER choosen as a freind when I was their age. Two of my kids are part of the "in-crowd" of which I was never a part.

One is absurdly ambitious and elitist and the other lives far outside the cultural norms I adhere to. I love them dearly and wouldn't trade them for the world but it was a shocker the personalities they acquired.

 

[vivcarm]

Hey vivcarm, don't buy into that 'wait till she's a teenager' concept - my girl is nearly 17 and as smart/fun/well behaved and respectful as she was at 2! I'm constantly getting praised for her behaviour by teachers, her employee, and other parents .. As a single mum I take great pride in that too

Kids need strong boundaries & love, I find discipline isn't really needed when they have those to begin with ..

My youngest (b/7) however, well that's a different story .. He has mental disabilities and I tell you, some of the comments (no doubt said for me to hear) in shops bring me to tears :cry:

Thanks I am hoping that she will be ok, I do think that praise and respect are very important, as is discipline, not pyscical, I mean if she does something that I don't like, or behaves in a manner that is not appropriate, there is alwasy a consequence. Nothing major, if you say you are going to do something ALWAYS follow it through that way they know you mean buisness, and they learn that respect works both ways. To be honest, I don't have to discipline her very often. I love her to bits!!

 

[Sibi]

My son is very well behaved and just an all around great boy! But he just turned 13 and outside influences weigh more heavily in this age group. Parents MUST be vigilent with regards to the friends they are choosing because their friends will have a greater infuence/impact on them during these teen years (much to my dismay). I'm going to keep an eye on the friend situation and if there is a friend I do not approve of then I will talk to my son about it. The best we can do at this point is talk, talk, talk.... Always keep the lines of communication open and the parent/child bond close. Give em lots of love, a little lee-way, trust, and hope they'll do the right thing. If they don't, step in and fix it. That's my game plan anyway.....

 

[vivcarm]

My son is very well behaved and just an all around great boy! But he just turned 13 and outside influences weigh more heavily in this age group. Parents MUST be vigilent with regards to the friends they are choosing because their friends will have a greater infuence/impact on them during these teen years (much to my dismay). I'm going to keep an eye on the friend situation and if there is a friend I do not approve of then I will talk to my son about it. The best we can do at this point is talk, talk, talk.... Always keep the lines of communication open and the parent/child bond close. Give em lots of love, a little lee-way, trust, and hope they'll do the right thing. If they don't, step in and fix it. That's my game plan anyway.....

With you on that Sibi, talk, talk, talk and listen, listen listen too!

 

[Bunny]

LOL, I know the feeling! By the way, I LOVE your pic. It is hilarious, and the bathroom looks exactly like mine! Cute fat kitties are my favorite kind!