Nothing pisses me off more than sitting down to a nice meal at a restaurant to the sound of screaming children. The same can be said for kids kicking my seat throughout a movie. Or children that think it’s their right (with the backing of their trollish-bow-wearing mother) to mock my bad habits.
This has nothing to do with kids - it has to do with manners and respect for your fellow person. I would never, ever bring our beagle-boys to an inappropriate place (and I know some of you will take offense to my equating children with canines, but get over it). I’ve seen spectacular displays of selfish disregard by both parents and children, in galleries and stores and just walking down the street.
It’s my view - if you can’t control yourself, and this goes for both the grown ups and kids - stay home and watch TV. If you can, come on out and enrich my life. I am always amused and smiling when children point out my oddities or ask honest questions (the ones their parents are terrified to ask). I think that the innocence and curiosity that I once possessed got lost in the fast-pace of being an adult. Kids bring that out in me, they really do.
I think “Behave or Begone” applies to everyone.
As for the rest of this beautiful, drizzle-soaked Monday, I have to work on timesheets and try to get my paperwork done.
Dear Bitches – get to work!
That will be all. I hope you all have a great morning (it’s amazing what Sudafed and a cup of coffee will do for my mood) and be careful in that rain!
December 19th, 2005 at 10:40 am
I concur!
ROBBLERAWR!
December 19th, 2005 at 10:41 am
are my kids really that bad?
We are picky about where we take them when we go out. If its Chili’s or something along that line we will take the kids with us. But if its not a chain restaraunt or something along the lines of Flemings… they will stay at home. We also try not to take Chloe out when its after 6pm because we know that most people dont have 2/3 yr olds and we would like to show respect for other people that want to eat, plus she gets cranky and we can recognize that. SO why torture other people… Nicholas on the other hand is generally quiet, plus he is 10 and I will kill him if he behaves inappropriately in public and he knows that.
December 19th, 2005 at 10:54 am
Some places you expect to see children. (That is why I avoid them
) Other times you don’t expect it, but I’m seeing them more and more, at late movies, late dinners and the like. I’m a little baffled at what the hell these parents are doing. As has been mentioned, I personally don’t hate kids, but not everyone finds their antics (when misbehaving) cute. I am one of them. While I suppose most parents would find it offensive I don’t see why it would be such a crime to have an adults only section of restaraunts, similar to the smoking section of yesteryear.
December 19th, 2005 at 11:35 am
Hollie you are a responsible parent. But we both have seen people in galleries doing shocking things to the artwork, and this includes both adults and children.
I think more than anything - I want people to show respect. I respect parents and children (and I know exactly what I’m getting into when I go to Toys-R-Us on a Saturday) and I don’t expect them to be locked up for the rest of their lives. But a child running around Seito Sushi at 10 at night is just bloody irritating. I felt like dunking the kid in soy sauce, and then pouring my hot tea on his father, who just ooohed and aaaahed as the spawn crashed into the waitress.
I think a kids section would be quite appropriate for those places (like Fridays or Bennigans) that serve both kinds of people…but that’s just me
December 19th, 2005 at 1:55 pm
Did I tell you about the kids on the airline when we went to Dallas? THey were horrible, their parents sat there reading their magazines while these two boys that are Nicks age ran up and down the aisle. The Flight attendants tried to be nice and ask the parents to control their children, but alas they would not. I went to take Chloe to the bathroom in our cabin and the kids had demolished it, chloe refused to use it and ended up wetting her pants. She was so grossed out by the bathroom, and I dont blame her. I was mortified. About 30 minutes before we landed me and another lady yanked her children up out of the aisle and asked her in not so nice a tone to “control her “heathen” children.” there was applause… it was great!
December 20th, 2005 at 9:05 pm
I totally agree with you… and I love my children but there is a time and a place for them to be when going into public settings. I would never take my 11 month old to a movie only because I know that she will disrupt the entire evening for everyone there - not because hse is bad but because she is a baby, I would never take my 6 year old to a symphony because he would be to high stung and board, and I would never take my 10 year old to a bar….. I have seen this little rugrats you speak of and as a fellow parent I want to take those kids parents over my knee and spank them for having no respect or curtosy for their fellow poeple around them. I try not to let my kids be irritating or disrespectful and they know if they are their asses are mine once we get home…. I know that derek drives you mad but hopefully he will settle down in a few years and I promise eventually Miya will be able to verbalize what is wrong with her verses yelling or crying…. and they you will fall in love with her
December 21st, 2005 at 7:10 am
I love my nephews, I do. I actually like kids. I think their curiosity and honesty are refreshing. I hate brats and self-centered parents. That’s where the dfference lies.
And when Miya is old enough I will teach her the secrets of tomboy-ism!!