I don't understand parents who can't say no.
If your child said they wanted to run in to a busy street, would you cave after they whined about it and let them? If they said they didn't want to sit in their car seat, would you put your foot down? Then why will you let them boss you around and treat you like their bitch in line at the grocery store?
Why can't people do it about other things too? Why is it only safety (and sometimes not even that) that makes people discipline their kids? It's important for kids to learn NO.
I'm not perfect, I cave sometimes... but I try to keep it to a minimum and I'm not afraid to grab both kids and leave somewhere. Surely that has to be teaching them something.
If you feel this post is judgy... then you may be one of those people. Mull it over.
Thursday, September 03, 2009
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I have no problem, either, leaving someplace with my kid. A few weeks ago, we were in Wal-Hell and she pitched a fit (something she RARELY does in public, thank the sweet vodka Gods!) over something. After telling her if she didn't stop, we'd go home (which meant no kiddie amusement park). She felt the fit was a better choice. I took her out of the cart, apologized profusely to the employee for leaving my cart and out we went. I don't give a SHITE what anyone thought. My kid will NOT behave that way and if she does, she will learn real quick that Mama doesn't mess around.
I've witnessed numerour parents caving over every little thing. My opinion? It teaches the kid that their parents word means jack crap and if they keep whining, they will eventually get what they want.
Agree with you 100%. I'd rather not have my kids because one of those kids on Super Nanny, thank you very much.
Know what I hate....People who threaten to "leave this playdate" or "one more time..." then they just keep on saying it. Here's an idea - follow through or you'll end up with the kid who knows he/she can get away with anything.
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