I. Hate. Small. Children! >:(

**CathyBogart** · 12-04-2005, 07:21 PM

Today was rotten. Woke up early this morning with a migraine, so I dosed myself with Excedrin and went back to sleep. When I woke back up, my headache was gone but the nausea accompanying it remained. I went to work anyways.

First thing when I got to work, I went to put away a mosaic tile mold, only to find that some %&*(%^)(%^*(&% little kid had PEED IN IT! I STUCK MY HAND IN IT! I almost threw up on the spot. I put it in the dumpster, washed my hands, and told my boss...who told me to take it out of the dumpster so she could wash it off. *Snarl*

A few hours later, I'm kneeling down to show someone something and their little kid leans over and SCREAMS something right in my face. He sprayed spit all over me, and actually made me dizzy from the noise. Nobody in the family with him was the least little bit apologetic either, they thought it was funny!!!

I closed the case full of stuff I was helping them with, announced to the general vicinity that I was going home, and did just that.

I've washed my hands countless times since this morning and I still feel disgusting, and I'm still nauseated, and I want it to go away so I can enjoy my half day off... *grumpy*

**CagneyDog** · 12-04-2005, 07:35 PM

Not ALL kids are like that.

Sorry you had such a bad day.

**.sarah** · 12-04-2005, 07:41 PM

Oh my

That's horrible.

**Lady's Human** · 12-04-2005, 07:44 PM

Cathy,

Don't hate the small children, hate the parents that seem to be letting them do whatever the hell they want.

**Corinna** · 12-04-2005, 07:49 PM

I can understand working in a terriost I mean tourist gift shop. Parents think a vacation means also from parenting (thats what clerks in stores are for). I had a 3 year old trying climb the glass shelving on the peg board walls. Parents got pissy when I pulled him down and he started screaming. I gave the parents a few words about glass and cuts. They stromed out , the rest of the store and customers clapping.

**Uabassoon** · 12-04-2005, 08:05 PM

I also get so angry with parents sometimes. Like when their children run behind the bar, and we let the parents know that no one is allowed back there plus it is very unsafe. However 10 minutes later we turn around and the kid is in the back area again.

**areias** · 12-04-2005, 08:36 PM

Awww, thats awful. I hate parents too. And I especially hate those kind of parents as dog owners, too.

**carole** · 12-04-2005, 08:46 PM

Hate is a strong word to be using, Please don't hate all small children, you were one yourself once, and I am sorry you had such a horrid time, because I don't think anyone would find it pleasing to have that happen to them, but it really is the parents of these children who should be held accountable for allowing their children to behave so badly. Cheer up, tomorrow is another day.

**trayi52** · 12-04-2005, 08:52 PM

I have to agree with Carol, the parents are the one at fault. I am sorry you had such a bad day, though. Hopefully you will have a better day tomorrow.

Willie

**CathyBogart** · 12-04-2005, 08:59 PM

I'm starting to feel better, I think I traced the source of my problem to some tea I was drinking yesterday. Blah, it was good tea too. Tomorrow's going to be better, it's my friday.

**Karen** · 12-04-2005, 11:11 PM

One hug from Miss Marylin (my niece, age 4) and you'd feel better about little kids, I promise!

I know you don't really hate the kids, just the parents who feel it is everyone else's job to keep track fo their kid.

It could be worse, you could be a teacher!

**gini** · 12-05-2005, 12:42 AM

I think this calls for a TIME OUT for the PARENTS

**Cataholic** · 12-05-2005, 09:39 AM

Originally Posted by Karen

I know you don't really hate the kids, just the parents who feel it is everyone else's job to keep track fo their kid.

Actually, Cathy does have some serious dislike of little kids, which is 'fine', as she is entitled to that feeling.

However, I hope to do her proud one day by making sure I am NOT the type of parent she despises.

Most outings, family ones included, are pure hell for me- if I am alone with Jonah. I am somewhere between a hawk, a bear, a monkey and a watchdog. BUT, if Jonah is ever to learn about society, and how to act, I have to go out with him (not to mention we need food).

So, while some parents are a bit laid back, know that some of us are really doing all we can to maintain tight controls. Sometimes, that is harder than it might appear.

(PS to Uba- I do NOT let Jones behind the counter at SB, but, he does remove all the CDs while I wait in line (yes, I dutifully pick them up)).

**Tubby & Peanut's Mom** · 12-05-2005, 09:53 AM

Jo, you're so right in that not all parents are like that. I have some friends who have children who are a delight to be around - even when out in public. They are always polite to adults, even seconds after they were being "kids" and getting ready for a scolding.

However, I do believe you and my friends are in the minority these days - which is too sad - especially since everyone is so willing to crow about "family values" and such.