I. Hate. Small. Children! >:(

[CathyBogart]

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]

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]

I think this calls for a TIME OUT for the PARENTS

[Cataholic]

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]

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.

[moosmom]

What Lady's Human said. Blame the parents who let them get away with such behavior.

Sorry you had such a sucky day. Migraines are awful!!!

[popcornbird]

The problem is not the kids. The problem is the parents. Society has no value of family life these days. Kids aren't raised properly, taught proper manners, etc. Its not their fault...no child is born with these things. Its like blaming a plant for growing 'crazy' when no one trimmed/groomed it. Kids that are not brought up properly are like a garden that is not cared for. Beautiful in itself, but ugly because of the lack of care/attention. If the parents didn't teach their kid anything, how is the child to blame? Young children are young...not old enough to know right from wrong on their own. I love young children. Good kids are adorable, charming, and lighten up this world.

[CathyBogart]

You're partly right, Karen...there are some kids I like, DBF's adorable little nieces for sure. Cataholic, you and Jonah are welcome in my store anytime. (It's a hobby shop, I'm sure you'd both have fun!)

But days like that make me want to get out of customer service and hole myself up in a cubicle somewhere and never see the light of day again. *sigh*

[CathyBogart]

As much as everyone may go on about parents being the root of the problem....the parents are the root of the problem, but when someone is shrieking in your face, the problem is the person in your face, not the person five feet away.

I don't buy the "They don't know any better" argument. When I was that age, I inavdertently said some rude things just because I didn't know any better(Some of them still make me blush remembering them), but by the age of six I had a pretty darn good concept of what was and was not obnoxious, as well as the ability to restrain myself. Both of my siblings did too, so it can't be all that unusual.

My IUD was the best investment I ever made, LoL.

ETA: MUAHAHAHA! I figured out the source of my migraines! I've been drinking this really yummy dandelion and sasparilla tea lately, but it seems that every time I do I wake up with a migraine. *sigh* gotta find another good tea....

[Clare1980]

I KNOW how you feel, this is WHY I dont let any kids near me or in my house.

With my ocd, I couldnt work with children, let alone be near them.

[Allecto]

There are some good ones out there. One of my jobs right now is in customer service, and just when I think I want to get my tubes tied because of all the loud, rude, tantrum-throwing brats, some little cutie pops up who holds the door open for the person after them, says 'thank you', and obeys his/her attentive parent. I do agree that it mostly depends on the parent (until they get closer to the teen years), and if they're little kids the blame lies mostly with mom and dad.

[jackie]

Cathy,

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

I agree with that 100%, most parents won't say "boo" to their children.

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).

The more you post the more I love you. Thanks for making me LOL before work.