parents take their screaming babies out in public and make others suffer?

Answer 1

Well, it may not be to make others suffer per se. Many cannot handle being around children in public. Could it be that they themselves are childfree and consider it to be an intrusion on their chosen lifestyle..? Or because they are childless, it is a reminder when around children..? When you are out around children, are you in a "family" type environment..?

Families are being touted by resturants, more so now days, as they need the revenue. Department Stores now offer "childcare" centers so parents can shop. Malls offer "children centers" so they can enjoy a meal out. Take in a movie or go shopping. Being a childfree couple or single childfree isn't the, for here, American Standard. Family and Family Values are all the "rage" Stateside. So now those who are childfree are the "odd man out" as it were. Employers give overtime to the married female or male or single parent over a childfree employee. This phenomenom was the norm in the '80's as well. I too am a single parent. I, unlike some, take others into consideration of what I would appreciate while out.

An environment that is the following when I am blessed w/a sitter:
Quiet, comfortable, "smokefree", relaxed, childfree.

I find it annoying Myself when the parent, parents and or childcare giver allows their child to run wild, throw tantrums or worse and I have been privy to it, throw foods. Everyone has the right to enjoy an outing. So, sometimes one just needs to learn how to drown it out. I overlook loud, obnoxious adults when I am out. So, give that a try when seeing a child sitting at a table. Ask not to be seated near a family. They want your business. They will accomadate you to gain your money. Avoid the obvious "Family Venues", i.e., resturants that have play areas, the end of the city park that has the playground, movies that would be precieved as for the "Entire Family". I personally learn the times when a resturant "is" Family Friendly. I wait until movies comes out on DVD. I save money that way too. Babysitters are a joy. Then, you, as I, can enjoy some "grown up" time out.

There is no reason for anyone, be they childfree, childless or w/children to suffer when out in public because a child may be having a bad day or worse, merely misbehaving in public.

We all need to learn tolerance/patiences for all situations. Either adults or children.

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Answer 2

This should be excused if the screaming baby is in a grocery store or some other store that sells necessities. You can say that they should just get a sitter, but a sitter is not always available. And screaming kid or not, you still need food for the week.

On the other hand, there is no excuse for taking a screaming kid to a movie theater to watch a movie that is geared towards people older than 12. If it's a children's movie, then it's understandable. But overall, the theater is a quiet place, and if your kid cannot be quiet, they do not belong there.

With all this having been said, it is not realistic (or reasonable) to expect parents to keep their kids out of public places at all times. For one thing, if they never take the kid out in public, the kid will never learn how to act in public. I don't have kids, but that doesn't mean I should expect parents to keep their kids hidden in the house just because they do have a kid. If a screaming kid in a store or some other public place is bothering you (collective you, not necessarily directed towards the asker), remember this: You (once again, collective you) have to listen to the kid for a few minutes or an hour at the very most--the parent has to listen to that off and on 24/7. Count your blessings. Peace.

Answer 3

Why do they??
I used to wonder the same thing, I also used to think they were bad parents... But than my cousin had a baby, shes three now. And i see it has nothing to do with that now... Also, when parents take there kids out there are hoping they will behave.... if they dont most cases they cant help it and it bugs them just as much.. I know my cousin bothers me... lol.. anyways, but if the parent doesnt seem to be doing anything about it, thats when i would be upset.

Answer 4

A crying baby out in public is one thing. Sometimes a baby is inconsolable.
However, a screaming baby in a movie theater, music venue, restaurant; that's something the mother should remove the baby from and take care of the matter.

p.s. "Shadowpuppet" below put it better than I could.

Answer 5

I don't mind so much if it's a baby, but fit-pitching three year olds I cannot abide! Although, at the grocery store, a lady had her baby just in a complete meltdown while she was in line. I almost went and got the baby just to help out. I bet it took her twenty minutes to get that poor thing calmed down.
Oh, and DON'T let your kids cry at the movies. Better yet, if they are babies, get a sitter!!!

Answer 6

It's not the childs fault really. If you were a mother; would you want to stay in the house all day while you have an active kid wanting to go out? the mothers can't help it if their child gets restless but it doesn't help if people are inconsiderate of how frustrated the parents are and complain about it.

Answer 7

If it is a small baby thats not the parents fault. Now letting your toddler throw tantrums in public is uncalled for. I have a 2 year old and we dont take him to restaurants because we actually want to enjoy our meals and have respect for other diners.

Answer 8

This is so hard. I usualy just ignore it.

If it is a movie the parent should immediately exit.

Kids are going to throw fits in stores. But they should not be allowed to act rudely and run rampant. That is disrespectful to society as a whole and dangerous to the welfare of the child.

Answer 9

Sure. Because you never know when your child will be an angel or a demon spawn from hell. Honestly, I wish they would stay at home, but I don't expect it. The only time it is simply not acceptable is when you at a movie theatre. Hire a babysitter or stay at home, because it is just plain old rude. Especially when I have to pay $10 to see it. Other than that, as long as it is your brat and not mine, I'm good.

Answer 10

What is your question? And what is it about the parents that you think they could do to keep their child from screaming? I'm so sure YOU never inconvenienced or annoyed anyone when you were a child.