Last night I took my eldest son, of only 14 months trick-or-treating, obviously. Everything was going pretty good, he was a little unsure of it but was happy to hold out his little bag for candy. We reached about our 6th house and things got bad. I was with my sisters and their children and they went ahead of me. When I got to the door the woman was grabbing the candy but stopped and looked at my son. She asked me how old, and I told her, and thats when she stated that he was to young for this. She started going on about me not being responsible (she didn't even know me) and that I needed to take him home. I didn't understand what her problem was, she gave candy to my nephew of only 15 months, but she was giving me a hard time. After she was done she looked at my son and then told me she wouldn't give him any. My son was standing there holding out his bag and she told him no! I finally just decided to walk away, never saying a word to her. Do you think what she did was right?
2006-11-01 14:04:17 · 34 answers · asked by Chelle's Belle 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
i took my 11 month old trick or treating. it is not about the candy it is about the holiday. people who oh so self righteously give you their opinion without ever being asked, and in such a rude manner, don't deserve an iota of your energy. you need it for your family. i'm very sorry that happened to you and your son!
2006-11-01 14:20:20 · answer #1 · answered by gabriela 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
no, people love to see young children experiencing new beginings, my son of 2 wks went out trick or treating and when he was 1 and now since he is 2. That women just has a stick up her butt, you should just ignore the comment she made. If you know where she lives you can write to her about how she hurt your son's feeling and yours and that you negative comment was not needed on this special holiday, tell her that she ruined your holiday and hope's she can't sleep at night for terrorizing a 14 month old boy. Write to her, or confront her. Just don't lock it away, return to the house stand up for yourself and your child, you will be doing this many times down the road, now would be a good time to start. My brother in law belittles my 2 yr old son and calls him names, I called him about and said Hey don't talk to my son that way, it's rude and you can hurt his feelings. Nothing was said the rest of the night, that's how you should make that lady feel.
2006-11-01 14:13:21 · answer #2 · answered by fourcheeks4 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No that was very rude. I would have been soo ofended. Parents take their kids of all ages out trick or treating. It is mostly for the fun. It's not like we let our little guys eat all the candy they get. We as mothers are aware of what sugar does to any child especially those under 3. I feel bad for your little guy because there's no explaining to him why the mean lady didn't give him treats. But don't let it discourage you from taking your son out. That lady was obviously not happy with herself if she decided to be mean to a little boy.
2006-11-01 14:10:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO! That was pretty inconsiderate of her, and I feel bad for your son! I took my daughter when she was just a bit older, and everyone thought she was adorable! They were even nice enough to give her the easier to eat candy if they could. One house was even giving out Little Debbie snacks for the younger kids instead of hard candy! That lady definitely had a problem! I think she deserves eggs & TP next year! LOL
2006-11-02 03:38:48 · answer #4 · answered by angelbaby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not, not all. That is like some one walking up to you and telling you how to dress your kids and to tell them what to eat. She had no right to tell you that. Some people need to hold their mouths shut. I would have said "thank-you for the comment. How dare you sit here and tell me how to be a parent when you just gave another kid that is one month older a piece of candy. Have a great Halloween."
But it wasn't right. Not at all.
I would have said that, but keep in mind, I am pregnant and I would say anything mean back if I were approached like that.
2006-11-01 14:25:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No way!!!!! She had no right to tell you what is right for you and certainly no right saying that you are not a responsible parent. Who the hell does she think she is. I feel so sorry for your little boy. Next year put a sign outside her house saying"BEWARE OF THE WITCH" children do not enter. i would have been fuming if someone had done this to my little boy. it is a night of fun for children!!! you did do the right thing not say anything in front of the kids, but hopefully you will see her again when you don't have the kids with you. RIP INTO HER if you do!
2006-11-02 11:33:22 · answer #6 · answered by mountain girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think she was a complete BIT*H for doing that. Not that your son was going to be eating all if any of the candy anyway. Trick or treating is mostly for the fun of it. I would leave a bag of poop on her doorstep. :o)
2006-11-01 14:51:24 · answer #7 · answered by ~jenjen~ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No,what a b*tch. People these days! Who are they to judge like that? You were having fun with your little boy. You should have told her to get over it, you two were having a blast. Then don't let it get to you- I wouldn't want candy from her anyways! lol I hope you guys continued, because I bet that was fun for him. My son is 13 months, we didn't go because it was really rainy here. So maybe next year I'll get to deal with all that lol... I hope not!
2006-11-01 14:13:34 · answer #8 · answered by m930 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hell no she wasnt right. Damn, it is not so much eating the candy as it is actually trick or treating. So sorry for your son getting denied at such a young age.
2006-11-01 14:07:02 · answer #9 · answered by Love song!! 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
WOW... I would have said something..
Passing out Halloween candy does not give folks the right to judge you.. Many babies go out with older siblings...
Sounds like a troubled lady if you ask me.
I mean if you sent him out alone! Maybe so.. but give me a break..
She was out of line completely.. dont give it another thought.. the world is full of know it all idiots!
Good Luck
Wis2006
2006-11-01 14:17:17 · answer #10 · answered by Wis2006 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋