I was in a situation today where I so badly wanted to criticize another parent (stranger) today. I held my tongue and did not, but it made me wonder how other people handle the situation....
2006-12-21 17:16:28 · 23 answers · asked by katherinernilson 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I personally haven't come across anything too serious enough for me to say something. If the child were in danger- abuse, then yes, I'd probably say something and call the cops or get the cop from the store if there was one. I feel bad for many kids though.
2006-12-21 17:20:00 · answer #1 · answered by m930 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-01 02:00:41 · answer #2 · answered by lemanski 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but I sure have wanted to a few times. If the child is being neglected or left to themselves to wander around this can be a danger to them. What bugs me most is going to a store and a toddler getting into a lot of things and the parent ignoring them and not correcting them. That never would have happened when I was growing up. Guess that back then our parents were stricter with us, and I appreciate that. But I don't recall ever correcting a parent in public.
2006-12-21 17:27:51 · answer #3 · answered by godsgirl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Like you I've wanted to but I bite my tongue. It's important to just mind your own if you know what I mean. It's just one of those things that you never know what's going on.
Many parents try hard everyday. I know there have been some days where some people could say I'm a horrible mother but you know I just keep on going. I've got eight babies. I've done a heck of a great job on all of them. If some lady sees me one day when I'm at the end of my rope tell one of them to go sit in the car because they're being rude or disrespectful then so be it.
Just try not to be too critical! What did she do anyway?
2006-12-21 17:24:36 · answer #4 · answered by La'Shauda 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, I have notified a few parents that their children were standing in the seat of the shopping cart and ready to fall out. The parents were oblivious to what was going on.
I actually found a toddler at a mall one time--crying hysterically. I had her for 20 minutes before security finally found the mother in a store dressing room--at the other end of a rather large mall.
The mother was furious at this little girl (18 months old ). I was afraid to say anything to the mother as I could tell she would just take it out on that baby later. By the way, that toddler was soaking wet--she had to have had that diaper on for hours and hours. I was totally soaked by that wet diaper while carrying her. That mother didn't even say thanks.
2006-12-21 17:22:27 · answer #5 · answered by maamu 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Well, never to their faces...LOL. I think most people I know have made comments about parents who seem to be utterly oblivious to their children's horrid behavior. I have never said something to the stranger directly, though. I guess I'm too chicken, plus I never know if the example of poor parenting I am seeing is a regular thing or just some freak occurance of the moment.
2006-12-21 17:21:27 · answer #6 · answered by MissM 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's your business if the so called parent is beating some poor child in the middle of the street. The only people that say "Mind your own business" are bad parents anyway. You should never be embarrassed to stand up for someone who is being abused.
2006-12-21 17:20:47 · answer #7 · answered by Calvin 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i try to remember that even if i disagree not really my business. but there was one time when i couldn't keep my mouth shut. there was a little girl about 3 in the large part of a shopping basket. she was reaching for something on the shelf, and her mother was too busy talkin on her phone to notice. the little girl tipped the basket over. her mother proceeded to yell at her. and i did jump in and tell the women that instead of yelling at her daughter she should be loving on her and apologizing for not paying attention.
2006-12-21 20:32:56 · answer #8 · answered by wendy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, theres times I say (out loud) MY GOODNESS ! What The heck ?!!!!! But ultimately walk away...... It may be none of my business, but I agree.....Sometimes its hard ! Now, if I'm arresting a minor, and the parents aren't saying anything--- I WILL ! But general public--- I just roll my eyes and go on.....
2006-12-21 17:28:06 · answer #9 · answered by Missy 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If the child is in immediate danger then I always say something. If its something like a temper tantrum its not my place to say. However I love yelling at parents about Healey's in crowded areas. I very often want to push those kids over as well.
2006-12-21 17:19:17 · answer #10 · answered by J. R 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋