Braty kids in PA?

Question

I went with my university to Philadelphia this weekend and it was filled with bad mannered children. We went to see the king tut exhibit and there were a few schools there. These kids have absolutly no manners at all. They were pushing people from my group down the stairs, stramping over our bags while waiting to get into the Imax (sitting on benches), and they would scream durring the movie. The kids were about 4th graders too. I finally got REALLY angry and walked up to one of their teachers, who wasn't doing anything, and told her that 'her students made me not want to have kids, and they instead of the school spending 30 dollars a ticket for the studetns they should teach some manners.'

The teachers got really angry at us and the kids got worse. I don't think I was in the wrong, do you think I was?

Answer 1

no you are not wrong at all, you should be applauded for having the courage to say something so well done!

Answer 2

I'm sorry that you had such a bad experience. I have not gone yet but, I understand that the King Tut exhibit is wonderful.

I do not think that you were wrong in doing what you did. When I approach people in public, I often consider my approach. Sometimes you are angry. However, it is quite difficult to do but, you must control your anger.

I have been in the same situation. I was in a restaurant having dinner with my family in Virginia and there were two children, under age 5 weaving in and out between the tables where people were trying to enjoy their dinner.

Many people gave the mother looks, including my husband and me. She caught on slowly. After calling her children to the table, she ppacked up their belongings and left.

I have 2 children. I was raised the old fashion way. I believe that children should be disciplined before they leave the home. And, given strict reminders.

Teachers should practice the same thing. But, some of them don't. I have gone on school trips with my children and I agree with you. It can be a disgrace and disenchanting when you look at the youth of today.

I'm sure we all acted up at some point in our lives. But, we were properly disciplined and our parents didn't have to worry if children's services was going to be knocking at your door the next day.

If your wish is to have children, please do not let a select few discourage you. Children can be such a joy!

Answer 3

I sympathize with the plight, but honestly you were rude to approach the teacher that way. Not only do teachers have a lot to deal with in ill mannered kids, they're hands are tied as to being able to discipline them. These days teachers can't properly punish a child without the parents coming down on them. Imagine actually being in charge of all those kids who don't listen.
Generally though it's rude to criticize a parent or guardian on the raising of their children. However you'd have to be a saint to have done or said nothing, but I wonder if you said anything to the kids themselves? Such as a sarcastic "excuse me!" Kids are people too and you could certainly have said the things you would have said to an adult (I'm mean the polite things you would have said)

Answer 4

Your angst at their behavior was warren ted. Confronting the chaperone however was not the proper approach. You should have had a chat with the Museums director. A well placed phone call to the principal of the school would also be an appropriate response. Sadly the case is that the chaperone was probably well aware of the need to control. Our society however has crippled the teachers as far as effective discipline. The true fact is those kids probably have parents that can't control them either. That is both sad and truly distressing.

Answer 5

No, you are not wrong. I *loathe* children who misbehave. They should be seen and not heard...it is doubly worse when they are disrespectful of others' space and personal belongings.
The teacher should have said something to make the children act properly.

Answer 6

You were completely in the right...The teacher should always have full and total control over her students in and out of the classroom.

Answer 7

I always go to the person in charge...the principle.
I wish you could find out which school it was...I'm sure the person in charge of the school would do something.

Answer 8

teacher was wrong. she should have instructed her kids to behave the same way as they are expected in class. it was afterall a school day.

Answer 9

i would have been pissed off that I could not enjoy what I had paid for to.

I think your choose of wording could have been different. but I would have said the same thing.