Anybody else hate people who let their kids talk or cry during church?

Question

I mean seriously people, when it gets to the point that you can't hear what the priest is saying, take them out of church!!!! Some people have no clue!

I'm totally laughing at all the people criticizing me for posting this question. As if just because I attend church I am a perfect person. Far from it! NOBODY is perfect including all you finger pointers!!! I was merely posting the question to see what people think, not to have people criticize me and try to make me feel bad (which you did not). I'm actually laughing at your better than thou attitudes.
There are appropriate places to allow your kids to make noise and other that are not. We take our children outside if they are bothering other people and come back when they are quiet. That is called consideration for others. Something most people seem to lack these days. I'm not saying don't take your kids, just think about those around you and try to be considerate of them.

And relax all of you who seem to have your underwear in a wad over this. It's just a question!!!!!

Answer 1

yeah, I hate it, even when my son cries. I would just carry him outiside.

Answer 2

I am a church goer, if you want to call it that. I prefer, Christian. Either way not all church goers are hypocrites. I attend a very small church and that is not a problem at our church. Everyone knows when their child, including mine, are being too loud and so we carry them out so everyone can hear. If I see a visitor struggling to keep their children quiet and entertained I offer to do nursery that day and help with those kids. I always bring colors, toys, etc and take the kids to another room to keep them quiet and entertained. Some people are not trying to be rude, they really can't control their children at home, so what makes you think they can control them in public. I suggest you start a nursery area for children who are too loud. I am sure you can get some volunteers. Complaining never helps, but taking action does.

Answer 3

i'm mixed about this.
sure, if it's super distracting, then take them outside. however, i grew up with a very scary dad and i can remember i had to pee sooo bad once, but i didn't dare say anything to him or my mom during church. luckily, i made it through and mom got me to a bathroom in time!
my dad has calmed down alot since then, so that's good, but i never enjoyed church very much b/c there was this whole fear factor with it. to this day i don't go to church.

so....
i agree that people should be courteous, but others need to understand what it's like to have children, too.

take care :)

P.S. a great solution would be for you to spearhead a nursery school program. that way parents would have a place to take unruly little ones!

Answer 4

A person hating people and going to church? Maybe you picked a poor choice of wording. Maybe you meant frustrating which is understandable.

It can be frustrating. If I was the parent I would probably look for a church with sunday school. You could also ask the pastor if he can add sunday school.

Answer 5

Amen!! I went to church and this ignorant lady let her kid play a PSP during the service and the little stain had it cranked and his mom didn't even bat an eyelid. I so wanted to toss a couple of hymn book their way!!! Crying kids are like good intentions, they should always be carried out!!!!

Answer 6

First, if you hate people then stay out of church. (Or go to church more often & pray really hard for yourself). That is not what church is about. Instead maybe you should be a more loving and kind neighbor to your fellow church goer and speak with her after service. Let her know that when her child gets to loud that maybe she can remove him for a few minutes to try to calm him down and take turns with someone if need be to stay outside with him. She came there to hear the word of God spoke and maybe she needs to be there for spiritual needs in her life. I know i've had my share of help, especially at church, with my children. You may never know the impact you just made, but you could have just helped save a soul.

Answer 7

Sebastian, not all religious people are unrealistic... Talk about judgmental....


Also I think hate is too strong. I don't like it when babies are crying, but that's what they do. It's not as bad as your making it sound. All the churches I have been to have a childrens room where you can take them, and I do agree that mothers should take their crying baby. So instead of you "hating" those people who have "no clue" why dont you calmly and politely tell them to please take their babies to the childrens room or if there isnt one, then to the restroom.

Answer 8

I don't hate the people for letting their kids misbehave during church...

I do hate the fact that they don't take the crying/screaming/misbehaving child out during service. They just let them sit there to be a distraction for everyone sitting around them, like they don't even hear it.

Come on people...

Answer 9

I am a parent!!!!!

I never let my children scream and cry for a prolonged amount of time in church. IT IS RUDE!

See, church is about winning LOST souls to Christ. I would hate for my child to be the reason someone either couldnt hear or couldnt concentrate on the message, causing them to leave still LOST.

Answer 10

I don't hate them, but I certianly don't appreciate them. If it bothers you so much, why don't you tell them. If you can't do that, talk to the church staff about it. My church as a special room for crying babies and thier moms. The moms can see and hear the service through a glass window and audio system.

Answer 11

I don't appreciate that happening anywhere, especially church.