2007-05-18 05:34:28 · 16 answers · asked by zeleigh 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
She is deaf from all the screaming at home!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-05-18 05:55:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
We do hear it...It may be more annoying for those without children. Possibly most annoying for those taking a break from their kids (left them at home). There is a HUGE difference between screaming and crying though. But if you're not a parent, you might easily be confused with the two. Some mother's do not know how to deal with it- There is a point when the parent should remove the child from the area. But there is also a time when babies/kids will just make noise- I have yet to see a mother put a large piece of tape over a child's mouth...to keep everyone around her happy! I assume you do not have any children...
My suggestion is that you stay home--Because you will not find any mother/father that will silence his child b/c you are annoyed.
2007-05-18 12:43:11 · answer #2 · answered by catelyn 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
She does. It's called neutral interaction, and it's not acknowledging unacceptable behavior. Whenever a kid screams, cries, has a tantrum, slams doors, etc., the kid is trying to get a response. If a parent responds, the kid knows how to get attention. If the parent doesn't respond, the kid learns that he/she has to go about it in a different way. It's annoying as can be, but kinda funny. I always want to give a parent a pat on the back when I see them totally ignoring their screaming child. Happened last week. The girl wanted a juice box and her face was tear-stained and bright red and the mom just kept on walking. Hilarious.
2007-05-18 15:08:52 · answer #3 · answered by AODAbuse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be that the parent is selfish and is just tuning their child out. Or it may be that they are ignoring a tantrum. If a child throws a temper tantrum in a public place and you give in to them then they will continue that sort of behavior. Sometimes all you can do is ignore them so they will learn that they will not get their way because they threw a fit.
2007-05-18 12:43:48 · answer #4 · answered by kat 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That is a very good and funny question. I used to hate the sound of screaming kids, still do I guess. I would always wonder why the parents didn't seem to react. Then I had my son and I wondered why people didn't think the sound of his voice screaming was the most beautiful sound in the world like I did. Its all a matter of perspective.
2007-05-18 12:38:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are over two that's unacceptable behavior. It's still unacceptable under two but I think it's a little bit more understandable. My husband is deployed. My son is fifteen months and his cousin who is in my care is five. We had to go to the groccery store because we didn't have any food left in the house--well nothing with value kind of a thing. We got half of our trip done when my son started screaming. That's the only time he's done it so far but it was so embarrassing! I had no other choice then to finish my trip as his cousin tried to distract him and he screamed. I knew he was throwing a tantrum so I ignored it because he wasn't going to get his way and walk. What was I supposed to do? Go home with no food? Leave them home alone? There was no other option. Since we pick better times of the day to go to the store and I make sure he's in a better mood. It was my fault taking both of them out when lunch time was right around the corner.
The fact is that parents do hear every scream their child makes but sometimes they have to ingore it. In younger kids it's hard to reason and spanking only makes the problem worse. You have to do what you have to do. Trust me, I'm sure the kids who you see scream are in a lot of trouble when they get out to the car! Just try to be positive and think that it might just be a bad day!
2007-05-18 12:46:31 · answer #6 · answered by .vato. 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
One thing I can tell you is that retail stores are fighting back. I've been to 3 different places just this Spring where a parent was asked to take their child outside until s/he calms down. A kid under 2 is completely understandable. There is just no reason to tolerate shrieking from a 4 year old. It's called discipline and if you can't do it, keep your kid at home.
2007-05-18 13:52:04 · answer #7 · answered by CarbonDated 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
She's ignoring her brat on purpose because the child is screaming to get attention. I know it is irritating (both to outsiders and mom) but in the long run a better behaved child (and person) will result. Just ignore it and hope your kids don't act like that in public.
2007-05-18 12:38:50 · answer #8 · answered by PK211 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Her mother absolutely hears it - she just refuses to let it effect her when she's out and about. Giving into a child is the worst thing you can do so the more attention you give the disruptive child - the longer they will behave this way. Ignore them and they will eventually calm down and be quiet.
The mother is doing her job!!!
2007-05-18 12:38:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
When you need something from the store, sometimes you have to drag a screaming child with you. That's life.
2007-05-18 12:38:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I think some parents think it's easier to ignore the child's screams @ times.
Also, some parents are immune to it....& take the "whatever" attitude...
2007-05-18 12:38:40 · answer #11 · answered by Proud mother! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋