I was at walmart when these little kids were horsing around and running and the mother was oblivious. Anyway one of the boys(about 8) fell against my cart and it hit my belly. It really hurt, I wanted to yell at them but I very carefully asked him to settle down. His mom finally noticed the chld talking to me and asked what was going on. So I told her, and she had her son say he was sorry. I then told her I was expecting(as I was not showing) and then after that she seemed more concerned. After that the kids started up again. Some children are awful. Whats up with that? What would you have done in this situation?
2007-08-06 18:31:29 · 10 answers · asked by Baby Julie due 5/12 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
You did the right thing, but since it started up again, I would have said something to the mother again. If the kids are acting up enough that you were hurt, then it's completely unacceptable and the mother needs to pay more attention to and discipline her kids. Obviously, since she was not paying attention and it started up again, it didn't get through to her the first time that her kids are out of control - something needs to be said, which it what most of society today are too scared to do. You would probably be the store hero if you got serious with her about it, because you know you weren't the only person who was bothered by the kids.
2007-08-06 18:43:56 · answer #1 · answered by Heather 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're a preschool teacher. So use the time you have to get the childrens' attention and explain to them a bit. Tell them that the baby inside your belly can also feel its surroundings and that if they're not careful they can hurt the baby or you. However, as prechoolers are very careless, even if they do understand, they might not still be as careful. Try to remain seated behind a desk if possible. This would prevent children from running right into you. Also keep you hands on your belly so that if you have to get up, you can react by stopping the children from bumping into you. Hope this helps. Good luck and congrats on the baby! :D
2016-05-20 03:35:04 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would explain that the woman they bumped into had a baby growing in her and that they could have potentially injured it. I would ask them how they think you felt. I would then ask you to tell them how it made you feel. How would they feel if I was pregnant and someone bumped into their future baby brother/sister? I would then explain to them that they should be more considerate of other people and be more aware of their surroundings. Then I would ask them to tell you sorry. It's kind of a lengthy ordeal, but kids need to know what they are saying sorry for.
I think too many parents ask their children to apologize and are satisfied with a simple sorry. I think it is so important for parents to help their children understand how others feel about what happened so that children learn to be compassionate and considerate individuals. These types of exercises help children to develop their ability to "read others" which is a very important skill in the adult world as well.
2007-08-06 18:47:37 · answer #3 · answered by EmK 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have nicely said "Excuse me, but I don't want you to bump into my baby again. Can you please settle down?"
Then if that didn't work I would tell the mother "Your son has already hurt me once and I don't want it to happen again. Could you please ask him to be careful."
If that didn't work the best you could do is just leave, unfortunately. You can't make people make their kids behave. It's better to leave and keep your baby safe than to risk his/her safety to prove a point.
And what is it with naughty kids and Walmart? I hate Walmart because it seems like every kid goes bananas in there.
2007-08-06 18:38:28 · answer #4 · answered by wendysorangeblossoms 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were in your shoes I would have done the same thing. I think you handled it very well. I agree that kids that do not listen to an adult can be awful!
2007-08-06 18:35:59 · answer #5 · answered by blueeskyy1233 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just what you did. Talk to the mom and to the child that ran into you. Many people don't control their children in public.
2007-08-06 18:37:47 · answer #6 · answered by eei59aasd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you did was appropriate and reasonably classy.
It is unfortunate that this mom doesn't do a better job of controlling her kids, but you were great.
Congratulations.
2007-08-06 18:41:26 · answer #7 · answered by Warren D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
spanked the kid... LOL... just kidding. u did the right thing! and if ur worried about ur lil one, trust me its fine! im a second grade teacher and my kids run into me daily whether its hard hugs or just horseplay. congrats!
2007-08-06 19:32:20 · answer #8 · answered by leelee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you did the right thing by staying clam and talking to the mother that is what i would have done to. and i am sure your baby is ok
2007-08-06 18:36:49 · answer #9 · answered by Lisa s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would have done the same. you showed self-control and you brought it up to his mother
2007-08-06 18:37:04 · answer #10 · answered by cotton candy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋