A nice evening was abruptly shortned due to the selfihness of the mother.

totally self absorbed person that does not give a damn about anyone else or even her child *slaps the silly cow*

I hate parents like that I usually say something to the kid and end up in an argument with the parent because of it ....

hate parents like that I usually say something to the kid and end up in an argument with the parent because of it ....

I do to, and if my friend had not been there, I probably would have. She wisely stated, let's go.. shut your mouth. I agreed. It would only give the woman cause to be more disruptive. It would have only lowered my self to her level. But, boy would it have been enjoyable.

There are times when a mom (or dad!) HAS to get something and can't leave the store (diapers, tampons, and milk all fall under this category, ahhaahaha), so they have to quickly do their business with screaming child in tow.

HOWEVER, what you're describing is a completely different animal. Books are not an urgent necessity, and there's no reason why the woman should not have pulled her screaming toddler out of that book store immediately. She showed a lot of selfishness and lack of consideration for other patrons and the employees of the store (pulling books off the shelf? WTF?).

And who leaves a 3 year old unattended to roam through a store? Ugh!

I don't know what made her think she had the right to shop there and that management couldn't ask her to leave. LOL. Idiot.

I will say this, though, if a child is misbehaving and the parent is there with them, it's much better (and more appropriate) to speak to the PARENT, and not to the child. (Unless of course, the child is separated from the parent and is doing something that will endanger himself or other people...then by all means, say something to him).

BTW, Welcome to JU.

I don't know what made her think she had the right to shop there and that management couldn't ask her to leave. . Idiot.

She obviously didn't have the ability to think.... believe me.. there were many who simply left w/out buying anything.. if the book I had found wasn't what I'd been looking for I'd have done the same thing.

There should be a test before becoming parents. But, that's another story...

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If she had any consideration for other people (and some sense), she should have just put down what she was going to buy (since, like Tex pointed out, didn't seem crucial for her to get), and gotten her and that child out of there.

What boggles me is when some parents only half-heartedly try to discipline a child. I have seen kids running and screaming around stores, while the parent just says something like, "Kids, stop doing that..." and just continues to shop as if nothing is going on.

If she had any consideration for other people (and some sense),

Plus, she is wrong (the mother). SHe does not have a right to shop in any store. Store management does have the right to refuse service, as it is a private industry, not a public one.

I am sure when the police told her to leave, she Huffed, yelled "Well, I never!" and "I will never shop here again!". To which the store employees said "Thank god!", under their breath.

To which the store employees said "Thank god!", under their breath.

When we were checking out the employees apologized, I simply stated.. It isn't your fault her behavior is what it is. But I'm sure they were glad the police were there to handle the situation.

When we were checking out the employees apologized, I simply stated.. It isn't your fault her behavior is what it is. But I'm sure they were glad the police were there to handle the situation.

  

I was behind a lady at the bank like that. When I got my turn, the teller appologized profusely for the delay. I told her "It is not your problem and have a great weekend. And thank you." (it was a friday night). She smiled. And it made me feel good as well to say thank you to her! I felt sorry for her.

This happens a lot at restaurants too. It sucks. Unless you are in a chuck e cheese or McDonalds playland it isn't precious when your child is running around screaming and yelling.

I am a parent of 3 boys so I have had times when we had to leave and that is how they learned to behave in public. I hate parents like the one you described. No respect for anyone else.

Woosh, now I am off my box.
oh yeah, and hi!

Ooooh, that's not good parenting at all. Perhaps she's gotten so used to the child doing that, but that's no excuse. It seems, from what you described, that is the way she disciplines him, ignoring him and that's the way he seeks attention. So sad!

Unfortunately for me, when I go out with my two youngest, everyone in the store knows us before we leave. I've had to dole out discipline right there and then, when they go out of control and forget their manners! My five year old doesn't act up all the time, but there are times when she tries to go a bit too far with her behaviour and she forgets that her mommy don't play that!LOL!

Woosh, now I am off my box. oh yeah, and hi!

hey.. come and step on the box any time.. it helps to clear the air. I agree with you.. Too many parents don't want the responsibility of making children behave. I do know what would have happened if my brother or myself had tried that in public..We probably still wouldn't be sitting down. My parents never beat me or abused me,, but, I respected them, and knew better than to act like that.

If I ever get around to having kids...I pray to God that they'll listen to me...I'm not one to get angry quickly, but a screaming child that does not listen wears down my nerves. I'm not exactly sure how to make them stop either...if you're in a public place and spank a kid or something, you're probably going to jail...and we all know that logical explanations will not work with kids who are upset. *sigh*...guess I'll figure it out when I get there.

~Zoo