Parenting Confession: I'm Embarrassed to Admit I'm *That* Mother...
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I'm the mom who disciplines her child in public - no matter what else is happening. And I'm proud of it. :)
Penny added this item on February 18, 2010
Jenny T voted on February 18, 2010
Dawn F voted on February 18, 2010
Laurie S
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on February 18, 2010
Laurie S
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on February 18, 2010
- Amen!!!!
Debb H commented on February 18, 2010 - Amen! I do too.
Heather G voted on February 18, 2010
MamanDeMany commented on February 18, 2010 - Amen to that! I did so in a DMV packed with people. Embarrassed upon exiting the bthrm I found they had held my place in line - on the way out an older lady commended me on being a parent "these young kids these days forget what it means, good job!!"
Debb H voted on February 18, 2010
Tori S voted on February 18, 2010
Tori S commented on February 18, 2010 - Good job! Behavior has to be corrected when it occurs, & there are often times when even I would forget why they were in trouble by the time we got home. Unfortunately, too many parents are too afraid of getting in trouble to do it.
Tensia S voted on February 18, 2010
Lydia D commented on February 18, 2010 - Good!
Keke voted on February 18, 2010
Minoli P
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on February 18, 2010
Laurie B commented on February 18, 2010 - Hats off to you for taking the more difficult and certainly less traveled road now days! Oh, how I wish more parents would follow your lead! I can promise you that any teacher/instructor that has your child will be extremely grateful!
Laurie B voted on February 18, 2010
Leslie S voted on February 18, 2010
Mily G voted on February 18, 2010
Mily G commented on February 18, 2010 - I do discipline my daughter in public but I feel awful about it.
Marmiko C commented on February 18, 2010 - Love it!
Marmiko C commented on February 18, 2010 - I say get them wherever they're acting a fool.
Diane G voted on February 18, 2010
Diane G commented on February 18, 2010 - Im that mom too. Time out in the grocery store is very interesting.....for everyone else. LOL
Denise K
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on February 18, 2010
Denise K
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on February 18, 2010
- Good for you! My kids are now 20 and 18. I did not put up with poor behavior anywhere or anytime. Once they reached five years old I never had many problems. A parent has to be tough and loving at the same time.
Jenny R voted on February 18, 2010
Katy G voted on February 18, 2010
S C voted on February 18, 2010
Gina C voted on February 18, 2010
Sharon P voted on February 18, 2010
Sharon P commented on February 18, 2010 - I've certainly done it, in spite of dirty looks. I have to admit that it always sounds worse when you are on the outside and hear someone else disciplining their child than when you are doing the disciplining. Sometimes you have to do it though!
Ms V voted on February 18, 2010
Carmen W voted on February 18, 2010
Diane H commented on February 18, 2010 - I have been on both sides of the barrel here, I think its ok to make them mind, but being overly cruel and humiliating a child in public is not a good thing, neither is punching your child or dragging them around, shaking them or screaming at them.
Greta F voted on February 18, 2010
Jen L
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on February 18, 2010
goingon4boys commented on February 18, 2010 - I didn't know I was supposed to be embarassed by that - I do it too! I did softly spank in Walmart one time only to get worried about ending up on the news.
Catherine C
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on February 18, 2010
Stephanie V
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on February 18, 2010
Sangita S
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on February 18, 2010
Jessica B commented on February 18, 2010 - I always know where the bathroom is not in case someone needs to pee but in case some discipline is needed.
Eileen G
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on February 18, 2010
- my sister put my nephew on a time-out in the middle of six flags..always thought it was cruel until i have 2 of my own..i do believe in spankings when it is appropiate
Mamapedia M
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on February 18, 2010
Corie M
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on February 18, 2010
Ray S commented on February 19, 2010 - I am so glad for Moms like you!
nanaglenda commented on February 19, 2010 - With 5 kids I was also the one that had "the look " so good job!
Da_Ro
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on February 19, 2010
J B voted on February 19, 2010
M R voted on February 19, 2010
M R commented on February 19, 2010 - Yes, yes, yes!
Loretta D
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on February 19, 2010
- As long as "discipline" doesn't mean smacking your child then go for it. Spanking should be reserved for the bathroom.
Kathy Lou S commented on February 19, 2010 - Smacking and spanking aren't "discipline." Do you want your child to hit other children? Do you want your child to hit you? Hitting teaches that violence is okay; that bigger, stronger people can force others through violence to bend to their will.
Kathy Lou S commented on February 19, 2010 - Smacking and spanking aren't "discipline." Do you want your child to hit other children? Do you want your child to hit you? Hitting teaches that violence is okay; that bigger, stronger people can force others through violence to bend to their will.
Nicole O voted on February 19, 2010
Regina B
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on February 19, 2010
Amy T voted on February 21, 2010
kathy commented on February 21, 2010 - I believe we have that right! You can't let them run over u they say dont discipline them give them time out dont whip them that is abuse, they tell us not to but didnt give us any other solution look at the kids now days they are wild and out of control!
Polly B
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on February 22, 2010
- I agree.To the mother who initiated this blog.There is never an excuse for letting your child leave the house unkept. No other mother states they are neglectful.Consider the message you are sending to your child and the public.You are kidding,right?
Kelly R
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on February 24, 2010
Sue S voted on February 26, 2010
Sierra B
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on February 27, 2010
Elizabeth K voted on February 28, 2010
Elizabeth K commented on February 28, 2010 - i believe in time outs, spanking, grounding, etc. it all worked w/ my son. i also have "the look" and "the tone". :) thankfully God blessed me w/ a good child cause i've seen some who don't bat an eye when you punish them. i don't know what i would do.
Lori A
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on March 4, 2010
- I'm with you.
MariaL
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on March 5, 2010
K M commented on March 7, 2010 - I do it too.
Michelle B
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on March 7, 2010
- AMEN!! It needs to be done immediately. If you have to wait until you get home, then it doesn't have the same affect.
Michelle B
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on March 7, 2010
Carla T
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on March 8, 2010
- Good for you, because some of these kids need to be disciplines if thier were parents like you maybe we wouldn't have so many kids in trouble.
Lady1741
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on March 9, 2010
Ashley M
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on March 11, 2010
- Hey me TOO! =D I
Ashley M
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on March 11, 2010
Laurie A
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on March 11, 2010
Jodie W voted on March 18, 2010
Misty F
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on April 5, 2010
- i am this mom too! a little emabarassment they will think twice about acting that way again!!
Athena Rose
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on June 30, 2010
Athena Rose
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on June 30, 2010
- I'm not there yet with my own daughter, but when I have my niece and nephew it is necessary to discipline! They are twins and a handful, almost 2 yold and starting the fit throwing stage. They know that when we are out that Auntie will get'em!
Debi B
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on July 4, 2010
Julie M
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on July 6, 2010
Veronica N
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on July 9, 2010
Malinda M voted on July 11, 2010
jennyzzz
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on July 12, 2010
Mari P voted on July 12, 2010
Mommy of 3 boys
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on July 14, 2010
Momof3lil1's!
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on July 19, 2010
Silvia M
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on July 26, 2010
Cheryl A commented on August 2, 2010 - Congrats to you.... I t is nice to know that there still are parents who do not abdicate their responsibilities in public...
jagp39 voted on August 3, 2010
Angie B voted on August 12, 2010
Maria N voted on August 16, 2010
Lucky2BeMe voted on August 26, 2010
Caresse T
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on August 26, 2010
- Girl me too! i really don't care what anyone else thinks, because no one else has to raise my child. my mother used to tell me , if you embarass me in public, i;m going to embarass you too! so oh well i guess the "other mothers" will just get over it!!!!
Caresse T
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on August 26, 2010
Caresse T
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on August 26, 2010
- Girl me too! i really don't care what anyone else thinks, because no one else has to raise my child. my mother used to tell me , if you embarass me in public, i;m going to embarass you too! so oh well i guess the "other mothers" will just get over it!!!!
seoulmom
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on August 27, 2010
Lori M
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on August 28, 2010
Lori M
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on August 28, 2010
- Oh my Lord. I spanked all three of my older children (23, 21, 17) and none of them are bullies or solve their problems through violence. The youngest is 2.5 and he's gotten a few swats himself - enough that all he needs now is to hear me start counting.
Krystal W
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on August 30, 2010
- I was spanked growing up as was my son's father and most of my friends and we all turned out to be non-aggressive, elder and rule respecting adults. And my fiance and I both agree that our son will get spanked when it's needed
Krystal W
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on August 30, 2010
luvmysons
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on September 1, 2010
- Coudln't of said it better myself! :)
luvmysons
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on September 1, 2010
Mamita voted on February 17, 2011
newbeginings
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on February 21, 2011
boz
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on February 27, 2011
Stacia S voted on February 27, 2011
✿KJinHB✿
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on February 27, 2011
- I will do, what I need to do, whenever...PERIOD! Unless, it's a funeral or church :)
ღ MamaTo5 ❀
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on May 19, 2011
I'm the opposite of the "germaphobe" mommy. By year 3, I have accepted that my toddler will do gross things like lick rocks at the playground, and snag a raisin up off the kitchen floor and pop it into his mouth before I can retreive it. He'll live!
Kat K added this item on February 18, 2010
Kat K voted on February 18, 2010
Jenny R voted on February 18, 2010
Teri L
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on February 18, 2010
Amber R voted on February 18, 2010
Kelly M voted on February 18, 2010
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Lisa M voted on February 18, 2010
Susan D commented on February 18, 2010 - Most definitely - exposure to small amounts of germs strengthens their immune systems. And I already drive myself crazy worrying about enough stuff to worry about the tiny dirt particles that they ingest.
Susan D commented on February 18, 2010 - But, I DO really worry about the chances of them getting some kind of stupid worms; parasitic ones; in our backyard where dogs used to live...don't know enough about the risks, but from what I've read it doesn't look good.
Susan D voted on February 18, 2010
Sharon P commented on February 18, 2010 - Ha ha! I'll be he has a stronger immune system than the germaphobes!
Sharon P voted on February 18, 2010
Mari P commented on February 18, 2010 - ...and he'll have a stronger immune system! Research was conducted by NW that kids who have more exposure to germs are later in life actually healthier and with less allergies etc.(Northwestern U Evanston Tom McDade, article was in New Scientist)
Cara V
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on February 18, 2010
- That is good for the kid. Builds immunity and strength of character.
Mari P voted on February 18, 2010
SCG commented on February 18, 2010 - I belive every kid need at least a tablespoon of dirt in their system by the time they are 2!
Cathy G
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on February 18, 2010
- My husband totally lives by the 5-second rule. I will at least try to look at something picked up off the floor...if it has visible dirt or hair, it's garbage. If it looks fine, it's fair game. But of course anything found on the ground outside is out.
Christina K voted on February 18, 2010
Stephanie V
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on February 18, 2010
Jeanette M voted on February 18, 2010
Mamapedia M
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on February 18, 2010
Corie M
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on February 18, 2010
Sylvia S voted on February 19, 2010
Krista H
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on February 19, 2010
Sandy A voted on February 19, 2010
Sandy A commented on February 19, 2010 - Just think back to when we were kids??? Most of us spent most of the time outside playing. Climbing. you name it. He will live. We did!
Da_Ro
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on February 19, 2010
Bernice Z voted on February 19, 2010
B C voted on February 20, 2010
B C commented on February 20, 2010 - I thought I had heard it all til my other half told me he and his brother used to eat SNAILS out of their garden. Sucked 'em right outta the shells. They never get sick.
Robin D voted on February 20, 2010
Vanessa F
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on February 24, 2010
Kristle P
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on February 26, 2010
- I am totally this mom too...while evryone else around me is flipping out and saying hes gonna get a disease i am the one saying dirt is not gonna kill him. If that was the case then i doubt all the previous generations would have survived at all..
Kristle P
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on February 26, 2010
lovinlily
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on February 26, 2010
Michele D
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on February 26, 2010
Sue S voted on February 26, 2010
carissaz
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on February 27, 2010
Elizabeth K commented on February 28, 2010 - u go, mom!!!
Elizabeth K voted on February 28, 2010
Cathy T voted on March 4, 2010
MariaL
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on March 5, 2010
Kara N
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on March 6, 2010
Kara N
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on March 6, 2010
- I'm that mom too and my sister isn't. My son has been to the dr only 2 for non well baby things in 3 years. My sisters kids.... Many times. :( I think it's healthier.
Kate N voted on March 6, 2010
Lady1741
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on March 9, 2010
Ashley M
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on March 11, 2010
Shipra S
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on March 11, 2010
- I am that mom too. If i make him throw out everytime my son picks something from the floor and eat it I won't have time to do anything else.But I do make sure his hands are washed if he has touched the bottom of the shoes or has come back from park.
Ronda E
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on March 15, 2010
- First child germaphobic, child gets a zillion allergies and asthma...2nd child from a orphanage in Russia exposed to tons a germs by the time she is four. She has been home 2 years and has never had an antibiotic...
Jesika M
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on March 15, 2010
Momma11 voted on March 17, 2010
41withbabies commented on March 18, 2010 - lol I luv it.. me too lady. :)
Jodie W voted on March 18, 2010
Megnatic commented on April 2, 2010 - Hahaha...you Mamas are great..I'm so gladI came to read this! I live on a cattle farm...I keep my house very clean but some things are unavoidable. My now, 3 yo girl is the most disgusting even out of her 3 older brothers.I've pulled flies out of her nose
Debbie C
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on April 6, 2010
Debbie C
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on April 6, 2010
- I just love this. I have ALWAYS heard that dirt has vitamins in it and actually good for the child. We just are not acustomed to dirt eating. It's us adults that have a problem with it because it's usually gross, but the child is always ok with it. RELAX
Shauna H
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on June 30, 2010
- ha ha, yep, my husband and I always say that our son will have THE best immunity by the time he enters school;)
Shauna H
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on June 30, 2010
Athena Rose
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on June 30, 2010
J A voted on July 3, 2010
Debi B
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on July 4, 2010
Sarah L voted on July 6, 2010
Sarah L commented on July 6, 2010 - My son is 14 months and I already do that! My cousin (who is a germaphobe) has two kids that are sick all the time and are just impossible to deal with... regardless if the correlation is there or not- I use it as motivation to say calm and relaxed! =)
Tracey C commented on July 8, 2010 - I went to a weekend seminar on holistic health care for children and the MD stated that a lot of our problems these days are from kids not being exposed so germs and not developing a good enough immune system. He encouraged us to let our kids be kids.
Liz A voted on July 8, 2010
Holly N
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on July 9, 2010
Mommy B commented on July 9, 2010 - Outside dirt to me is no big deal... it's all that nasty germs INSIDE, that I'm a clean-freak about! I sanitize everything. ESPECIALLY since we got sick a BILLION different times this year!
S P
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on July 10, 2010
Malinda M voted on July 11, 2010
jennyzzz
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on July 12, 2010
Tracy K
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on July 13, 2010
Autumn G voted on July 14, 2010
Autumn G commented on July 14, 2010 - we all have survived those things. we prob eat worse things in our food that we buy from the grocery store!
Francesca B
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on July 20, 2010
Maria N voted on August 16, 2010
Strawberry mama voted on August 16, 2010
Melissa W
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on August 20, 2010
Caresse T
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on August 26, 2010
Caresse T
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on August 26, 2010
- we did it and every generation before us did and they are still here. that;s what being a kid is about! having all kinds of fun including gross, dirty fun!
Stephanie S voted on August 27, 2010
Jazz M voted on August 27, 2010
luvmysons
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on September 1, 2010
- I completely agree with you!
rb's_mom
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on February 17, 2011
Tracy L voted on February 17, 2011
Amelia V
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on February 18, 2011
Lovinlife!
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on February 19, 2011
Lisa M voted on May 19, 2011
ღ MamaTo5 ❀
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on May 19, 2011
Liza H
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on May 30, 2011
I vowed if my kids would cry or scream I would leave the store and just take them home. Now I realize that if you took them home every time they cried at the store you would never go! I'm that mom totally ignoring the melt down and shopping away!!
Laura K added this item on February 18, 2010
Jennifer M voted on February 18, 2010
momof2divas voted on February 18, 2010
Brandi S commented on February 18, 2010 - me TOO.. and i will NOT give them a toy or baloon or food to calm them down. thats just rewarding the action.
Brandi S voted on February 18, 2010
Sherry S voted on February 18, 2010
Caroline C voted on February 18, 2010
Tensia S voted on February 18, 2010
Ellen P voted on February 18, 2010
Catherine F voted on February 18, 2010
C M commented on February 18, 2010 - Ditto. Now when I see a kid having a meltdown and mom calmly finishing her shopping I can't help smiling and thinking "Good luck Kid!"
Lydia D commented on February 18, 2010 - Seriously. Usually I just want to go up to the mom and say,"Please don't feel bad... we've all been there... You're doing a great job!" :)
Leah B commented on February 18, 2010 - yep, i now realize that all the looks i thought were sneaky/judgmental looks from others s when my baby was young and throwing fits in stores were actually just the rest of us feeling sympathetic and thinking 'thank god i'm not the only one'!! :)
Keke voted on February 18, 2010
Kim B commented on February 18, 2010 - Yeah, I'm ignoring it, but I have the hardest time trying to think straight in the meantime!
Mily G voted on February 18, 2010
Brandy F voted on February 18, 2010
Aneela R voted on February 18, 2010
Laura T commented on February 18, 2010 - Good for you! Ignoring the meltdown is much better than caving. : )
Jenny C voted on February 18, 2010
Lynn E voted on February 18, 2010
Diane G voted on February 18, 2010
Diane G commented on February 18, 2010 - Sometimes I even point out that other people are watching his meltdown, just to make it stop faster.
Teri L
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on February 18, 2010
Katy G voted on February 18, 2010
Sharon P commented on February 18, 2010 - I've done that, too, in the past. However, once, I actually walked out of the store immediately when she started having a meltdown, and from that day on, the meltdowns diminished greatly!
Sharon P commented on February 18, 2010 - With all of the trouble it takes to pack snacks, blankets, diapers, wipes, extra clothing, strollers, etc., sometimes a mom has to do what a mom has to do - shop!
Sharon P voted on February 18, 2010
TheBoysMama voted on February 18, 2010
TheBoysMama commented on February 18, 2010 - Hey, it's not like we're in a library or something. I do my best to keep my kids well behaved in public, but I work full time and we still need to eat! I am one of these moms too!
SCG commented on February 18, 2010 - Me too!! I was the mom who "would never allow my child to throw a fit in public" Well... guess what? We need groceries, and I have a 2 1/2 yr old boy. That principle just can't exist in my life!
Cassandra S
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on February 18, 2010
Stephanie V
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on February 18, 2010
Er Q voted on February 18, 2010
**E** * voted on February 18, 2010
Sylvia S voted on February 19, 2010
Ray S commented on February 19, 2010 - Oi vay! Moms like this bring stress and chaos to the world. Thanks! ;-)
Rebecca W voted on February 19, 2010
D L voted on February 19, 2010
D L commented on February 19, 2010 - (twin mommy) i'm totally this mom, i'm sorry i know it's loud but better just her than both of us, it drives you crazy but keeps me sane yeah i see the looks, i'm ignoring you too!
Dynee M
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on February 19, 2010
Da_Ro
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on February 19, 2010
Bernice Z voted on February 19, 2010
Nicole O voted on February 19, 2010
Linda L voted on February 20, 2010
Jennifer H voted on February 21, 2010
Dasha G commented on February 23, 2010 - I have had some issues with leaving, but I make a beeline for the door if it is out of control, regain control and walk right back in--how are you to get what you need if you are worried about affending others.
Jenessa L
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on February 24, 2010
Sue S voted on February 26, 2010
Sierra B
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on February 27, 2010
Elizabeth K commented on February 28, 2010 - omg! sorry but i've met you moms in the stores AND at my place of work and all i can think of is "shut that kid up!" i know all kids are different but when mine pulled that, he got a trip to the car by his grandmother and it never happened again!
Kate J
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on March 2, 2010
Cathy T commented on March 4, 2010 - Lucky that you had Grandma there to help you out. Not all of us are lucky enough to have that option but we still have to buy food for our families, even if it irks others.
Proud*Mama* of 2 commented on March 5, 2010 - amen sister!
Kate N voted on March 6, 2010
Melody D
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on March 7, 2010
- Good for you both! I was the big sister to the one that threw the fits and knew that if mom ignored her the way I did, she would tire of it. Keep up the hard work- IT WILL PAY OFF
Leah voted on March 9, 2010
Lady1741
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on March 9, 2010
Ashley M
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on March 11, 2010
- So true! I let my daughter melt down and it feels bad (excpessially when people look at me like I am a bad mother, but what can you do????
Ashley M
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on March 11, 2010
Ronda E
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on March 15, 2010
- my oldest said one time while I was ignoring her fussiness..stop that smiling mommy don't you see my big fit LOL
Jodie W voted on March 18, 2010
Gina S
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on April 4, 2010
- I LOVE it!! I'm totally that mom who ignores her kids screaming at the store! Come to think of it, I ignore it at home, at the park, etc... As long as I know the child is fed, dry, not hurt, etc., i usually ignore tantrums.
Gina S
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on April 4, 2010
- I mean, seriously, what's the use in getting into a non-productive argument with a two year old??
Christina Lynn B
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on July 6, 2010
- RIGHT ON !!! IGNORE & WALK AWAY :) .
KandO
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on July 8, 2010
Mamy of 2
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on July 8, 2010
- I love Diane G post.
I will start point to my kid how other people is looking at "her", seriously, why I should be embarrass, she is the one in the floor screaming, not me, lol.
Katie K commented on July 8, 2010 - I do that too, I have become like immune to my son's screaming and it doesn't bother me, but i sure do get the looks when we are at the store and I wont let him have the skittles.
Sarah S
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on July 9, 2010
- my son is only 11mnths old but you should see the looks people give us when he starts screaming at the store. I actually turned to one lady who was shaking her head at him and said "what he's a baby, you want to tell him he cant cry?"
S P
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on July 10, 2010
Mari P voted on July 12, 2010
Autumn G commented on July 14, 2010 - i'm the same way. i just let my toddler scream away. he gets over it faster that way. i may get some dirty looks, but i'm sure it's not the first time they've heard, or seen, a screaming child...plus he's my child, not theirs! : )
Mommy of 3 boys
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on July 14, 2010
Robyn J voted on July 19, 2010
Ashley F voted on August 2, 2010
Angie B commented on August 12, 2010 - Me too!
Angie B voted on August 12, 2010
Hayde T
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on August 18, 2010
Melissa W
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on August 20, 2010
Caresse T
commented
on August 26, 2010
- i either ignore it or they get a quick pop to the mouth! they'll live
Katey S
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on February 17, 2011
Loving M voted on February 19, 2011
Jaimee K voted on February 19, 2011
Manda F
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on February 25, 2011
I'm the mom that lets my older infant/toddler watch tv. (only for 15 minutes!) while I shower in the morning. I feel guilty because I always said I'd NEVER use t.v. for a babysitter or be THAT mom!
Megan P added this item on February 12, 2010
Anna H
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on February 14, 2010
momof2boys
commented
on February 18, 2010
- I;m also like that...I always said my son would not watch tv...and being at home I would dedicate my time to him...well...honestly? Now pregnant of the second ...and having a 16 month old ...Bob the builder is not a problem :( . We do play a lot as well.
momof2boys
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on February 18, 2010
Elizabeth B
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on February 18, 2010
- Careful...I didn't have any issues with TV at this age - my son didn't even like it much. However, when they get older (2yrs) and start asking for it, you may have to get creative to keep them from it all day!
Penny voted on February 18, 2010
Penny commented on February 18, 2010 - Do whatever you have to do! Take your shower and revel in it. 15 minutes isn't going to kill your child!
Dawn L voted on February 18, 2010
Linda R
commented
on February 18, 2010
- I've done it~can't really understand that term probably invented by someone who didn't have little kids
Laurie S
commented
on February 18, 2010
- We all say that...eventually "it" happens. Don't beat yourself up about it!
momof2divas voted on February 18, 2010
Lemira W voted on February 18, 2010
Ashley F commented on February 18, 2010 - I had 3 kids in 3 years, and I'm not ashamed to say that I easily let my kids watch more than 15 minutes a day. I keep it educational, and we spend more time playing and doing projects. My 2 oldest are WAY ahead of their peers in preschool, too.
Virginia C voted on February 18, 2010
Holly B commented on February 18, 2010 - I let my 2 year old watch way more TV then I ever thought I would. Also keeping it educational...but in the winter days where there's not a lot to do outside...inside games can only played for so long!
Mily G voted on February 18, 2010
Aneela R voted on February 18, 2010
Marmiko C commented on February 18, 2010 - Me too. Elmo is a damn good baby sitter! LOL
Lynn E voted on February 18, 2010
Tiffany C
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on February 18, 2010
Kat K voted on February 18, 2010
Teri L
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on February 18, 2010
Lisa M voted on February 18, 2010
Sharon P commented on February 18, 2010 - How else would we get our shower?! I used to set her carrier in the bathroom while I took the shower. The cries made it difficult for me to concentrate and left me stressed out. The TV is the perfect solution as long as they are in a safe, secure place
Sharon P voted on February 18, 2010
Ms V commented on February 18, 2010 - We are human!! And lucky that there are so many more educational options than when I was a kid---way back in the '60s and '70s!! Luckily I ended up OK in spite of all the Perry Mason, I Love Lucy, and Brady Bunch that I watched.
Mari P commented on February 18, 2010 - only 15 minutes?! I have ch 11 kid shows or Do Do Dora on when i'm home during daytime for hrs, but we play as tv is on. I just need some noise on all the time, otherwise usually it's radio, npr 91.5 FM WBEZ! or my native language kids music cds.
Jennifer D voted on February 18, 2010
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Tiffany C voted on February 18, 2010
Catherine C
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on February 18, 2010
- LOL - Everybody says that until they have kids! And then reality hits!
Catherine C
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on February 18, 2010
Stephanie V
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on February 18, 2010
Er Q voted on February 18, 2010
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Patti P commented on February 18, 2010 - I love it!! love it!!! I'm a mom of 2 great now, adult girls. The best lessen I've learned and want to pass on is NEVER say never!!! Each child and circumstance is unique to them and as a parent, we need to be armed and prepared for ANTHING!
Eileen G
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on February 18, 2010
- i watch the morning news from when we wake up til 9am..then its pbs until they go down for their afternoon naps..then its my turn for the tube..its usually when my shows are on that they dont watch it..
Ray S commented on February 19, 2010 - I totally understand, because otherwise there is usually crying the whole time you try to take even the quickest shower - LOL
sahm2bubbles
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on February 19, 2010
Sharon H voted on February 19, 2010
Nicole O voted on February 19, 2010
consman
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on February 19, 2010
- Same here! But then I read that watching TV doesn't really affect their scoring in school - as per this economist... plus what I let her watch is 'educational' or fun like music, which she loves, so I feel less bad about it now.
Samantha C
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on February 26, 2010
- i have no problems letting my kids watch tv they have that noggin channel and so many shows teach about respect , cognitive thinking, introduces music. etc. it's not like they don't play outside or interact with eachother.
lovinlily
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on February 26, 2010
Sue S voted on February 26, 2010
Sierra B
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on February 27, 2010
Elizabeth K commented on February 28, 2010 - if you screen the shows first, there's actually a lot of educational programs for them to watch. i was a single mom when my son was little so i know how it is to try and fit a shower into ur schedule. :) i would watch some of them w/ him and educate too.
Lori A
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on March 4, 2010
- STOP!!! there are some good programs like NOGGIN it's very educational. So don't think your one of them. There is a difference
Lady1741
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on March 9, 2010
Jane commented on March 15, 2010 - 15 minutes isn't going to hurt him, nor would a half hour. It's the parents who let their kid watch HOURS of tv (supervised or not) a day that need a wake-up call.
Momma11 voted on March 17, 2010
Jodie W voted on March 18, 2010
Amber O
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on March 20, 2010
- When my son was 1-5 years old I was working full time and in college full time. My husband worked two jobs so i felt it was up to me to do everything at night. I unfortunately became "that" mom who let the tv babysit my son. Didn't know what to do.
Shauna H
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on June 30, 2010
The Broker commented on July 5, 2010 - More power to you...my wife and I do the same. PBS has some great programs such as Sid the Science Kid and Sesame Street...15 minutes in the shower is very valuable time to take a moment and relax.
MUM IN AWE
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on July 6, 2010
- I think that as technology pervades our lives, you can't get away from it - but you CAN manage it. 15 mins is fine, when they get older it's harder with TV, Wii, PSP, Xbox, Playstation, Laptops, etc - 30 mins on each you barely ever see your kids!
Sarah S
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on July 9, 2010
- my son watches the baby einstien movies almost everyday. it was the only thing that kept him calm while teething!
Holly N
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on July 9, 2010
Malinda M voted on July 11, 2010
Malinda M commented on July 11, 2010 - I have twin 8 month old sons and a 2 1/2 yr old. Sometimes a little Clifford, Thomas, Wordworld, or Curious George is the only way I can make it through the day.
Mari P voted on July 12, 2010
Mommy of 3 boys
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on July 14, 2010
Mommy of 3 boys
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on July 14, 2010
- Lol! I'm a mommy of 3 boys all under the age of 5! It can be hard to get a brake sometimes! I put the tv or a movie on to get the house work done! As far as showers go, I just put the baby gate up and use a baby monitor to make sure I can hear them.
Angie B voted on August 12, 2010
Maria N voted on August 16, 2010
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Jacquelyn G voted on August 31, 2010
Loving M voted on February 19, 2011
Stacia S commented on February 27, 2011 - did this too. i would put the tv on in my room and stick my LO in the highchair and let both of mine watch tv while i showered.
Shannon M commented on February 28, 2011 - I'm "that" mom too. My son is too young to really watch TV but he likes hearing the voices and sometimes he'll look at it. Yay for being able to shower or use the bathroom without having a meltdown.
Andrea N commented on May 30, 2011 - We're ALL "that" mom to one extent or another.
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I'm the mom who hovers over her son at the playground and gets pissed if some kid takes his toys or pushes him. I know we're supposed to let kids just play and learn how to deal with this on their own, but man it just makes me MAD! LOL.
Carmen T added this item on February 9, 2010
Sarah D
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on February 9, 2010
Sarah D
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on February 9, 2010
- There is a restaurant down the street from us that after 5 years, I still won't go to because when my son was 10 months and barely able to stand, a 5 yr old picked up the bench he was holding onto and shook it to detach him. Grrr!
momof2boys
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on February 18, 2010
momof2boys
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on February 18, 2010
- I;m also like that...I always said my son would not watch tv...and being at home I would dedicate my time to him...well...honestly? Now pregnant of the second ...and having a 16 month old ...Bob the builder is not a problem :( . We do play a lot as well.
Angela H voted on February 18, 2010
Elizabeth B
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on February 18, 2010
- Me too!!! I am not sure I believe the hype on it is all bad for him...I think some TV isn't too bad. I pay attention to what he watches, turn it off when we eat and if he looses interest and I watch with him a lot...but still feel the Mommy guilt!
Dawn L commented on February 18, 2010 - I think we are too hard on ourselves about TV. The quality of preschool shows now are leaps and bounds more educational then the shows we watched. Tom & Jerry(how violent can you get), The Flinestones (many misconceptions about history).
Linda R
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on February 18, 2010
- I am too!! I am the worse at this!! One time in preschool as I was picking him up an older kid tripped him to be funny & I gave him a reallly mean cold blank stare & know I scared the bejimmies out of him, haha~don't mess with my kid!!!!!!!!!!!!! grrrr
Krissi H
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on February 18, 2010
Paris L commented on February 18, 2010 - OMG, I'm like that too!!!
Ashley F voted on February 18, 2010
D J
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on February 18, 2010
- Hey, we are i the same clb!
Ashley F commented on February 18, 2010 - LOL, I love it! I do that, too, as much as I hate myself for it sometimes! High five!
D J
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on February 18, 2010
- Sorry, CLUB!
Emily G commented on February 18, 2010 - yep thats me! If its an older kid I may even ask "wheres your parent?" lol
Catherine F voted on February 18, 2010
Stephanie S
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Chandra C commented on February 18, 2010 - I can't say that I hover, but I'm definitely that mom who gets pissed if some kid bullies mine. And I swore I would NEVER be that mom. I don't act on it though so I comfort myself with knowing I'm only THAT mom on the inside. :-)
RowdySpirit
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on February 18, 2010
- I yell at the "big" kids on the playground/Chuck E Cheese/Going Bonkers for pushing little ones out of the way or playing in the toddler area... whether my kid is the little one or not. Then I usually laugh and say "Yes, I'm THAT mom".
Keke voted on February 18, 2010
Christine O
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on February 18, 2010
- That is ME! Hahah... but my son is only 2 yrs old. I found myself fuming when this other kid kept blocking my son from getting on the jungle gym at the mall. I finally couldn't help myself and said "LET HIM PLAY TOO, PLEASE". Grr.
Mily G voted on February 18, 2010
Aneela R voted on February 18, 2010
Marmiko C commented on February 18, 2010 - YES! I found myself wanting to beat up little kids who hit my kid! Of course I don't. But I make sure to give bully kids my ultimate "bitch" face before we leave. As an adult, I should feel shame. But I don't!
Laura T commented on February 18, 2010 - Haha me too. Hopefully we'll outgrow this...
Monica C commented on February 18, 2010 - HAHA, I do the same thing. But did not think about it until I read you comment. I get mad when the other parents see that their kid is being a bully and they do nothing about it.
Teri L
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on February 18, 2010
Sharon P commented on February 18, 2010 - Monica, I agree. I wouldn't get mad if my child was behaving badly towards another child and the other parent wasn't happy about it. I'd be with her, trying to improve the behavior. I HATE when parents do NOTHING when their child is misbehaving!
Sharon P voted on February 18, 2010
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Patricia G commented on February 18, 2010 - I once climbed up inside the playgym thing at McDonalds to to yell at a 7-8 yr old kid that was pushing my little girl (2 yrs old) and pulling her hair, way up on top and she just sat there crying and wouldn't come down ... Yes, I am THAT mom!
Patricia G voted on February 18, 2010
Stephanie V
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on February 18, 2010
- I would too!!!! I would teach my son to push them off and come get me immediately.
Stephanie V
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on February 18, 2010
Er Q voted on February 18, 2010
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Samantha C
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on February 26, 2010
- me too lol i try to let her deal on her own and brush things off but if someone hits her i'm right in there hey hey hey whoa whoa whoa! lol
lovinlily
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on February 26, 2010
Sierra B
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on February 27, 2010
Elizabeth K commented on February 28, 2010 - next time force urself to sit back and watch what happens before interfering. u might be surprised at ur own child.
Dena D
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on February 28, 2010
- My kid defends herself. She clocked a 8 yr old in the nose at the play area at our local mall for blocking her way to the slide. He was too big to be in the toddler area. Now he gets to know he got beat up by a 3 year old girl.! I laughed when he cried.
Kate J
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on March 2, 2010
Sonya J
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on March 4, 2010
Lori A
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on March 4, 2010
- Yea' but your not gonna be there forever. He needs to try to deal with the issue as much as possable
Angela E
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on March 6, 2010
- I agree!It makes me angry when other parents don't watch their kids @ the park and let them mess w/ our well behaved kids that are just there to have fun. I hate when they see it happening and don't deal w/ it! Ugh!
Lady1741
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on March 9, 2010
Lady1741
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on March 9, 2010
- Sometimes you have to stick up to a bully for your child though! I took my boys to the park and I watched while a short chubby boy ripped my son off the teeter-totter. I grabbed the boy by HIS shirt and marched him to his mother.
Ashley M
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on March 11, 2010
Jodie W voted on March 18, 2010
Amber O
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on March 20, 2010
- Been there done that. Go get 'em tiger!
Michelle R
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on April 5, 2010
- I do the same thing!
My son lives in a bubble! Unfortunately, that bubble is getting worn thin!!!
Athena Rose
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on June 30, 2010
MUM IN AWE
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on July 6, 2010
- On the little issues I let them try to negotiate their way around it - great life skill to learn!
Lola N commented on July 8, 2010 - I'm the mom who told her kids the following: if anyone says anything mean to you, or is not being nice to you, tell them: MY MOM IS GOING TO KICK YOUR ASS. :)
S P
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on July 10, 2010
Amanda A
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on July 14, 2010
- LOL!! Amen sister!
Heather L voted on July 19, 2010
Heather L commented on July 19, 2010 - Thumbs down, ladies. We moms need to remember kids are just kids. If you see a kid being mean to your kid, don't act nasty- model good behavior. Say kindly "please don't do that, that's not nice." Kids will try out all kinds of behavior, to learn.
Heather L commented on July 19, 2010 - I don't want to teach my kids to grab shirts, make "bitch" faces, laugh at crying children, beat up other kids, or say "my mom will kick your ass". " I teach them classy ways to respond (definitely not cursing!) But I also get on them if they misbehave.
Silvia M
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on July 26, 2010
- Hovering is not a good thing. I've seen mothers hovering over their kids even when they're in college! or married! kids need to learn how to respond to other kids. My son is painfully shy & it is hard for me not to jump in but he is learning to speak up
Angie B voted on August 12, 2010
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I will watch my child have a tantrum on the floor of a dept. store. I will not leave her side, only occupy myself by looking at the items around me. Then I'll calmly ask "Are you done yet?" and other shoppers have praised me for my patience.
Liza H added this item on May 30, 2011
I'm a mom that has a favorite child. Maybe it's more of a favorite "stage" that the older one is at, but I'm not enjoying going through the baby phase with my second. That is horrible - I know!!!
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- I am in the same boat. I love spending time with my 13 yr. old. She is very grown up in her own way and I'm a homemaker of 5 kids who enjoys "conversation". My other kids see this and get jealous. I feel bad about it but 2 yr. olds dont have much to say.
I'm the mom that refuses to give into the government run school system and inexperienced or "need to retire" teachers telling me my children have ADD. I am their advocate and homeschooling mom.
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