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In reply to the discussion: Adults that spoil kids aggravate me [View all]pnwmom
(108,978 posts)You also don't seem to understand that the way for parents to socialize their children is to allow them the chance to safely interact with other adults.
For example:
"Parents that allow the kids to run and answer the phone every time and waste your time talking trash, when the reason you called is to talk to the adult, not entertain the kid."
I was happy my children wanted to answer the phone. Why not? They often had callers, too; and they could usually get there quicker. You say they're wasting your time? I bet many times they were disappointed to hear your voice -- instead of one of their friends -- but were too polite to tell you so.
"Parents that allow their kids to interrupt conversations between them and another adult."
I agree; and I think adults should model this behavior. I assume you never interrupt children who are talking, either, right?
"Parents that allow their kids to sit and listen to adult conversations"
First you complain that children interrupt, then you complain that they don't?
"Parents that stop a whole huge line at the supermarket or anywhere at all because they want their child to talk to the employee taking orders or checking out."
Children are human beings who need to be socialized by safe interactions with other human beings.
"Parents that side with their kids against teachers."
It depends on the situation. Sometimes a teacher is wrong and the child needs a supporter or a go-between.
"Parents that behave as if their kid were God's answer to the world."
Children are God's answer to the world. But not mine in particular. All children. They are the hope of the future, in a world that adults have so badly screwed up.