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In reply to the discussion: Adults that spoil kids aggravate me [View all]Chemisse
(30,813 posts)I did not let them terrorize the neighborhood or dominate adult conversations, and made sure they were held accountable for misdeeds.
I did let them answer the phone though, once they were old enough, and I did pause in conversations to respond to them if they needed something. Mothers are supposed to put their children's needs over their own social concerns. I also let my young pre-teens sit in on adult conversations, if appropriate, because I remember how much I loved being privy to such things as a young girl.
So no, not all kids are the same, but most of the things you are describing seem pretty normal to me. Some people just don't like having kids around. There's nothing wrong with that. Not all adults are the same!
On edit - You do make some valid points: parents should never let their kids 'run like animals through stores', and they should also try not to let their children annoy other adults via unwanted conversations, etc. Rules and structure are not just good for moderating children's behavior, knowing what they can and cannot do actually makes kids feel happier and more secure.