Comments on: Just Another Angry Rant about Out-of-Control Children?

By: Can't We All Just Get Along? No! | DADWAGON

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By: Steve

Steve — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 00:42:48 +0000

What cracks me up is that the angry people like MzSassy155 tend to be the kind of adults who exhibit the same, self-centered, “the world needs to stop for them” behavior. At least these are kids, what’s your excuse?

By: deepo

deepo — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 23:06:41 +0000

First – I am a Park Slope parent, though my son is now 16 (and a reasonable teen – I know that sounds like an oxymoron, but there are some. They do have their moments, though). My husband and I used to toss a coin to see who would take him to the 3rd St playground. It wasn’t the kids that bothered us – it was the self absorbed parents who seem to be unable to disclipline their kids. I never spanked my son but I sure as hell told him “no!” (and still do). And if he acted up in the playground, he was yanked out of the sandbox for a time out. Strike two meant he was taken home. As a result, I consistently get compliments on him as a young adult. We’re not here to be their best friend – you earn your “cool parent” status by teaching moral values and discipline. It ain’t easy but you’ll ultimately gain their respect – and that of your community.

By: MzSassy155

MzSassy155 — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 15:20:33 +0000

AMEN! I’m so tired of these little ankle biters and their passive/agressive parents who feel that the world needs to stop for them. OMG, they make me so ill. It’s like move your damn double stroller already lady. The worst is when you hae three -four mothers w/strollers and child on foot that all walk in a line. FOlks, this aint a Norman Rockwell painting, if your little Jimmy can not behave himself in public, then you might want to stick with the playdates at YOUR house!

By: parkslope195

parkslope195 — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 22:21:49 +0000

As a first time mom (due next month), I side with those that are complaining about kids’ crappy behavior. Kids are kids, but public places are meant to be enjoyed by everyone, and if kids can’t cope/behave, the parents need to reel them in or stay home with their kids/take them home if their kids aren’t behaving. Parents are the responsible parties here. I may be consigning myself to home for the next x years by saying this, but as someone who’s seen some unruly kids and (more annoying) jerky parents and the negative impact they create when they’re around, I am completely sympathetic with the complaints registered on this board so far…

By: me

me — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 12:46:12 +0000

I MUST put my 10 cents in…I can’t take the obnoxious kids who can yell, push, scream, rant and rave and all the parents do is stand around saying isn’t that cute and not stopping such abhorant behaviour. I am tired of hearing well they are acting like a 2 year old should act. Well why are you lettting your 2 year old run up and down the block (and for that matter the halls of your building) screaming, crying and more? Why is this ok? I don’t find it cute, I don’t find your kids cute. How would you like it if I had a screaming match with someone in the hallways at 3am? you wouldn’t…so then what’s the difference? your parents didn’t let you do this, why do you let your kids do it? not ok

By: eoin

eoin — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 16:16:14 +0000

The next time the kid acts up smack the parent! It is unbelieveable how many spoiled brats are in this neighborhood.They grow up with a sense of entitlement because their parents overpayed on the properties thay bought.

By: dakota's way

dakota's way — Sun, 11 Mar 2007 23:53:25 +0000

It’s never acceptable for children to behave in that fashion and shame on the parents for not taking control or responsibility. What do they think is going to happen when these kids go to school or get a job someday? They have absolutely no regard for others and think everything revolves around their wants and needs.
Can you imagine these kids as teenagers? If you think they’re bad now, picture them in 12 years.
Why people bother to have children and not help them learn to be responsible people that others will want to be around is beyond me.
I had a friend who’s kids were like this and one kicked me in the shin for sitting in his seat after he left the table (he was 5 years old). I do have to tell you that I carefully grabbed him by his collar and forced him to look me in the eye when I spoke to him. I asked him how it would feel if someone did that to him and then I promised him that if he did it again I would kick him back. I made him repeat what I said and why I said it. And that alone set him in his place that he would not mess with me again because I would just give him that look when he was thinking of doing something obnoxious and he stopped every time.
Kids need limits and boundries. They want to know what is expected of them and that there will be consequences for misbehavior.
Just plain and simple.
They’ll be much happier human beings and the same will be said for all they encounter. You love your chile but you don’t have to be your child’s friend…….just their parent.

By: big bird

big bird — Sat, 10 Feb 2007 11:59:29 +0000

kids should not be concieved unless they will be properly managed by mother, father, guardian, etc. most of these miserable characters will grow to be the ones who park their carts in the middle of the grocery store isle or fail to turn off their cell phone at the theatre. it is a learned condition and sadly, the only cure is to take as much as you can before retiring to the country miles away from any opportunity to have your patience tested again.

By: Dan

Dan — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 16:33:19 +0000

Angry rants about children are just too funny. Yes, other people’s kids can be annoying, especially when they bring pop the invisible bubble that adults all too often create around themselves. But they are kids!!

By: Sara

Sara — Sat, 03 Feb 2007 03:56:50 +0000

What kind of person repeatedly post grievances about ways they’ve been wronged by children? Take these stories with an enormous grain of salt, if at all.

By: LizKate

LizKate — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 13:31:05 +0000

Why are you only blaming the mothers? Maybe if some fathers got involved, got responsible, kids wouldn’t be such brats.