Comments on: Another post about back seat parents. http://at-the-water-cooler.com/blog/2008/05/30/another-post-about-back-seat-parents/ Internet buzz, gadgets, politics, unabridged commentary; Willing to be a pariah for the truth. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:32:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Lawanda http://at-the-water-cooler.com/blog/2008/05/30/another-post-about-back-seat-parents/#comment-509 Lawanda Mon, 11 Aug 2008 01:36:36 +0000 http://at-the-water-cooler.com/blog/?p=394#comment-509 I agree! And thank you. I hope my kids will grow up able "to live in society, and will have a chance to make something of their lives." That is my aim ;) Sorry I was so long posting back :) I agree! And thank you. I hope my kids will grow up able “to live in society, and will have a chance to make something of their lives.” That is my aim ;)

Sorry I was so long posting back :)

]]> By: Wayne http://at-the-water-cooler.com/blog/2008/05/30/another-post-about-back-seat-parents/#comment-444 Wayne Wed, 04 Jun 2008 04:27:56 +0000 http://at-the-water-cooler.com/blog/?p=394#comment-444 Lawanda, thanks for your comments; I am certain that your hard work will result in some adults who will understand how to live in society, and will have a chance to make something of their lives. Mean? if caring enough to say \'no\' when that is the correct answer is mean than I am all for it - the opposite of that is saying \'yes\' because it is easier without caring about the results down the road; being told yes to everything is not love, it is more like neglect. I am certain when they grow older they will indeed know that they had a mom who loved them enough to say no. Lawanda, thanks for your comments; I am certain that your hard work will result in some adults who will understand how to live in society, and will have a chance to make something of their lives. Mean? if caring enough to say \’no\’ when that is the correct answer is mean than I am all for it - the opposite of that is saying \’yes\’ because it is easier without caring about the results down the road; being told yes to everything is not love, it is more like neglect. I am certain when they grow older they will indeed know that they had a mom who loved them enough to say no.

]]> By: Lawanda http://at-the-water-cooler.com/blog/2008/05/30/another-post-about-back-seat-parents/#comment-443 Lawanda Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:01:38 +0000 http://at-the-water-cooler.com/blog/?p=394#comment-443 Hi :) I would still say a tantrum from my kid is not acceptable in public, even in the situation you describe. If the kid is old enough to walk by herself, the kid is old enough to know that "No" means NO. And better not throw a fit (or even ask me again!), no matter how many salesmen try to tell her to ask me for something. I do agree the salesman was being annoying for the parent. But the kid does not have to add to it!! :) My mom is guilty of that “Do what your [mom] says and I will buy you ice cream.” thing. And it drives me BONKERS!! When she does it, I tell my kids, "Even if she buys it, you can't have it. You do what I say or you'll be in trouble. 'Nuff said." haha I really am mean, aren't I? Hi :)

I would still say a tantrum from my kid is not acceptable in public, even in the situation you describe. If the kid is old enough to walk by herself, the kid is old enough to know that “No” means NO. And better not throw a fit (or even ask me again!), no matter how many salesmen try to tell her to ask me for something.

I do agree the salesman was being annoying for the parent. But the kid does not have to add to it!!

:)

My mom is guilty of that “Do what your [mom] says and I will buy you ice cream.” thing. And it drives me BONKERS!! When she does it, I tell my kids, “Even if she buys it, you can’t have it. You do what I say or you’ll be in trouble. ‘Nuff said.” haha I really am mean, aren’t I?

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