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Mon Feb-02-09 02:09 PM
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| 8. We've known the kids almost since birth |
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If he has asthma, it has not been diagnosed.
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| -How Do I Tell a Parent Her Kid Is Out of Shape? |
RandySF |
Feb-02-09 02:03 PM |
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Unsolicited advice is almost always Unwanted Advice |
MineralMan |
Feb-02-09 02:05 PM |
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Even solicited advice is often not really welcome. n/t |
elocs |
Feb-02-09 02:16 PM |
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Why not go for a family walk with here? Let your boy walk and let her get all worn out trying to kee... |
Vincardog |
Feb-02-09 02:05 PM |
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Don't diagnose the kid |
nichomachus |
Feb-02-09 02:06 PM |
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I agree with this |
wildflower |
Feb-02-09 03:45 PM |
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Rat her out to Child Protective Services for child abuse |
slackmaster |
Feb-02-09 02:06 PM |
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I hope you're not serious. All this would show is ignorance. |
pnwmom |
Feb-02-09 02:26 PM |
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Either she is abusing the kid or she is not |
slackmaster |
Feb-02-09 02:46 PM |
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It's not minding your own business to call CPS. |
pnwmom |
Feb-02-09 03:03 PM |
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I'm saying either call CPS, or do nothing |
slackmaster |
Feb-02-09 03:08 PM |
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But there is no evidence of abuse. So why bring up CPS? n/t |
pnwmom |
Feb-02-09 10:13 PM |
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It's all or nothing for a lot of people... |
LanternWaste |
Feb-02-09 03:24 PM |
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Hello? |
LisaL |
Feb-02-09 07:11 PM |
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I have to agree |
Zodiak |
Feb-02-09 04:33 PM |
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"Really young kids have lots of energy, but no endurance for walking." |
pnwmom |
Feb-02-09 11:37 PM |
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Yes, that is what I'm saying |
Zodiak |
Feb-03-09 12:41 AM |
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Your answer just now is the perfect one. Too bad the OP (and some others) |
pnwmom |
Feb-03-09 01:04 AM |
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I think a 3 year old walking the hills of SF is too much |
nini |
Feb-02-09 02:07 PM |
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exactly how much do you know about this kid's medical history? |
Donnachaidh |
Feb-02-09 02:07 PM |
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We've known the kids almost since birth |
RandySF |
Feb-02-09 02:09 PM |
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If you feel you must bring it up |
prolesunited |
Feb-02-09 02:12 PM |
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It's not asthma. He's just stressed from being expected to do something |
pnwmom |
Feb-02-09 02:38 PM |
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She knows. nt |
NOW tense |
Feb-02-09 02:09 PM |
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Perhaps it's wise not to tell, but rather, to ask. |
IntravenousDemilo |
Feb-02-09 02:10 PM |
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Thats good. |
elleng |
Feb-03-09 12:56 AM |
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Are you sure he doesn't have a medical problem? |
Hello_Kitty |
Feb-02-09 02:11 PM |
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I have found it best to steer clear of telling other people how and |
OHdem10 |
Feb-02-09 02:12 PM |
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That assumes the child isn't getting enough activity. |
pnwmom |
Feb-02-09 03:01 PM |
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This is well may be a medical problem |
Fovea |
Feb-02-09 02:12 PM |
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My undiagnosed Celiac daughter tired very, very quickly... |
SidDithers |
Feb-02-09 04:32 PM |
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Glad you got your daughter diagnosed. |
pnwmom |
Feb-02-09 11:47 PM |
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Thanks. Diagnosed at 5... |
SidDithers |
Feb-03-09 08:48 AM |
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Ask Mom if She'd Like to Join You & Your |
otohara |
Feb-02-09 02:14 PM |
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Suggest more play=dates at the park or for walks down by the water / Embarcadero. |
Parker CA |
Feb-02-09 02:16 PM |
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unless you're a doctor it will probably end in disaster. |
Soylent Brice |
Feb-02-09 02:16 PM |
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Yes, welcome to DU which is like the Hotel California: |
elocs |
Feb-02-09 02:18 PM |
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i used to walk the hills of sf, toting a conga drum made from a |
grannie4peace |
Feb-02-09 02:18 PM |
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If s/he says that, s/he should not be surprised to lose a friend. n/t |
pnwmom |
Feb-02-09 02:40 PM |
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if you are going to say something you should love |
grannie4peace |
Feb-02-09 03:32 PM |
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To say "your kid is out of shape compared to mine" would sound competitive |
pnwmom |
Feb-02-09 10:24 PM |
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How often do you babysit him? |
SteelPenguin |
Feb-02-09 02:20 PM |
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You don't. |
krabigirl |
Feb-02-09 02:21 PM |
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And be sure to never call the cops if you see someone being beaten on the street and left to die. |
Deja Q |
Feb-02-09 07:14 PM |
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There's no comparison at all. This 3 year old is behaving like a typical |
pnwmom |
Feb-03-09 11:07 PM |
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I've seen paraplegics make better use of their legs than your son. |
Ezlivin |
Feb-02-09 02:23 PM |
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It's not my son |
RandySF |
Feb-02-09 02:31 PM |
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Whoosh |
LostinVA |
Feb-02-09 03:03 PM |
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... |
Donnachaidh |
Feb-02-09 03:20 PM |
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Right OVER |
mtnester |
Feb-02-09 05:45 PM |
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Didn't even stop to collect $200!! n/t |
prayin4rain |
Feb-02-09 10:19 PM |
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you called that right |
CreekDog |
Feb-02-09 11:01 PM |
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........ |
Runcible Spoon |
Feb-02-09 04:26 PM |
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hahahahhahahha n/t |
prayin4rain |
Feb-02-09 10:20 PM |
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ROFL |
Zywiec |
Feb-02-09 03:09 PM |
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But why break it to the kid gently? |
Ignis |
Feb-02-09 04:19 PM |
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You should suggest she have him see a doctor |
Stephanie |
Feb-02-09 02:23 PM |
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I bet anything the child isn't really out of breath. He's just frustrated |
pnwmom |
Feb-02-09 02:44 PM |
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Telling other people how to parents is a good way to wind up |
NeedleCast |
Feb-02-09 02:25 PM |
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I would describe the situation to his mom without making any judgments |
Fleshdancer |
Feb-02-09 02:25 PM |
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loosen some nuts/bolts in the stroller. |
Lance_Boyle |
Feb-02-09 02:31 PM |
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lol ... |
chatnoir |
Feb-02-09 02:44 PM |
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Consult a child care book. This is perfectly normal 3 yr. old behavior. |
pnwmom |
Feb-02-09 02:32 PM |
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You are correct. |
RadiationTherapy |
Feb-02-09 04:25 PM |
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Thanks, RadiationTherapy. I'm kind of surprised, too, |
pnwmom |
Feb-02-09 10:15 PM |
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how do i tell a parent their kid is stupid. academics, learning, thinking is top priority in our |
seabeyond |
Feb-02-09 02:32 PM |
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Get really really drunk and call the parents in the middle of the night. |
ZombieHorde |
Feb-02-09 02:46 PM |
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Sounds like you are pushing YOUR kid too hard. 3 years old?! C'mon now. |
earth mom |
Feb-02-09 02:53 PM |
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I was thinkiing that, too |
LostinVA |
Feb-02-09 03:04 PM |
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Maybe the kid is out of breath because of a medical problem. |
Vinca |
Feb-02-09 03:06 PM |
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We live on a very steep hill... |
ContinentalOp |
Feb-02-09 03:42 PM |
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Since you live in SF, it would be easy to play the "concern" card. |
Greyhound |
Feb-02-09 03:47 PM |
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It's not really your place to offer |
Dorian Gray |
Feb-02-09 04:12 PM |
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Maybe the kid has asthma |
XemaSab |
Feb-02-09 04:21 PM |
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I don't know, but make sure you use the word "fatty". |
bbernardini |
Feb-02-09 04:32 PM |
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He could definitely have a medical condition |
LisaM |
Feb-02-09 04:32 PM |
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myob |
book_worm |
Feb-02-09 04:34 PM |
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Just schedule more playdates |
rucky |
Feb-02-09 04:42 PM |
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I'd make a game out of it, and see if being winded disappears |
Ms. Toad |
Feb-02-09 05:30 PM |
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It is none of your business. |
WindRiverMan |
Feb-02-09 05:40 PM |
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Tell the mother your concerned her child may have asthma. Other than that, mind your business. |
readmoreoften |
Feb-02-09 05:47 PM |
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That's why most kids have pediatricians |
Horse with no Name |
Feb-02-09 07:17 PM |
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As already has been pointed out, the child might be completely normal, |
LisaL |
Feb-02-09 07:21 PM |
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You don't...He's only two years old. He'll outgrow it... |
cynatnite |
Feb-02-09 10:19 PM |
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Why not take the nice route |
Maru Kitteh |
Feb-02-09 10:22 PM |
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RandySF, maybe you're the one who needs to get in better shape, |
pnwmom |
Feb-02-09 10:35 PM |
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How do I tell a DUer that his OP is full of shit? |
Midlodemocrat |
Feb-02-09 10:39 PM |
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I love this thread. A mish-mash of shit advice and ill-advisement. |
flvegan |
Feb-02-09 10:48 PM |
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You did, but consider what you are up against: |
CreekDog |
Feb-02-09 11:07 PM |
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maybe the kid has asthma? |
notadmblnd |
Feb-02-09 10:53 PM |
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Who knows. |
LisaL |
Feb-02-09 11:32 PM |
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How do I tell the author of the OP that they are the one who is out of shape? |
Blue Diadem |
Feb-02-09 11:03 PM |
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Don't worry about someone elses kid |
Brooklyns_Finest |
Feb-02-09 11:10 PM |
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There's no reason to suspect the other parent doesn't care about her child's health. |
pnwmom |
Feb-02-09 11:41 PM |
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which two blocks? from where to where? |
CreekDog |
Feb-02-09 11:10 PM |
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Muscles, bones, joints, sense of balance are all still developing in a three year old. |
pnwmom |
Feb-02-09 11:43 PM |
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You don't. |
Lucian |
Feb-02-09 11:15 PM |
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Id say its none of your business...but all of it is really none of My business. |
MadBadger |
Feb-02-09 11:17 PM |
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Hey, I liked |
pnwmom |
Feb-02-09 11:43 PM |
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I am told Weekly to STFU because i scold kids for STEALING from me. i am told that i have no right.. |
slampoet |
Feb-02-09 11:24 PM |
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If you catch my kids stealing I hope you get on to them... |
cynatnite |
Feb-02-09 11:27 PM |
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You have a right to ban those parents from your store. |
pnwmom |
Feb-02-09 11:45 PM |
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I don't have a store, I have a farmer's market. The situation is ...well, More complicated. |
slampoet |
Feb-03-09 02:52 AM |
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Fucking thief kids! |
JVS |
Feb-03-09 12:53 AM |
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Assuming you're not their pediatrician, you don't. |
LeftyMom |
Feb-03-09 12:47 AM |
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Do you know their pediatrician?: |
elleng |
Feb-03-09 12:51 AM |
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Suggest a checkup, might be asthma. or allergy.. a common reason for kids to run out of |
nadinbrzezinski |
Feb-03-09 01:09 AM |
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If the child has energy in other situations -- at a park for instance -- |
pnwmom |
Feb-03-09 09:34 AM |
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Our much older parrots suffer from this as well... they are CURIOUS |
nadinbrzezinski |
Feb-03-09 10:22 PM |
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I was in SF this summer for a conference. |
BamaGirl |
Feb-03-09 03:13 AM |
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If the child isn't just being a stubborn three year old, then there's something medically wrong with |
TwilightGardener |
Feb-03-09 08:50 AM |
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That really isn't true. Kids do have boundless energy at age, BUT |
pnwmom |
Feb-03-09 09:26 AM |
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Well, yeah--I don't know any little kid who doesn't turn into a passive-aggressive |
TwilightGardener |
Feb-03-09 09:33 AM |
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Exactly! Oh yes, I remember that "lump of deadweight" phenomenon! |
pnwmom |
Feb-03-09 09:40 AM |
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He is three. Two blocks is a long way for some healthy three yr olds. |
FedUpWithIt All |
Feb-03-09 09:03 AM |
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Good answer. And some of those hills in San Francisco are pretty steep |
pnwmom |
Feb-03-09 09:30 AM |
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I agree |
gollygee |
Feb-03-09 09:38 AM |
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Use telepathy |
JVS |
Feb-03-09 09:36 AM |
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Say, "Damn! Your kid's out of shape!" |
Iggo |
Feb-03-09 09:37 AM |
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No, don't leave it at that. Be sure to add: |
pnwmom |
Feb-03-09 09:44 AM |
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You could say: "I need you to leave John's stroller here with me. He still needs it when |
pnwmom |
Feb-03-09 10:03 AM |
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The day will come when she no longer can push the stroller. He will have to walk then. |
appleannie1 |
Feb-03-09 11:11 PM |
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