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Mon Feb-02-09 11:32 PM
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It's very hard to figure out whether the kids' behavior is normal or not over the internet.
Is he collapsing on the floor because he is out of breath or because he is upset he had to walk?
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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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