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In reply to the discussion: The "foul ball couple" MUST be Republican. They're demanding an apology, saying "they had no idea" [View all]laundry_queen
(8,646 posts)I know what you mean, but I still cringe when I hear the word 'brats'. It's not really the kids' fault they are like that.
That said, 3 year olds crying is pretty much how things go when you are out in public and they don't get what they want. Many parents will give the child anything they want to shut them up to avoid the nasty looks from strangers. If they don't give the child something to quiet them, they are regarded as horrible parents with a nasty child. It's always a lose-lose situation.
Being a mom of 4 (all past 3 yrs now, thank god), I rarely gave in to my children in public when there was a tantrum thrown over wanting something. They DO have to learn they can't have everything they want. They need to be taught delayed gratification. I gladly tolerated nasty looks when my kids were throwing a tantrum over something they didn't get that they wanted RIGHT NOW. Sorry, honey, you definitely aren't getting it with this act. Some parents, however are so worried about 'what other people think' they neglect to teach their children the proper lessons.