The over-indulgent parents are ignorant, inconsiderate assholes trying their level best to raise more inconsiderate assholes just like them. That's why they have kids.wolverine said:
Baby at the Theatre
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Get pissed at the Parents not the Kids.
As a father twice over and as a professional working man I have complete sympathy with both sides of the story.
On the Topic of movies.
Parents do have a special time and conditions for movies every wee. The sound is turned down lights are on slightly so that you can see your kid, and everyone there knows what is going on. Parents that take kids that are under 2-3 years old to a normal movie are insane due to the damage that it can cause their Childs ears. The music is far too loud for them.
Kids that are older should only be taken to an AGE appropriate movie and they should be well behaved but everyone should realize must that kids are kids and they do no always behave properly. Parents SHOULD work on controlling their kids during the movie, but if it is a kids type movie (G rated) Adults that can not tolerate kids should go to a late show, when most responsible parents should have their kids in bed.
On the topic of Restaurants.
Parents with kids will often have two types of outings. With Kids/No Kids
Parents that are willing to take the time and instill manners into their children should never be denied access to any restaurant. Once a month my family goes out to an expensive restaurant ($$$$) and has a pleasant evening of fine dinning and conversation and PARENTING. If you teach your kids from a young enough age what is acceptable behavior in restaurant, it usually isn't a problem. But kids will be kids and I will NEVER appologize for my child. I will apologize for my lack of control, my loss of grip on her hand, her failure to be polite. These are not my children’s failures (Girl 4, boy 2) but my own.
I will agree that a child should always stay at the table, Should never be loose on a plane and that they should not be inconsiderate to others.
But if children are denied a good example of what is appropriate and what is not THEN our children grow up to be uncaring, inconsiderate, intolerant and self centered like some of people I have seen on this board. The people that request a seat away from children are a prime example of where our society is headed.
I am sorry for my Rant for a first post but I get frustrated with ignorance easily.
As a father twice over and as a professional working man I have complete sympathy with both sides of the story.
On the Topic of movies.
Parents do have a special time and conditions for movies every wee. The sound is turned down lights are on slightly so that you can see your kid, and everyone there knows what is going on. Parents that take kids that are under 2-3 years old to a normal movie are insane due to the damage that it can cause their Childs ears. The music is far too loud for them.
Kids that are older should only be taken to an AGE appropriate movie and they should be well behaved but everyone should realize must that kids are kids and they do no always behave properly. Parents SHOULD work on controlling their kids during the movie, but if it is a kids type movie (G rated) Adults that can not tolerate kids should go to a late show, when most responsible parents should have their kids in bed.
On the topic of Restaurants.
Parents with kids will often have two types of outings. With Kids/No Kids
Parents that are willing to take the time and instill manners into their children should never be denied access to any restaurant. Once a month my family goes out to an expensive restaurant ($$$$) and has a pleasant evening of fine dinning and conversation and PARENTING. If you teach your kids from a young enough age what is acceptable behavior in restaurant, it usually isn't a problem. But kids will be kids and I will NEVER appologize for my child. I will apologize for my lack of control, my loss of grip on her hand, her failure to be polite. These are not my children’s failures (Girl 4, boy 2) but my own.
I will agree that a child should always stay at the table, Should never be loose on a plane and that they should not be inconsiderate to others.
But if children are denied a good example of what is appropriate and what is not THEN our children grow up to be uncaring, inconsiderate, intolerant and self centered like some of people I have seen on this board. The people that request a seat away from children are a prime example of where our society is headed.
I am sorry for my Rant for a first post but I get frustrated with ignorance easily.
I agree with Thegore. How are kids supposed to grow into considerate adult members of society unless they see appropriate behaviour modelled, and have a chance to develop that behaviour themselves? (sorry for the run-on sentence/question)
What!!! I'm inconsiderate and selfish!
"The people that request a seat away from children are a prime example of where our society is headed."
So if someone wants to parade their brood in an expensive restaurant and I request not to be seated near them that makes me inconsiderate and selfish!
I don't like kids. Never have, never will. They are an alien species to me. That's why I always choose to live in the downtown core. I don't go to the suburbs, and I can't even be dragged screaming into a shopping mall. I avoid any possibility of 'kid' interaction and, frankly, they should do the same as far as I'm concerned.
And while I'm going off the deep-end here (it's quite refreshing really) I got a real bone to pick with all of those fuck-wits in the West-End who turn their balconies into a baby crib and let the sticky little bastards wail on end for hours.
If you gotta have a kid(s) then get the hell out of the neighbourhood and move to Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey or some other god-forsakened wasteland.
And when, and if, they become adults and can't conduct themselves appropriately then sooner or later they'll get thumped.
OK, I'm feeling better now.
"The people that request a seat away from children are a prime example of where our society is headed."
So if someone wants to parade their brood in an expensive restaurant and I request not to be seated near them that makes me inconsiderate and selfish!
I don't like kids. Never have, never will. They are an alien species to me. That's why I always choose to live in the downtown core. I don't go to the suburbs, and I can't even be dragged screaming into a shopping mall. I avoid any possibility of 'kid' interaction and, frankly, they should do the same as far as I'm concerned.
And while I'm going off the deep-end here (it's quite refreshing really) I got a real bone to pick with all of those fuck-wits in the West-End who turn their balconies into a baby crib and let the sticky little bastards wail on end for hours.
If you gotta have a kid(s) then get the hell out of the neighbourhood and move to Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey or some other god-forsakened wasteland.
And when, and if, they become adults and can't conduct themselves appropriately then sooner or later they'll get thumped.
OK, I'm feeling better now.
Nice to meet you, my separated at birth twin. Couldn't have said it better myself. Ninety per cent of adults should be sterilized because they aren't fit to breed. The other ten per cent should be allowed to propagate to their hearts' content but should be required to do it on some island in the South Pacific or be given Ecuador or New Zealand in which to raise their offspring. And that's one of the more moderate reforms I'll instigate when I become king of the world.eurhythmia said:
If this bothers you that much (and I admit going to an expensive place and having to put up with others parenting mistakes is not something high on my satisfaction list) then just go to those places that are 'not child friendly' and do not offer booster seats, child size meals and/or toys/crayons. Amazingly those places do not seem to have children in them for some strange reason.
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I think the theatre should also be blamed for letting parents in with a few month old baby. I was watching the movie at Paramount downtown and suprised the employees didnt put a stop too this. I know they have video cameras and people checking tickets. But then again why would a person make min wage give a rats ass
I hate little brats. I have no respect for the parents who can't discipline their children.
Forget the PC bullshit. Bring back the rod. It's worked in the last 1000 years, created a society of responsible, good citizens the world over. No reason to change what has been successful.
Forget the PC bullshit. Bring back the rod. It's worked in the last 1000 years, created a society of responsible, good citizens the world over. No reason to change what has been successful.
That has got to be the most mindless inane comment you have ever made. I don't know if you're trying to be funny or you truly believe what you said. Some times I think you have some degree of intelligence and then you come out with statements like this. There are many ways to discipline children without physical means, all of which have been proven more effective. I wouldn't think the last 1000 years are anything to brag about or call successfull in human interaction. I would think a different method should be tried. Now lets wait for pocketking and his pom poms to support GBMgeorgebushmoron said:
Was watching the movie breach at Granville theatre lastnight and walked by a baby carrage. I didnt noticed any crying but i have no clue why theatres allow this. I also cant stand people who answer calls during a movie ...it's so disrespectful . This is the 2nd time in a year that i've seen a baby in a theatre
. This is the 2nd time in a year that i've seen a baby in a theatreIt's a symptom of our times LAG, nobody gives a fuck about anyone else these days its just me, me, me.
A few months back i was at mcdonalds ordering a muffin and there's this guy who cut thru the line of 5 people. This big construction worker told people he didnt care there's a lineup cause he needs his order now. The cashier looked freaked out of this guy and just took his order. People where angry and said a few things to this guy but was ignored. LOL by the way i paid for the muffin didnt dine n dashed
It's a symptom of our times LAG, nobody gives a fuck about anyone else these days its just me, me, me.
That's rude, LAG, but I can KINDA see it....it would have been nice if he'd have asked, "do you mind, I'm on a break and I'll NEVER get to eat if I don't get my order now," and allowed people to be gracious and let him by (if, in fact, that was the case)
What angried me was the mcdonalds staff served this guy. I use to work in fastfoods in highschool and i would never serve someone who cuts in line. Regardless how big n nasty this person would look like.
People who cut into line infuriate me, the staffer should have taken his burger in the back and spit in it or taken a shit on it. Years ago when I had a shitty customer service job some bitch pulled that stunt and I went off on her telling her she was being an ignorant bitch and to fuck off and wait her turn. The look of shock on her face was priceless. When she finally picked her jaw off the floor she demanded my managers name, since I had already given two weeks noticed I didn't give a shit if she filed a complaint. I never heard anything about the incident from my manager so either she didn't bother complaining or he just didn't care.
You should never bring a baby to a movie theater. It is simply irresponsible parenting.
The sound systems in movie theaters are incredibly loud and can not be good for a developing baby’s ears.
The annoyance of the screaming little mutt is just icing on the cake.
The sound systems in movie theaters are incredibly loud and can not be good for a developing baby’s ears.
The annoyance of the screaming little mutt is just icing on the cake.
