05-03-2002, 04:03 PM
Quote:why is it pretty much everyone else here understood my point perfectly,
hey, I got his point exactly...Metal beats the crap out of his daughter in diners while white trash waitress watch and then takes her to the movies afterwards but only during obscure hours so he can piss off other people....
did I get it right? (if you can't read the sarcasm in that statement - fuck you!)
As a parent, I have to agree with Dorothy about being embarrassed when the child does act up. If my son gets out of line as kids will do from time to time, it's my job as a parent to teach him why what he's doing is wrong. I've taken my son to the movies and we always go out. he enjoys doing this with me and his mom but there is a standing rule: if he gets out of line and doesn't stop when he's told to, then we get up and go home ending the outing he enjoys. Why? two parts to it: 1. To avoid making a scene and giving others the courtesy to eat or do whatever in peace. I'd want others to give me that courtesy so why should I not give it to them. 2. to teach my son that if he acts up, he's not going to be allowed to go again. The motivation for wanting to go is enough that if he hints towards getting out of line, all it takes is a threat to leave.
Now there are times when nothing will work because as any parent of toddler will tell you, when they get tired, they get cranky and irratible. Nothing will help. Thats why I also do what Metal does and not take my son out when after a certain time because I KNOW HIS SCHEDULES. I can predict for the most part, when he'll need a nap and when he's going to act up. That's all just part of being a parent.
Have a great day!