mums spending too much time talking on mobiles not to their kids

I agree. I feel that this isn't only happening to moms and dads but to everyone as a whole. People it seems would rather text/talk to you then to actually spend time with you in person. For example i was having a conversation with my friend recently but he would randomly stop talking to text his girlfriend. I find this so rude and annoying. I almost feel like saying at times, "Hey, if you want to talk to her go and spend time with her, but when I'm with you why don't we hang out and when you're with her that's her time."

Thank God My grandma taught me some few things before she passed away, and that is to listen to your kids, Some kids talk a lot and some don't. Some would talk but if you tell them to shut up then they will. And you might lose all the important things your child is telling you, I have two kids, I have to say that I'm not a perfect mother at all but having some quality time and interacting with the kids and of course listening to them are one of the qualities that my mom and my grandma passed to me. Those parents who let their children down might regret everything they are doing in the future.

Hi, For me, I spent most of my time with my son and I love to play with him.It is so fun and we really have a special bonding moments together. It is bad to ignore our kid and just concentrate on our phone. For sure, I won't do it. Everyday, I spent at least few hours with my son. We do colouring and writing, we play games and toys together. Sometimes, I also accompany him watch educational dvd.

You are absolutely right and the majority of the time I do give my undivided attention to my children. However, there are times that I need to have some adult interaction and that is the time that I will ask that the children tone it down a little bit so that I am able to get something done, or to carry on a conversation with my husband or one of my friends on the telephone. However, these times are actually just a small portion of the day in my opinion.

When people act like that it makes me wonder why they chose to be parents in the first place. When a mother is distracted, a lot more can be lost then simply precious time with children that aids in groth and development. If you are distracted you could end up losing your child because you aren't paying attention to where you are. What your child is doing etc. It should not matter if you think you're safe because said child is in a stroller, or sitting on the bus. Said child, if old enough to ask questions and form complete sentences are most likely able to get out of that restraint. Wonder away from you, or worse be taken by someone you don't know. This being especially risky if one rides the bus where it is up to you the parent to keep a close eye on where your child is, as seatbelts and child restraint seats don't exist. Some children can get the buckles loose on their stroller and climb in and out at will. People who behave in this fassion should not reproduce and be parents. There is no excuse, sercemstances be damned. A woman has options should she get pregnant. While some are immoral, they exist and are there for a reason. And, its not just young mothers eaither. I've seen a kid almost drown in a swimming pool because this older mother was talking to the neighbors and not watching her kid. Thanks to some quick-thinking that child is alive. But, the outcome could have been much different.

i think its sooo rude. I see it going on all the time, even in mall i see mothers with like 2 years old doing that. If your going to ignore you children why be parent in the first place. You should ''value this precious time with little ones'' if you have them b/c life goes by so fast, and before you know it there older and off to get married.

I think that not only is the telephone is a problem, but other young mothers are always going out on weekends rather than spending time with their child. There are so many things that you can do on a weekend evening with your child rather than focus on spending time away from them. I rather spend an evening eating popcorn and watching a movie with my toddler. Hearing him laugh is the best time I could ever have

its not just mums. its just about everybody.

I hate it when seeing mothers do this to her child/children. Once I saw a mother was busy talking with a friend who own a shop on a side of a street. She let her child of 2 years old wandering nearby. There was a truck parking in front of the shop. When the truck driver started his truck and put a reverse on the clutch, the mother just realized what happened but it was to late, her child who was standing behind the truck was crushed. This is a gory story, but there are many accidents because mothers are too enjoying herself they forgot about their children.

I have had to ask my daughter to wait before but she come first. If I can't answer her because I am on the phone then I tell her when I get done. Most of the time I feel like my cell phone is for her as her grandparent call for her. It is pretty funny most of the time she can tell who I am talking to and wants to talk to. So I guess she ignores me more by being on the phone. But to the subject I have seen this many times and I just hate it. I know sometimes I can't wait until she is asleep as she doesn't nap anymore, to make a call. But some mothers are not even watching what their children are doing they are too into their phone call. Children are very fast and can get hurt quickly, it is sad to see so much of this. I use my phone more for her intertainment while we are out as it has a qwerty keyboard and she likes to as she says do her letters. It is so different from when we were all children technology is so much a part of our lives now. We need to do better to find the balance.

i've noticed that too! so many mothers on facebook and all these social networking sites going out taking pics and new profile pictures getting crazy wasted, i babysit for a couple exactly like this! its crazy it really is what people are deciding to do these days, i was shocked to find out that the most texting while driving criminals were adults 30 and up, how could that be??? you old people are stealing us young peoples roles, wearing our clothes doing your hair in the hollywood hump, give it back now. . .we have nothing to do. . . all jokes aside though i would love to see reading time come back and parents bringing kids to the parks the parks have been deserted lately! I just really want to see that come back, we can't continue to live through the internet ( coming from the girl who's at this very moment blogging a response) but seriously lets do better!

Just as you have described above, it seems that there are more and more young mums who pay little attention to their little kids. For people who living in such a so-called society, in order to keep in pace with our life, perhaps our mums also need to spend lots of time on their work, communicating with others, but it is really a mistake to ignore the children. You see, when we are growing up, mums are playing an important role during our childhood. Without the love from mothers, children may have to meet some serious problems in the future.

I saw some mums like that also. They hiring some maids for their children to keep an eye on them and take care of them while the mums is chatting and calling someone on her mobile phone. Maybe some mums forgetting their responsibilities as a mother to their children because of taking to someone on their mobile phone or doing some chat. I think someone need to remind them.... :)