How do you feel about people who fail to control their children n public places?

I can understand why that would be so annoying. It bothers me when I see parents just let their children run wild and there are a lot of reasons why. By setting no boundaries for their kids or teaching them to respect others these parents are doing their kids a great diservice. Someday they'll grow up to be adults who don't have respect for others and may even have a difficult time socializing with others because they don't recognize boundaries. The other reason this kind of thing bothers me is because the children running wild can possibly be in danger. They can end up hurting themselves by getting into something that they shouldn't, or they could possibly be abducted by someone while they're out of their parent's sight. And of course the very obvious reason that this bothers me is that it's an extension of the parent's own rudeness and shows a lack of respect for people's personal space and property. But in all fairness, there are times when even the best raised kids can have their moments. I mean they're not machines and they have their moods, they get tired, hungry etc. and don't yet know how to express their needs the way adults do. I remember the times when my kids were toddlers and they'd have melt downs or get into something before I could stop them, yikes! It's all part of having kids. I'm not sure how this should be handled though, except maybe ask parents to keep kids on a leash! Seriously though, maybe their can be signs put up saying that children must be supervised at all times. I'm not sure if that would work though.

I really don't like when people cannot control their children. The parents and they really don't know how bad that makes them look. I would suggest that managment send around a general memo regarding people that bring their children with them to please for the "child's safety" do not let their child roam unattended. Maybe someone can suggest a semi day-care where someone brings their daughter or neice to work and all the parents chip in a couple of dollars for her to watch them during the day or something of that nature.

I find it incredibly frustrating. From a customer point of view it makes me leave the shop when there are uncontrollable children. There is a limit to what i can tolerate. If a child falls over and hurts itself and cries, then I can deal with that, i feel bad for the child. If the child is getting a bit bored and fidgety, maybe playing with the displays or something then I can deal with that. But when there are children throwing tantrums and screaming. Or really young babies that won't stop crying it really frustrates me. I just wonder why parents would bring out children like that. My sympathy goes to anyone who has to work in an environment where parents bring children who can't behave

That's highly annoying, watching children misbehave and listen to them whine. Parents really should control their children when they're out in public. I know some children just don't want to listen, but still... Parents are just setting themselves up to look bad.

I say those children should be kept on a leash. And muzzled. I can't abide by parents who do not control their children. Children need discipline. They cannot be allowed to run amok the way some parents allow them to. it's not cute. It's not letting little Precious express themself. It's plain bad behavior and the parents are the ones that need a good smack. I used to do a lot of work with animals and i loved that we were allowed to ban children at our own discretion. As well as call the cops if parents just left their kids in our building - since some parents thought 'pet center' = 'daycare'. Few things pleased me more than grabbing a running, screaming unattended child and sitting him up front while I called the police.

its annoying as I used to work in retail and some parents would let kids just run wild,knock stuff over,open packages and wreak havoc in the store. Very seldom would a parent correct their child. Some acted as if we were baby sitters and tell them you stay here in the toys and we will be back. Man the messes I would have to clean up. When I was a kid, parents didnt tolerate these actions. I also didnt let my girls act this way in public. I guess since I worked in retail I knew how it felt and I made sure they behaved.

well if ur in US its not suprising bcoz if as much as touch the kid there will be lawsuit abt to happen....i agree its funny....but what better way to calm a chaotic child whos on the loose..

Hi there...some of you may think that I am defending such act but I would just like to explain why at some point, even those well-trained children, they tend to be sooo hyperactive when brought outide the house, most particularly the toddler years, which is probably between the age of 1 -3 years old, this is so because, they are still learning to adapt to the environment and even if the parents repeatedly tell them to stop, they will follow for a few second and go again...i hope you understand also that some parents or mommies in particular, need to do some errands at times and they do not have someone else to take care of their kids which leaves them no choice but to tag along their little one...it is always proper to tell the parents if you are kinda disturbed....myself included, if my baby is just so annoying, i would appreciate a stranger to come up to me and tell me about it, i know for a fact that some people just hate children..

I work retail at a baby store, so I see a fair amount of people coming in with their toddlers. I get all sorts. I like the ones that have parents who watch them and always know what they are up to, and talk with them about not making a mess in the store. Then there are the ones who figure I am the babysitter, since they are spending money in my store. Drives me nuts. We even have a special box of toys and a play table ... but some parents let their kids play with everything in the store as if it wasn't all for sale! I always say something ' not like 'can you watch your child' but I always ask the child not to play with thigns that are not for sale and redirect them to the play box. If I am lucky, the parent gets the hint and starts doing that themselves.

Yes I feel people who fail to control their own children are failures themselves. Mischievious children will spoil all the good atmosphere in a party or a gathering.. Last month, I myself experienced this. I went for my cousin's birthday party.2 of the children in the party were playing and running thru the party hall. They were running amok and one of them crashed onto the birthday cake and spoiled the party itself. Then my cousin had to order another cake. Discipline is a must for children and I feel children should be self disciplined rather than anybody enforcing discipline on them.

No I don't have any ideas, but I know that a well-behaved dog as well as well-behaved children stress their parents out a lot less. Parents do themselves an injustice in not teaching their children manners. A screaming child should be "removed" from the scene and taught that actions have consequences (that doesn't mean spanking necessarily). I think I'll make up a sign like that, thanks!!!

Shame on the parents. They should only shop when the child is well rested and in good health. Can't imagine what the home looks like if the kids are allowed to act like they do in public! 'nuf said.

When I was a kid, I had a leash. Swear to god.

I don't like parents who don't take care of their children in public. Children need to learn discipline and that includes outside of the home. There are plenty of ways to make a child understand that behavior such as misbehaving in public will not be tolerated.

I absolutly can not tolerate to be anywhere where thre are unsuperviser and obnoxious children. People should seriously have better control of them. Some people will probably say that it's hard, but it has to be done. Some people are very aggrevated by such children and there are those that are bad people. Those bad people may become irritatedtoo much and do something about it. People should control their children because of safety but out of POLITENESS as well.

As someone without children, I seriously cannot stand ther peoples' kids being badly behaved, and screaming, and ruining my enjoyment of a day out. Yu see the parents standingthere gawping at them, sometimes laughing at their antics, but never, ever criticising, or stopping them, or telling the off, and it drives me crazy! Often, I find it is parents ike these who go mad at dogs roaming freely because they are a "danger" to their precious kids! Yes, it makes me mad too - give me the dogs everytime - LOL!

ive been in plenty of stores where kids run rapid it absolutely drives me nuts if that would have been my kids they would have gotten their butts tore up

It is sad to say, we have lost control of our children. Why? Because states like CA make laws to make it illegal to spank your own child. If you even grab their arm in public to try to restrain them, you are suspect. It is nuts, and it is like a plague all over our nation. We have lost our civility towards one another, and this is just another aspect of it.

I find it annoying and a bit sad that some parents do not control their children when they are out in the public. Sometimes I feel like speaking out to the parent and embarrassing them, but I think some of them wouldn't even be phased by my comments. Unfortunately, I have no ideas to solve the problem, but I wish I did.

Oh, I agree completey. It's the parent's responsibility to teachtheir child how to act in public. I understand that there are some children who have emotional problems that can make things difficult for the parent, and it's also unfair to expect the parent to remain at home all the time...but it also isn't fair to those other people who are being disrupted by the child's behavior. When I was younger, my mother would just pick me up and remove me from the scene as soon as I started acting up. In fact, there were even times she left items at the store that she was going to buy so she could deal with me. This taught me at a very young age that I would not be allowed to go with her to the store or even to go out to eat unless I acted appropriately.