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Originally Posted by TotalMILF
It kind of frightens me that someone who dislikes children just because they misbehave was, at one time, an elementary schoolteacher. I sure wouldn't want you teaching my children if you can't handle them if, and when, they chose to act out. And ALL children will eventually misbehave to some degree, even those normally polite children whose parents have taught them manners. That's what kids do. They're just testing your boundries.
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Yes, kids misbehave. I was one not to long ago. But you know what? I NEVER acted out in public. I was polite and courteous to all adults, I kept my temper under wraps, and I never threw tantrums.
That's not to say I didn't do those things when at home, but even there... It was not tolerated. Bad behavior is just that... Bad. It should never be tolerated. The day it's tolerated is the day the kid has just moved your boundary.
And I had a happy, wonderful childhood... Even with semi-strict parents (as far as behaviour goes). Imagine that.
And sorry about the threadjack warrrreagl, I think I may have started that.
To address the courtesy of moving out of the way of a pregnant woman.
I dont think analog is saying "I'm walking here bitch, get the fuck out of the way" he is asking you not to take up the whole damn aisle. Many a woman out there will park her stroller right square in the middle... Just pull it off to the side, you don't park your car centered on the double yellow lines do you?
If you're going to stop and talk to someone, move to the side, dont stand right in the center.
I don't know for sure, but I'll bet analog would hold doors open for pregnant woman. He's just asking for respect to be returned... It is after all a two way street. No one gets special treatment just because they think they deserve it. Which I think, was his real issue.
(Analog... If I've misjudged your character, feel free to point it out)