Brat

[Pete]

Well, you'll REALLY love this then

When Wild Thing gets lippy, her Dad puts hot sauce on her tongue. So last night we're sitting at the dinner table and she starts being stupid and her Mom says, "Soph, don't talk to people like that." And I said, "Oh no! Sophie, I think you should be as naughty as you can because I want to see this hot sauce trick!" "Grrr..." says Mom, "Instigator!" "Hello?" says Dad (voice of reeason), "If you don't want Aunt Dee Jay to see you eat hot sauce, you better mind your manners!"

So now Soph is avoiding me because she knows I want to see her get her tongue stung.

I must be weird, the hot sauce thingy would never have come to mind :congrats: I guess I am a traditionalist, a good crack iup side the mellon is my preferred method.

 

[JabbaJawz]

I thought there was an unwritten rule that said "don't tell other people how to raise their kids."

I don't necessarily agree with some of things my brother and sister inlaw do with their kids but if I told him about it he would probably punch me in the nose. If he did it to me, he could expect the same.

If you really want some fun, go tell a frazzled mother who's brat is kicking and screaming at the grocery store what she is doing wrong.

As much as the parenting skills or the lack thereof of others tries one's patience, its better to leave well enough alone. Only bad things will come of it.

I never tell them how to raise their kids...but - situations turn when the child is looking directly at me, his freaking aunt, and telling me to, "shut up." When his behavior directy affects myself or my family, I definitely open my mouth. In general, though, I don't say a peep and let them do what they do.

 

[T.Rally]

I don't care whose kid it is. If it tells an adult to "shut up," it needs to be put in its place. If not, the kid gets the "I don't have to listen to you" attitude and will be more and more of a smart ass until Jabba snaps and beats its ass, maybe even in Walmart.

I understand that. I would think that it is perfectly acceptable to tell a kid that is not yours "knock it off", "don't do that" or "don't say that". It would be bordering on offensive to say to child's parent you should do this or you should do that. Beating, as you say, of said child in the presence of the parent would most definitely be unacceptable behavior.

 

[JabbaJawz]

I love how her KID tells you to shut up, but you're the bad guy.

This is my point...and he said it repeatedly. Honestly, I think I was pretty nice in my reaction, all things considered. I wanted to reach across the table and knock his rotted teeth out. (yea...rotten teeth. That's another story...and another example where I don't say a peep about how they parent. )

Can't she see how beautiful you are?

 

[Ken King]

Well, you'll REALLY love this then

When Wild Thing gets lippy, her Dad puts hot sauce on her tongue. So last night we're sitting at the dinner table and she starts being stupid and her Mom says, "Soph, don't talk to people like that." And I said, "Oh no! Sophie, I think you should be as naughty as you can because I want to see this hot sauce trick!" "Grrr..." says Mom, "Instigator!" "Hello?" says Dad (voice of reeason), "If you don't want Aunt Dee Jay to see you eat hot sauce, you better mind your manners!"

So now Soph is avoiding me because she knows I want to see her get her tongue stung.

Did you bring the really hot stuff from Jethro's? If so I want video of that.

 

[JabbaJawz]

So now Soph is avoiding me because she knows I want to see her get her tongue stung.

That's awesome!

 

[Kizzy]

I am not going to try and stick anything on my child's tongue. The 1st instinct would be to bite. Plus, that is just way too much effort.

I'll spank their butt in a heartbeat. I have never nor I better never see anyone whack a child upside their head.

 

[K_Jo]

I understand that. I would think that it is perfectly acceptable to tell a kid that is not yours "knock it off", "don't do that" or "don't say that". It would be bordering on offensive to say to child's parent you should do this or you should do that. Beating, as you say, of said child in the presence of the parent would most definitely be unacceptable behavior.

I was just kidding about the beating. You should only beat your own kids.

 

[K_Jo]

This is my point...and he said it repeatedly. Honestly, I think I was pretty nice in my reaction, all things considered. I wanted to reach across the table and knock his rotted teeth out. (yea...rotten teeth. That's another story...and another example where I don't say a peep about how they parent. )

I would like to hear about the rotten teeth. Anyone else?

 

[virgovictoria]

I would like to hear about the rotten teeth. Anyone else?

 

[JabbaJawz]

I understand that. I would think that it is perfectly acceptable to tell a kid that is not yours "knock it off", "don't do that" or "don't say that". It would be bordering on offensive to say to child's parent you should do this or you should do that. Beating, as you say, of said child in the presence of the parent would most definitely be unacceptable behavior.

I didn't say anything out of line to him, but they are very insecure about themselves and their parenting style, and I suppose that they think I shouldn't have said a thing. :shrug:

Situation: We're all sitting around playing cards on vacation. The kid (10) doesn't want us to keep playing what we're playing b/c he is too young to understand the game and can't play. We're having a great time and don't plan on switching games. He is muttering to his mother and whining.

Me: Why don't you go play with the other kids, we're having a good time here and aren't swapping games right now so that the kids can play.

Him: (hanging onto his mother and glaring at me) Shut up

Me: Excuse me??

Him: (Softer, but clearly) Shut up

Me: It's extremely rude to tell anyone to shut up, much less an adult. You should apologize.

Him: Shut up

His parents said his name a couple of times during all of this. Like, "Christian..." but never took disciplinary action. WTF is wrong with them???

Me: Okay, I've had enough of this....................:HOLLLLLLLAAAAAAAAAAAAA:



After that it all went downhill.......

I could have simply just gotten up and left, I mean, after all, he is only 10 years old. But the way that he was glaring and being a complete b*stage, really got me fired up. I just couldn't walk away from the situation allowing him to think that it's acceptable behavior and or that it would be tolerated.

 

[Lenny]

Some of these sound just like my 3 year old son! He's getting to know the wall real well lately!! A few pops on the butt and a few pops to the mouth now and then. I hope this phase passes soon!

When the "terrible two's" last into the three's, it makes the "fitful four's" seem that much longer. I don't envy you.

 

[Lenny]

I am not going to try and stick anything on my child's tongue. The 1st instinct would be to bite. Plus, that is just way too much effort.

I'll spank their butt in a heartbeat. I have never nor I better never see anyone whack a child upside their head.

If it's my kid, he feels the sting of rapidly-moving-digits-meeting-the-rump. If I'm visiting fambly, I bring a small, gift-wrapped something. Once the nephew/niece smarts off, I tell him I'm taking the gift-wrapped something home with me instead of leaving in with him.

 

[baileydog]

I say if the brat is on my turf and acts stupid, if his mother doesnt do anything about it, that gives me the right to say something. I tell people this when they bring children to my house. Make them behave or dont bring them.

 

[carolinagirl]

I say if the brat is on my turf and acts stupid, if his mother doesnt do anything about it, that gives me the right to say something. I tell people this when they bring children to my house. Make them behave or dont bring them.

Exactly!

 

[pixiegirl]

I say if the brat is on my turf and acts stupid, if his mother doesnt do anything about it, that gives me the right to say something. I tell people this when they bring children to my house. Make them behave or dont bring them.

Hell, I raised my nephew more then either one of his parents did for the first 2 years. I don't care if he's 7 and lives in Florida now. If he's in my house, I'll beat his arse.

Kids are smart. They know exactly what they can get away with and with whom. Like I said before, my neice and nephew are holy terrors but perfect for me. My own kid is very well behaved for me most of the time yet can be a real monster for my mom.

 

[jazz lady]

Did you bring the really hot stuff from Jethro's? If so I want video of that.

That stuff will KILL you. Hell, 2A and Sharon will kill you.

 

[Kizzy]

That stuff will KILL you. Hell, 2A and Sharon will kill you.

After the last 2-weeks, feeling like my throat was closing up from the wings, I'm glad I never did try that stuff.


I've NEVER had a reaction like that from anything I've ever eaten.

 

[kwillia]

I find that sometimes there is occasion to enlighten a child as to what is considered acceptable behavior by pointing out the error of their parent’s ways…

like the time I was in line at Burchmart and they opened a second register and hollered, “Who’s next?” I was next in line, but the woman behind me quickly jumped to the register. Her pre-teen daughter looked at her mother and said, “How come the back of the line gets to go first?” And I looked at her and said, “Because she is rude.” Her daughter’s mouth fell open, and then she giggled. Her mother turned beet red, but wouldn’t acknowledge me. I really believe her daughter will forever think twice about becoming a line jumper…

 

[Pete]

Some of these sound just like my 3 year old son! He's getting to know the wall real well lately!! A few pops on the butt and a few pops to the mouth now and then. I hope this phase passes soon!

Becareful, someone might report you for whacking them in the head. Unless of course it is a figure of speech.