Larry's Comic Place Doesn't Like Toddlers

[bohman]

Good lord, this thread brought in everybody that gets their panties in a bunch over a loud child. I was in there yesterday, too, and as packed as it was there was no way to quickly remove a squalling toddler, especially not in a stroller. The crowd was all bunched around the door, and the door was narrow (it's an older building). Luckily my 2 heathens behaved themselves at the time, but if one had acted up it would have been hard to get out.

So, all of you think that you can go in a an ice cream shop (on a day when the town was packed w/ kids) and never be exposed to a loud kid?

 

[ftcret]

Good lord, this thread brought in everybody that gets their panties in a bunch over a loud child. I was in there yesterday, too, and as packed as it was there was no way to quickly remove a squalling toddler, especially not in a stroller. The crowd was all bunched around the door, and the door was narrow (it's an older building). Luckily my 2 heathens behaved themselves at the time, but if one had acted up it would have been hard to get out.

So, all of you think that you can go in a an ice cream shop (on a day when the town was packed w/ kids) and never be exposed to a loud kid?

I forgot about how inconsiderate it is to run over everyone with stroller...

 

[Dye Tied]

Good lord, this thread brought in everybody that gets their panties in a bunch over a loud child. I was in there yesterday, too, and as packed as it was there was no way to quickly remove a squalling toddler, especially not in a stroller. The crowd was all bunched around the door, and the door was narrow (it's an older building). Luckily my 2 heathens behaved themselves at the time, but if one had acted up it would have been hard to get out.

So, all of you think that you can go in a an ice cream shop (on a day when the town was packed w/ kids) and never be exposed to a loud kid?

Kindly keep your heathens home until age 10. TIA

 

[LadyCoyote]

Good lord, this thread brought in everybody that gets their panties in a bunch over a loud child. I was in there yesterday, too, and as packed as it was there was no way to quickly remove a squalling toddler, especially not in a stroller. The crowd was all bunched around the door, and the door was narrow (it's an older building). Luckily my 2 heathens behaved themselves at the time, but if one had acted up it would have been hard to get out.

So, all of you think that you can go in a an ice cream shop (on a day when the town was packed w/ kids) and never be exposed to a loud kid?

Apparently so....and OhEmGeeee if a kid does squawk....The employee seems to be the one with his panties in a wad!

 

[Baja28]

If I'm in there and a kid is squealing, I'm going to kick over the stroller and punch the parent(s) in the face.

Then I'm gonna eat all the free food the other patrons buy me.

 

[lovinmaryland]

Good lord, this thread brought in everybody that gets their panties in a bunch over a loud child. I was in there yesterday, too, and as packed as it was there was no way to quickly remove a squalling toddler, especially not in a stroller. The crowd was all bunched around the door, and the door was narrow (it's an older building). Luckily my 2 heathens behaved themselves at the time, but if one had acted up it would have been hard to get out.

So, all of you think that you can go in a an ice cream shop (on a day when the town was packed w/ kids) and never be exposed to a loud kid?

There is a difference between a loud kid and a toddler in an all out tantrum like OP said. I had a double stroller in there and could manuver it and out no problem. I would think that if OP tried to remove the toddler from the shop people would have had no problem moving aside so they could do so.

 

[ftcret]

If I'm in there and a kid is squealing, I'm going to kick over the stroller and punch the parent(s) in the face.

Then I'm gonna eat all the free food the other patrons buy me.

 

[LadyCoyote]

I beleive more people should speak up about crying/misbehaving children. You wouldn't allow an adult to carry on in a disruptive manner. Just as loud disruptive adult patrons are asked to respect the rights of others, those with small children in tow should expect the same. The loss of the patron will be made up from those of us who enjoy conversational levels of sound, with or without children. Here is a news flash for some of you, Children can be taught to behave in public. I know it sounds radical, but I do not subscribe to the thought process that allowing children to behave like the world is their own primate house does not foster learning and mtoor skill coordination. Teach them early to interact with the rest of society and perhaps I or Clem won't have to shoot the next one that thinks they can violate someone elses space with impunity.

This is so funny because if you look around, adults disrespect people everyday around here. Ever been to the post office near JoAnn's? People park right in front of the drop off boxes, so that people who want to drop their mail in the box and drive thru (the way the boxes were intended), have to park. Folks drive down 235 like speed-demons who apparently think the "other guy" should get out of their way. I've seen parents who think SHOUTING is the way to get thru to their child, at the grocery store, literally BARKING and being so callous that it's no wonder at all why the kid is squawking. Can people show a bit of respect or decency? And dare I mention the forums here? Where many people feel more comfy to basically tell someone they are full of sh*t, (from the safety of their computer) and then many more dogpile on in...Jerry, Jerry. Oh my goodness.
Teach them early how to interact with society --- totally AGREE. But many of these adults set poor examples themselves.

And I am off my soapbox for the afternoon. Have a great day everyone!

 

[frequentflier]

Did the OP bring the toddler into the cafe/store screaming or did he start screaming after being inside? I guess it really doesnt matter because as a mother of 5 kids I have to agree w/ you. There is nothing more annoying than a tantrum throwing toddler. I would have removed my child immediately when he/she started the tantrum. It is common courtesy. I dont agree w/ the man making that comment, that was very rude. But not any ruder than OP sitting inside w/ a screaming toddler.

I went in there yesterday w/ my toddler & 18 month old for an ice cream cone around 1 pm, while there were people inside I wouldnt say it was very loud. Regardless it is a cafe/restaurant. I would not want to hear a screaming child whether it was mine or someone elses. Also it was very small inside so I can see how a screaming child could echo through out the store/cafe.


Its called the Mom/Dad look, the ass beating in the bathroom, or my patented squeeze move.

At Lowes a couple nights ago, I would have appreciated some common courtesy from the mother of a toddler who was screaming at the top of his lungs while being tended to by another child- probably 3.5-4 years old. If I wasn't purchasing a major appliance, I would have left the area. The salesperson and I had to shout at each other to put the transaction into the computer. To say it was both annoying and distracting is an understatement.
In the meantime, the mother was asking another the salesman questions about another appliance, totally oblivious to the screaming child and the other child trying to calm him down a foot away from her.

 

[lovinmaryland]

At Lowes a couple nights ago, I would have appreciated some common courtesy from the mother of a toddler who was screaming at the top of his lungs while being tended to by another child- probably 3.5-4 years old. If I wasn't purchasing a major appliance, I would have left the area. The salesperson and I had to shout at each other to put the transaction into the computer. To say it was both annoying and distracting is an understatement.
In the meantime, the mother was asking another the salesman questions about another appliance, totally oblivious to the screaming child and the other child trying to calm him down a foot away from her.

I was in Target the other day, all the way back in the mens/teen department. There was a child screaming at the front of the store. Literally screaming bloody murder. It was so blood curteling that I was waiting to hear sirens from an ambulance. I walked towards the front to see what it was... It was a 2 - 3 year old having a meltdown temper tantrum at the register while her mom and dad were checking out Unbelievable!

 

[Chasey_Lane]

If some of you people would stop having kids, this #### wouldn't happen!

 

[chernmax]

So nice to see everyone has "perfect" kids....Thanks for the heads up on that place!!!

No one has perfect kids, but wailing kids invade everyones airspace and should be taken outside to cool down.

 

[mitzi]

I disagree with each point. Management does indeed have the right to demand appropriate behavior in their store. And they have the right to say so out loud, in front of other customers, and to hell with the person they embarrass. The person should be embarrassed by their screaming toddler, not the person who complains about it.

And I'm sure the other patrons were more irritated by the kid than the manager saying something about it.

As I said before, the patrons at the time were teenagers and tweens, horsing around and shrieking. If it had been any different we would taken him outside. We weren't at the Front Porch, we were in a place that sells hot dogs and ice cream.

 

[lovinmaryland]

As I said before, the patrons at the time were teenagers and tweens, horsing around and shrieking. If it had been any different we would taken him outside. We weren't at the Front Porch, we were in a place that sells hot dogs and ice cream.

Could one of you have taken him out and the other stayed inside to order the hot dog? We try and do that when we have all the kids, for ease and to keep from getting multiple "I want this, Can I get that?" kinda stuff.

 

[mitzi]

Or better yet, keep them at home in bed at naptime instead of dragging them all over hell and creation and your screaming toddler won't be so cranky when you go out. Toddlers are not too young to learn the word "no" and how to behave in public.

I DO agree with this! Yesterday wasn't my call though.

 

[RoseRed]

If some of you people would stop having kids, this #### wouldn't happen!

So says our biggest welfare queen with 6 kids.

 

[bohman]

Kindly keep your heathens home until age 10. TIA

I was going to drop them at your doorstep in a basket with a note on it. The big one likes princesses and coloring books, and the little one like Thomas the Tank engine, OK? TIA.

 

[mitzi]

Good lord, this thread brought in everybody that gets their panties in a bunch over a loud child. I was in there yesterday, too, and as packed as it was there was no way to quickly remove a squalling toddler, especially not in a stroller. The crowd was all bunched around the door, and the door was narrow (it's an older building). Luckily my 2 heathens behaved themselves at the time, but if one had acted up it would have been hard to get out.

So, all of you think that you can go in a an ice cream shop (on a day when the town was packed w/ kids) and never be exposed to a loud kid?

Thank you for describing how it was.

 

[DipStick]

Don't y'all get it? Mitzi is in the right and y'all have to deal with her screeching child.


Sorry but a screeching child is more annoying than loud teenagers.

 

[mitzi]

Could one of you have taken him out and the other stayed inside to order the hot dog? We try and do that when we have all the kids, for ease and to keep from getting multiple "I want this, Can I get that?" kinda stuff.

That would have been the right thing to do, but the crying didn't start until we were almost to the counter to place the order, and it was so crowded in there we just didn't. Regardless, the guy was wrong. Let me make one thing clear, someone said Larry is a nice guy. I DON'T know that this was Larry. I don't want anyone to assume it was the owner when I don't know if it was or not. I just want to make that clear.