Never underestimate what a baby understands.

[jim]

Being a full time Dad means that most of the time I have to take my kid with me when I go shopping, run errands, etc, and I have been doing this so long my 9 month old gets upset if he sees me step outside with my keys.

Anyway a few weeks ago I went to the local Home Depot to check on a few things and just to kill some time. While there some woman in her 50's started berating me saying that it was wrong to be dragging a baby all over town, and telling me how kids that age should be at home where it is safe, etc, and in general making it sound like I was a lousy parent for letting my child even see the light of day.

All of this really struck a nerve with me a proceeded to tell this know-it-all how much my kid loved to go places with me, and how it really was none of her business what I did with my child.

As I wound down my kid turns in the shopping cart, looks up at this witch, sticks out his tongue and blows her a big pfffttt. He then turns back and looks at me, smiles, and nods his head as if to say, see I told her.

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[seattle]

Why do people think it is ok to comment about how you or anyone are raising your kids? Did she try to be nice at all? Great that your kid did that :D .

[jim]

The only nice part was that her tone of voice was somewhat civilized. Other than that, not really.

I really wish I knew why some people are so willing to make other people's biz their own when they are not wanted, invited, or needed there. :roll: :roll:

[DarthDaddy]

I would have GONE OFF on her... I still would have kept a calm voice, but I would have told her what for... Who do people think they are... You were out with your child not locking him in a safe of something...

[Indy]

Wow. I think I would have unloaded on her (figuratively, not literally).

[buster]

holy crap, that's my nightmare. Now would she approach every single parent pushing their kid at a supermarket with the same vigor (man those places have lots of germs!). Also, why the heck does Home Depot have race car shoping carts if it isn't necessary/acceptable/fun/safe to bring a kid to a store? sheeeeesh. I despise these types of "snipers" who attack with such a nice tone; then if you retaliate or become defensive, you are instantly the bad guy. But great story & reply by your son.

[DaddyO]

That is so funny. Kids know what's going on. I'd like to rip one of these people up sometime myself. But, I've been told I look like a "wanted" man or an ex-con. Maybe that's why they keep their trap shut.

It is funny to see the expression of all the "normals" when I'm in line at the store and start making funny faces and baby talk to the little ones (someone else's kids) in the cart in front of me, asking questions and showing genuine interest. Think they'd be less surprised if I pulled a gun. Ha! I need a tattoo.

[Jackson's Dad]

Person like that isn't even worth the courtesy of a response. A blank stare for a second, a shake of the head, and the walk away.

[Ma(tt)Daddy]

some woman in her 50's started berating me saying that it was wrong to be dragging a baby all over town, and telling me how kids that age should be at home where it is safe, etc, and in general making it sound like I was a lousy parent for letting my child even see the light of day.

:finga:

All of this really struck a nerve with me a proceeded to tell this know-it-all how much my kid loved to go places with me, and how it really was none of her business what I did with my child.

As I wound down my kid turns in the shopping cart, looks up at this witch, sticks out his tongue and blows her a big pfffttt. He then turns back and looks at me, smiles, and nods his head as if to say, see I told her.


=D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D>

Nosy old ladies in their 50's suck.

[Ma(tt)Daddy]

Person like that isn't even worth the courtesy of a response. A blank stare for a second, a shake of the head, and the walk away.

Well said, chap.

[Indy]

You should have given her advice on how to cope with menopause.