opinions from strangers on how you should discipline your kids

[Smurfette]

I took the kids to Target today and my son who is almost 7 was being a brat the whole time we were in the store. By the time I got to the check-out line..I was really frustrated. He kept picking on his sister so I told him that if he didn't knock it off I was going to take him in the bathroom and his butt would meet my hand.

The lady behind me in line said "Oh my goodness..what kind of mother are you? You shouldn't threaten your kids like that."


I looked at her and said "Excuse me..I am their parent and didn't ask for your input." She continued to give her opinion and said someone should call CPS on me.

The sheer audacity was incredible to me and it was extremely hard for me to keep my cool because I wanted to tell her off.


Anyone ever had a similar situation?



And yes my very first thread is a rant. LOL

[stevo]

I would have told her to shut the fuck up and that it isn't any of her fucking business.

You did nothing wrong.

Stevo

[90GT50]

Oh ok.

[OldGuysRule]

I would have told her to shut the fuck up or my hand would meet her ass right after it met my kid's ass.

And I would have handed her my cellphone so she could call CPS.

[papapepper]

I would have told her to shut the fuck up and that it isn't any of her fucking business.

You did nothing wrong.

Stevo

x2 mind your own business...

[jdgregory84]

Tell her that someone should call weight watchers for her. Physical put-downs are always more effective than social ones. Or say "You smell like you haven't bathed in a week and you're telling me how to raise my kids?"

[Trip McNeely]

Hey.

[Silverback]

I probably would have kept my cool and told her that while she is entitled to her opinion, how i raise my children is none of her business, and that people like her that butt into other people's lives without being asked to are one of the biggest problems we face today. Spanking a child is the parent's decision, and not anyone elses. Sometimes good old corporal punishment is the only answer for kids or at least the threat of, and if she would like to raise her children another way, so be it.

This way, my kids wouldn't see me lose my cool, or think that it's ok to cuss someone out in public.

[bcoop]

I would have told her to shut the fuck up or my hand would meet her ass right after it met my kid's ass.

And I would have handed her my cellphone so she could call CPS.

X2. I would have caused a huge scene that would have gained EVERYONE'S attention.


That said, I don't make threats. I give a warning, and if the warning isn't heeded, I'll bust some ass out of nowhere. In line, at the counter, everyone around, it doesn't matter.

[Smurfette]

Tell her that someone should call weight watchers for her. Physical put-downs are always more effective than social ones. Or say "You smell like you haven't bathed in a week and you're telling me how to raise my kids?"

I did actually..she was a large woman and was eating a candy bar in line. I told her that she really should mind her own business and put down the candy bar for her butt's sake.


Then I walked away.
Silverback- That is exactly how I felt. I wanted to set a good example for the kids.

[bcoop]

I probably would have kept my cool and told her that while she is entitled to her opinion, how i raise my children is none of her business, and that people like her that butt into other people's lives without being asked to are one of the biggest problems we face today. Spanking a child is the parent's decision, and not anyone elses. Sometimes good old corporal punishment is the only answer for kids or at least the threat of, and if she would like to raise her children another way, so be it.

This way, my kids wouldn't see me lose my cool, or think that it's ok to cuss someone out in public.

No, no, no. You're doing it wrong, Matt. You have to start off with something loud and shocking. "I'm sorry, who lit the fuse on your tampon?" or "what are you doing out of the kitchen?" or "oh my fucking god, is that a snicker stuck in your third chin?"

[Snatch Napkin]

I would have thrown that bitch over the aisle and asked my child if he wanted to be next.

[Silverback]

No, no, no. You're doing it wrong, Matt. You have to start off with something loud and shocking. "I'm sorry, who lit the fuse on your tampon?" or "what are you doing out of the kitchen?" or "oh my fucking god, is that a snicker stuck in your third chin?"

no wonder the last time i saw Kenny he called me a flaming pile of lard!

[Sean88gt]

The last time that happened I told the great big fat person that if they continued to offer up bullshit advice they would be next. Then jumped into a dissertation about had their parents instilled will power and self control they wouldn't be 350lbs of buttinski.

[Chopped54]

I would have thrown that bitch over the aisle and asked my child if he wanted to be next.

HAHAHAHAHA! Thats good shit!