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Do you like being around children?
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As a proud parent of a 4 year old he is great. After several years of training he will now only speak when spoken too. He keep his head bowed in public in case any adult feels threatened by his presence and definately does not make a noise when other adults are around. We have made sure that when we go out on his bike he rides on the road rather than getting in peoples way on the pavement. We also insists that any trips where he could "make a scene" are now not conducted, and where absolutely necessary then a good set of reins means that there is little danger of anyone being harmed by coming into contact with him. There are times when it is necessary for him to interact with the outside world, but in the best interests of everyone else we try to keep it to a minimum.
Edit: hadn't seen later posts.
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Surely the question is do children like being around MSEers? Answer probably not, as we're proud to be judgemental, grumpy and mean.0
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Yes but only when they are doing as they are told, it is a bit of general question and needs some sort of context to be truely answered.0
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Sky Cots are a life saver ;o)))Hissing_sid wrote: »Jeez. God forbid a child gets a little upset and makes a bit of noise on an aeroplane. Imagine the universe not being tailored 100% to your personal comfort zone....0 -
That is a classic and how adults forget the workings of a child's mind. I laughed..... oh and to add my GF who studied psychology said she is a "very clever girl"Yes, like the psychologist who tried to assess my daughter. He made the mistake of taking a model cow from his drawer and, as an ice-breaker, said "Oh look what I have here, its a .....Oh, I've forgotten what they call these? Do you know?"
Absolute silence. Ten mnutes later after more of the same, we were shown the door.
Outside, I asked DD2 why she wouldn't speak to the 'nice man.'
"He isn't nice." she replied, "He's a liar. Grown ups don't forget what a cow is!"0 -
That is a classic and how adults forget the workings of a child's mind. I laughed..... oh and to add my GF who studied psychology said she is a "very clever girl"
Yes she is, but we had to return about two months later because she 'failed' on language development. Hopefully, things are different now, 18 years on.
She was suitably briefed, next time around....:D0 -
dizziblonde wrote: »At the same time - when you're stuck there, and you don't dare request to move in case it causes offence (seen the previous post about it) - it can be hell. You feel cornered, devoid of rights as a person and it's horrible - particularly in a confined place like a plane.
Like I say - I've had football outings ruined by being booted in the back for the full 90 minutes, when I turned around just to see exactly what was hitting me in the back of my neck at 30 second intervals... barrage of abuse. That's not on.
Yeah kids cry, but sometimes when you're stuck with a screaming kid, a parent with headphones in to shut the kid out, and no attempt being made to resolve the situation - that's just being inconsiderate.
And why the heck should those who don't want to listen to it be painted as unreasonable for wanting their comfort zones? They didn't choose to have your child - yet they're the ones being subjected to it while you shove headphones in and ignore the tantrum or whatever.
THAT'S what gets my goat.
It gets mine too :mad:.0 -
Aberdeenangarse wrote: »I like kids, but never wanted any myself. I'm more happy with a dog which is cheaper and more obedient! If I'm in any doubt about my choice, I just have to take a look at the MoneySaving in Marriages, Relationships & Families board!
People who have well mannered and likeable dogs, will have children that are well mannered and likeable.RENTING? Have you checked to see that your landlord has permission from their mortgage lender to rent the property? If not, you could be thrown out with very little notice.
Read the sticky on the House Buying, Renting & Selling board.0 -
MissMoneypenny wrote: »People who have well mannered and likeable dogs, will have children that are well mannered and likeable.
I'd have to agree with you there,as I've actually always found that to be the case.0 -
MissMoneypenny wrote: »People who have well mannered and likeable dogs, will have children that are well mannered and likeable.
Oh dear. Our first family do was a horror, bit my parents regularly. He was great with me though, wouldn't let my parents tell me off in his earshot 0
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