Quote Originally Posted by GLC1968
Before I pass judgement and offer up the 'glares' that some of the mom's here are referring to, I always survey the parents as well as the kids. A mom who is clearly exasperated, doing her best, and at least trying to make peace absolutely does deserve our sympathy. A parent who is completely ignoring the situation (or even making it worse) does not. There is a difference.
Dog yes! Many times I've seen the "oh please someone take me away" look from an exhausted mom or dad. They usually give me a look of "I'm so sorry you have to witness this" I completely understand those times. What most of us are horrified by (imho), are the parents that stand there while "little devil child" throws him or herself around; and does nothing or close to nothing. I'm sorry, once a child is in total meltdown, telling them "You are making mommy sad" isn't going to do a darn bit of good.

Quote Originally Posted by DDH
When he was small, he had a fit, it happened twice I think. I told him I would not tolerate it and I would leave him sitting if he wanted to continue, he continued and as he did, I went around the corner peeking back at him to watch him. When he looked up and I was gone, well, he stopped quickly. When he called for me I was there
This is something my sister did too! Once she even got in the car and left! (Don't freak, she really just moved to where she could keep an eye on nephew, and he was probably 8 or 9)

Please don't think I hate kids - they are wonderful little creatures. They entertain me when I am eating dinner out alone. That is,once mom or dad realizes I'm not going to get miffed because junior is singing a song or wants to show me a picture they drew. (Yay for family friendly restaurants that supply crayons)