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Original poster

To think that parents who don’t control their kids in public deserve public shaming?

205 replies

MyEdgyAmberZebra · 02/04/2025 22:08

If your child is throwing a screaming tantrum in a restaurant, I shouldn’t have to “be understanding” - I should be able to tell you to sort it out.

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AnneLovesGilbert · 02/04/2025 22:11

Don't you think that if it was as simple as 'sorting it out' them they would!?

No.

Penguinmouse · 02/04/2025 22:11

I think if it’s being handled e.g. parents are trying to control the tantrum, remove a screaming child from the area then a bit of patience is kind because they’re responding to the situation. If parents aren’t dealing with it then they should be embarrassed.

Mnn · 02/04/2025 22:10

Don't you think that if it was as simple as 'sorting it out' them they would!?

As long as they were trying to manage them and not just ignoring them I think you just have to grin, bear it, and be glad it's not you.

sprigatito · 02/04/2025 22:10

Quite right too! But don’t just post about it on here - get out there and start putting your brilliant idea into practice. Let us know how it goes!

MoonWoman69 · 02/04/2025 22:09

I agree!

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