To think the person who brought their baby to Wimbledon should be ashamed

[StunningCunt]

Crying in the middle of the point, 17-16 in the final set of the semifinal, do people have no sense???

Some parents really do think that the entire world revolves around them and their baby dont they.

If the parent had just stopped and thought for one second, instead of being so wrapped up in themselves, then they would have realised that this was a terrible idea.

Perhaps the organisers didn't think to ban babies because they hadn't considered how selfish some parents can be?

That is very naive! I have organised events in my job and even if you make the rules absolutely clear then someone will try to break them, so I very much doubt that it wont have been considered. The Olympics has been sold as a family event, so thats why babies werent banned and whether you agree or not, the parents didnt break the rules and they didnt do anything wrong.

It may have been ill advised but they didnt actually do anything wrong.

If the parent had just stopped and thought for one second, instead of being so wrapped up in themselves, then they would have realised that this was a terrible idea

I agree.

Perhaps if the players had been playing properly it wouldn't have happened?

There does seem to be something of a trend nowadays of people thinking that because they love their babies/children so much they will overlook anything that other people should too.

Family event or not these parents need to show some responsibility to others.

mini how did it take you all day if you only live 25 miles away?. I live in the middle of nowhere in north yorks, yet was only out of the house for about 30 minutes longer than you, and had about 3 hours to spare in the olympic park before mys sesion.

I don't think the Olympic games should only be viewed by the sports fanatics, it is meant to be an inclusive event in London, to inspire and to encourage young people in particular, to appreciate sport!

It is ridiculous to say babies should be banned from all sorts of public events or activities. There really is a growing intolerance to children, young children. A hostility that did not used to exist. I have just come back from an stay in a hotel to celebrate my great Aunt's 90th birthday. I have a 16 month old and was really anxious about dinner time as it didn't start until 6.30 but I was bowled over by all the positive comments I got from strangers about how lovely my DD was, people actually wanted to talk to her, stroke her cheek, interesting how they were all old and an entirely different generation! I think I'm so used to the intolerance that seems abundant in the city I live in that I'm constantly wondering and fretting over whether the 'General Public' are finding her a nuisance, loud, etc! And NO it's nothing to do with needing for her to be with me all the time but places that she could foreseeable be a nuisance, the library, the bank, a shopping centre to name but a few are part of life that I will not hire a babysitter for!

some Velcro parents assume all events are suitable for baby
the fundamental misunderstanding that the world revolves around ickle babies
plenty other parents left weans at home,they should have too

How are babies likely to be inspired by attending an Olympic tennis match?

most of us have had babies, this is not an anti baby per se thread. Any vitriol from me is aimed squarely at the parents, not the poor babies

Exactly sooty but it didnt therefore Federer won as he was more focussed and didnt allow outside influences to affect his game. So, he was the better player.

Lol what? Federer was a better player because he was better able to withstand annoying distractions?

So in future we'll get people standing up and shouting 'TWAT' in the middle of points, or throwing eggs at them, so we can prove which is the better player as defined by not being distracted by unexpected noises at 17-17 in the semi-final at the Olympics.

regardng cinema etc,pay a sitter like everybody else does or faling that make other arrangments

No Goldenbear there is a growing intolerance to the growing number of parents who think that absolutely any time/place/event is suitable for their little darling.

Loshad- Taxis, trains, underground, lunch, walking from Stratford through the park to the event, watching the event, sat having an ice-cream watching the big screen in the park, more walking back through the park, underground, train, then a 30 minute walk home.

Factor in some breastfeeding and nappy changes too. Am tired just thinking about it all.

Yes, the skill in tennis is not defined by who is able to cope better with unexpected and annoying noises - if this were the case then silence would not be expected during matches.

I'm not saying a tennis match is going to inspire a baby, how very literal of you! The Olympics is meant to be an inclusive event not the exclusive domain of the sport fanatic. It therefore goes against the ethos a bit to start applying bans wouldn't you say???

It is not about this Velcro baby BS. Just because someone does something, I.e left their child at home it doesn't mean that others will, should or have to! Yes and babies are usually 'ickle' , well done for pointing out the obvious.

do what everyone else does at theatre or events
book a sitter
leave squally wean at home - don't disturb others.don't be self absorbed

Goldenbear I have taken all 5 of my dc to restaurants, theaters, etc in many cities all over the world. I expect them to behave accordingly. I am a big believer in bringing them to as many experiences as possible.I wouldn't expect anyone to tolerate bad behavior from them as I don't. When there are situations that aren't suitable for them, we leave them at home. They are no worse off and I can relax and enjoy it.
I don't think people are becoming less tolerant, I think some parents are getting carried away with the whole 'my precious' thing. (Not unlike Gollum I suppose)

Your talk of 'little darlings' suggests your huge intolerance of children; bitterness something. Some people like their children and your never going to be able to ban that!

So Goldenbear, you think it is ok that that baby started making very distracting noises at the crucial part of a match that the players had been training a very long time for?

I like my children but it doesn't mean everyone else wants to listen to them crying

Er no, I have a wonderful DS who I love very much and am perfectly tolerant of, thanks

However, I am not taking him when I go to the olympics next week, and most definitely wouldnt dream of taking him to a sport such as tennis!

Loving your children and expecting everyone else to put up with their noise and nonsense are entirely different things.