to think that people could at least be polite to my DS

[FunnysInLaJardin]

on holiday recently with 2yo DS2. He is a chatty little fellow and I was amazed by the number of people who just ignored him when he wandered over for a chat. Whenever a child speaks to me I will always respond, even if we don't speak the same language.

Makes me rather irritated that when he is being friendly he gets ignored. I suppose some people just don't like children.

It's my habit in places like waiting rooms to say "DC leave the nice lady/gentleman alone sweetheart". It gives people an out if they don't feel like chatting, and if they do they generally say "oh, that's alright, I just live sticky chatty toddlers!" and I leave them to entertain said child until it's our turn to be seen.

That said, I have complained in s local supermarket about a cashier who blanked my dd (six, bit aspie, VERY chatty but quite cute and engaging)to the point of sheer ignorance. She's right in front of you trying to be friendly, don't fucking ignore her and TUT. Scanning groceries is not so taxing that you can't do it and converse simultaneously. Cow.