Namby Pamby Parents

[AWL71 0]

I am so sick of over bearing, over protective parents. The next generation of kids will need help wiping their tails. I was at the park on Sunday with my 4 kids. I was following around my two year old watching him go up and down the slide. He was having great fun. After he goes down by himself for the first time I am accosted by a Namby Pamby parent who accuses me of negligence because I let my child go down the slide by myself. She said it was too dangerous for a two year old to go down the big slide all by himself. I told her to mind her own business and that I thought having your child on a leash at a playground was a terrible thing to do. I am seeing more and more parents that are like this. I fear the next generation will be full of undisciplined pansys. Just let kids be kids.

The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help.

[NCclimber 0]

There are a lot of busy-bodies out there. Just be a good parent. Part of that includes using tact in such situations, instead "colorful" language.

[AWL71 0]

No doubt. I had some colorful language on the tip of my tongue but after considering the source I let it go. Her child was leashed at a playground. That is just not right.

The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help.

[freeflybella 0]

I both agree and somewhat disagree.

First, I totally agree that she should mind her own business.

Second, I fully believe in calculated consequences. Obviously, you wouldn't let your kid fall down the stairs to learn that he should stay away from the stairs. But honestly, most kids do need to fall down the stairs to learn that it hurts to fall down stairs.

My son is very physically precocious. He loves to climb and jump off of things. I let him do it. Other 2 year olds are awkward and clumsy. What's right for your kid might not be right for hers.

BUT there are alot of things we have learned over the years about safety and psychology and development that can help us make better choices as parents. I don't think it necessarily makes you namby pamby to make your kid wear a bike helmet or refuse to spank as a punishment (for example).

Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi

[freeflybella 0]

Quote

Her child was leashed at a playground.

That says it all right there.

Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi

[AWL71 0]

Quote

I both agree and somewhat disagree.

First, I totally agree that she should mind her own business.

Second, I fully believe in calculated consequences. Obviously, you wouldn't let your kid fall down the stairs to learn that he should stay away from the stairs. But honestly, most kids do need to fall down the stairs to learn that it hurts to fall down stairs.

My son is very physically precocious. He loves to climb and jump off of things. I let him do it. Other 2 year olds are awkward and clumsy. What's right for your kid might not be right for hers.

BUT there are alot of things we have learned over the years about safety and psychology and development that can help us make better choices as parents. I don't think it necessarily makes you namby pamby to make your kid wear a bike helmet or refuse to spank as a punishment (for example).

My two year old is like yours. All of my kids lacked the fear gene. I always kept an eye on them but sometimes learning the hard way is what it takes.

I or none of my friends ever wore helmets when riding on a bike and we never had any head trauma. I am all for a helmet on a motorcycle but see no need for one when little Billy is riding his Schwinn around the neighbothood. Spanking, not even going to open that can of worms even though we are in SC.

The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help.

[HeadCone 0]

Can't add much other than this reminds me of one of those "How did we survive our childhood?" type funnies. Found one posted here:

http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=234710



--Head

--
Turn off the internet! Join Citizens United Negating Technology For Life And People's Safety!

http://www.citizensunitednegatingtechnology.org/

[idrankwhat 0]

Good job. I hate those leashes. You should have asked if her kid had learned to sit or roll over yet. I hope she at least lets him sleep in the house and remembers to change the water frequently.

[warpedskydiver 0]

Was she carring a plastic grocery bag in case the kid crapped on the lawn?

[AWL71 0]

Quote

Was she carring a plastic grocery bag in case the kid crapped on the lawn?

That is what I should have asked her. All parents opposed to leashing should start carrying around Milkbone dog biscuits and offer them to the offending parents by asking "Is it OK if I give your dog a treat?"

The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help.

[NCclimber 0]

And then you said:

Ever since fell off the slide at home he's been pretty careful.

[freeflybella 0]

Quote

Quote

Was she carring a plastic grocery bag in case the kid crapped on the lawn?

That is what I should have asked her. All parents opposed to leashing should start carrying around Milkbone dog biscuits and offer them to the offending parents by asking "Is it OK if I give your dog a treat?"

While I agree that those leashes are awful - I can think of plenty of times (18 month old - single mama - airport) where I wish I had one!

Honestly though, even if I tried - my kid would never have allowed it. Think cat on a leash...

Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi

[ExAFO 0]

Re: Your Avatar:

"Nossir, I didn't like it."

Love it.

Illinois needs a CCW Law. NOW.

[Royd 0]

Quote

I or none of my friends ever wore helmets when riding on a bike and we never had any head trauma. I am all for a helmet on a motorcycle but see no need for one when little Billy is riding his Schwinn around the neighbothood. Spanking, not even going to open that can of worms even though we are in SC.

Although I didn't wear a helmet as a kid[they didn't exist] I would say that twice, as an adult, due to the way I ride, a helmet has saved me from major head trama. Head injuries kill long after you think that there's no problem.

As for wearing a leash on the playground, that's either lazy or paranoid.

[Andy9o8 2]

Quote

I or none of my friends ever wore helmets when riding on a bike and we never had any head trauma. I am all for a helmet on a motorcycle but see no need for one when little Billy is riding his Schwinn around the neighbothood.

Bad example. I, too, rode bikes everywhere as a kid/teen before bike helmets existed; and my parents rode in cars for decades before seat belts existed. No injuries. But that was then. As an adult I'm a seat belt and bike helmet nazi. To me, there's absolutely nothing inconsistent about that.

[skydivermom 0]

I am with you for sure. On a recent grocery store trip with my kids, my oldest son (9) was carrying a bag full of apples, and the bag was tied off. He had the top part pulled tight, and was playing it like a harmonica. (it makes a cool sound)

Some "namby pamby" lady got her undies in a wad and came at me with finger wagging. She said "that's a BAD idea". As if the bag was empty and he had it over his head I was irritated and tempted to "go off" on her. Instead, I looked at her with the most dead-panned expression I could muster and said....."Oh, it's okay mam. Our whole family plays these and he's just practicing for the concert tonight."

I never cracked a smile, but was laughing so hard inside at the bewildered look on her face.

Mrs. WaltAppel

All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28

[warpedskydiver 0]

Hey give the lady a break, she was really all wound up waiting for Reverend Hagee's next sermon.

[DFWAJG 4]

ROTHFLMAO!

[btvr 0]

I call it the "Pussification" of America!

[mnealtx 0]

Generation Bubblewrap

Mike
I love you, Shannon and Jim.
POPS 9708 , SCR 14706

[lawrocket 3]

Quote

While I agree that those leashes are awful - I can think of plenty of times (18 month old - single mama - airport) where I wish I had one!

100 percent here! There have been times when I have thought, "You know. The leash idea really DOES have merit."

My wife is hotter than your wife.

[kallend 2,150]

Since you are (presumably) a skydiver, your perception of acceptable risk **may** be different from the average person's.

...

The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one.

[idrankwhat 0]

Quote

100 percent here! There have been times when I have thought, "You know. The leash idea really DOES have merit."

It's a slippery slope. First the leash....then the shock collar.

[NCclimber 0]

Quote

Quote

While I agree that those leashes are awful - I can think of plenty of times (18 month old - single mama - airport) where I wish I had one!

100 percent here! There have been times when I have thought, "You know. The leash idea really DOES have merit."

A leash is very helpful at times!!! With two daughters 15 months apart, a leash was great when my wife had to take both of them to a department store.

For places like airports, busy stores or city streets it makes sense.

For playgrounds? That's just obscene.

What next? Helmet laws for playing outside?

[lawrocket 3]

Quote

What next? Helmet laws for playing outside?

No. The next law will make it a misdemeanor to allow a child to play outside without sunscreen.

My wife is hotter than your wife.