Got some good "jerk parents" stories?

[SeaBreeze]

As the father of a 3 yo. I am a huge proponant of kid on a rope. To them its a backpack. To us, it assurance that they can only get about three feet away.

As a former "leashed" child, I'm a HUGE fan of these things! It was a wrist leash when I was a kid so I easily could have taken it off but I thought the thing was a toy :lol: I had a lot of fun on it, skipping by my mom's side. I also know that, although I was a well behaved kid, I probably would have run off if I'd spotted a character in the distance. I thank my mom everytime I see one of these things for putting me on it! So, anyone who thinks it's torture on the kid, I'm proof otherwise. I've heard similar feelings from others who were on them as well.

EDIT: I also never once felt like an animal. Or if I did, it was a game to me and I enjoyed it lol. To each their own

 

[Nansafan]

I don't believe in lying to your kid about a ride. My son has a problem with spinning rides always has and at the age of 20, still does. He can't handle going upside either. My cousin was always trying to coerce him into going on RnR and I just said to leave him alone. He will try it when he is ready or he'll never try it. He got sick at the MK after riding Astro Orbiter when he was 10 or 11. He knows what he can handle and what he can't handle and he is perfectly content to wait for us to ride RnR.

 

[jsfra209]

I was at WDW last week and it seemed like every designated smoking area had a parent sitting there dragging on a butt with their child(ren) in tow. To me, this is child abuse. And the worst part is that the parents think they're doing the "right thing". The only right thing to do is QUIT for your children's sake.

Being judgmental...so attractive. :fork:

 

[sbkline]

So this guy threats his own children up like animals? So he locks his children in a small dog cage, feeds them scraps of leftover food or dog chow, and has them sleep where they urinate? Yea, he's such a bad guy because he brings his children to WDW. Someone is being a bit mellow-dramatic.

Actually, she thinks I'm a bad guy because I DON'T bring them to WDW...or at least because of my reasons for not doing so. :animwink: :shrug:

 

[Musiker110]

While using the restroom in PO Riverside, I overheard a conversation coming from a stall and it went as follows:

little kid: "Daddy I have to ________!"
Father: "No you don't!"
little kid: "but daddy..."
father: "you can ________ later!"

crazy....

 

[tinkerbell88]

I was working in Epcot in July I think it was and a mother told her 10 year old son to take there 5 year old to the bathroom. Well the 10 year old didn't feel like waiting for the 5 year old to get out of the bathroom(you know because 10 years have other things on their minds like "test track") and told the 5 year old to stay at the bathroom intill his he got off test track. Well the 5 year old got distracted and left the bathroom. The mother comes to where I worked at looking for the 5 year old. The mother wasn't even upset that her 5 year old son was missing. She was calm as come be and when we found the little boy she was just all where you not upset at all that he was not with her and that she didn't know where he was. Walt Disney World and Epcot are huge he could have been anywhere.

 

[Greenlawler]

Thank you for clarity Lorimistress you wrote...
"Not really sure if you're trying to sound mean, but if you wrote this directed at me, I would be livid. How can you judge others on how they handle their own children? It would be one thing if this guy is literally beating the life out of his child or started punching babies in the face, but a father stresses out being at WDW with a cranky child. Would you like it if someone judge you for being a bad parent because you weren't prepared for whatever crisis may come? Every parent knows that what you think you're prepared for and whatever patience you thought you had with children change you for the better (or worse) when you have children.

Amen sister, I tried to explain this 7 pages ago but the judgmentalist would have none of it. I absoluty hate the Pharasee attitude of some of these post.

 

[Courtney488]

And it reminds me of why I believe a child isn't old enough to take to WDW until he's at least 4. Key words being AT LEAST!

I totally agree...in the unofficial guide there's a section on bringing babies and whether or not it's worth it...and there was one letter that was like "For everyone who complains about our little sweethearts crying, sorry, but we found your line-cutting, character-hogging, screaming teenagers much more obnoxious!"

I just laughed...if she wants to blow her money on a vacation that the babies won't remember, she can go right ahead. I don't mind the babies crying...it's hot in Florida, I'm sure they get uncomfortable. But it just seems like a waste of money when most babies I've seen seem to be miserable because of the heat. All babies are going to get hot or tired at some point and start crying. But not all teenagers are line cutting or character hogging...I'm 19, and I don't do any of the things that us 'obnoxious teenagers' apparently do...however, I have seen plenty of parents do all three...

 

[Greenlawler]

I totally agree...in the unofficial guide there's a section on bringing babies and whether or not it's worth it...and there was one letter that was like "For everyone who complains about our little sweethearts crying, sorry, but we found your line-cutting, character-hogging, screaming teenagers much more obnoxious!"

I just laughed...if she wants to blow her money on a vacation that the babies won't remember, she can go right ahead. I don't mind the babies crying...it's hot in Florida, I'm sure they get uncomfortable. But it just seems like a waste of money when most babies I've seen seem to be miserable because of the heat. All babies are going to get hot or tired at some point and start crying. But not all teenagers are line cutting or character hogging...I'm 19, and I don't do any of the things that us 'obnoxious teenagers' apparently do...however, I have seen plenty of parents do all three...

Okay here it is no offense to you but you don't have kids. You have never experianced the sheer joy of seeing your own small children see the magic. We have taken infants to Disney for years and have had wonderful memories. Its not all about the kids you know. Parents have memories too! I guess we cannot enjoy Disney if we have small children? Children are free until they are three. A great policy that has allowed us to be able to afford Disney with multiple kids. I have three boys who have been to Disney every year of their lives. They may not remember it 10 years later but I do. If I had chosen not to bring them I would never have experianced my oldest son at age two dancing in the Tiki Room, or my middle son at age one embracing Chip and Dale. These are some of my happiest memories. Will they remember? Probably not, but I will.

Originally Posted by sbkline
And it reminds me of why I believe a child isn't old enough to take to WDW until he's at least 4. Key words being AT LEAST!

You have every right to feel that way, just like I have every right to disagree becuase of the memories I cherish.

 

[NOLADisneyFan]

Eventually the low-life father said he was going to follow me after the attraction and knock me down and kick the *$#1+* out of me. I kind of softly looked at his kids and said "I feel so sorry for you", and then proceeded to leave the attraction. Later I had a short talk with Guest Relations, and then followed up with a letter to WDW as well after I got home.

For the last one, I really wish I had a better idea what to do. How would anyone else have handled this? I really would have liked to have seen this family asked to leave the park, personally.

Let me preface my statement by saying that I am about 6 feet tall...and about 270 lbs.; thus, I am by no means a small person...

I do not like fighting...never have...but some people need to be put in their place.

I would have looked at him straight in the eyes and said, "My mom has just had surgery...as you can see, there is no place to sit, so why don't you move your kids from behind us so they can watch the preshow and learn something about Ellen and her energy...because all you are teaching them is how to be a piece of ____!t."

I would have punctuated that statement by saying..."And as for following me outside, if you're feeling froggy...go ahead and jump, and I will whip you like your daddy should have."

Maybe its my short temper...maybe its the Irish, Sicilian and Native American background....

NAH

Its that I can't stand jerks...

 

[NOLADisneyFan]

I was at WDW last week and it seemed like every designated smoking area had a parent sitting there dragging on a butt with their child(ren) in tow. To me, this is child abuse. And the worst part is that the parents think they're doing the "right thing". The only right thing to do is QUIT for your children's sake.

I HOPE you are suggesting that the parent involved is arguably shortening their own life, thus depriving the child of a relationship with their folks.

Second hand smoke has been proven time and again to be harmless...the early studies that supposedly showed how terrible it was for non-smokers were shown to be slanted, biased, fraudulent and used to push an agenda. Enough with the demonization of smokers...

 

[The Mom]

If this discussion can't remain civil, it won't remain at all. Thank you.

The thread title should have been a clue that it was going to be filled with judgemental comments, and heated discussion of parenting styles. Enter at your own risk, understand that you're going to read various opinions, but no personal attacks, please!

 

[Fantasmic]

I HOPE you are suggesting that the parent involved is arguably shortening their own life, thus depriving the child of a relationship with their folks.

Second hand smoke has been proven time and again to be harmless...the early studies that supposedly showed how terrible it was for non-smokers were shown to be slanted, biased, fraudulent and used to push an agenda. Enough with the demonization of smokers...

Second hand smoke is extremely dangerous, That's why smoking has been banned in all enclosed public places in England.

"Passive Smoking is Dangerous
Secondhand smoke is a toxic cocktail consisting of poisons and carcinogens. There are over 4000 chemical compounds in secondhand smoke; 200 of which are known to be poisonous, and upwards of 60 have been identified as carcinogens"

http://quitsmoking.about.com/cs/secondhandsmoke/a/secondhandsmoke.htm

Children who breathe secondhand smoke are more likely to suffer from pneumonia, bronchitis, and other lung diseases.7

Children who breathe secondhand smoke have more ear infections.8

Children who breathe secondhand smoke are more likely to develop asthma.9

Children who have asthma and who breathe secondhand smoke have more asthma attacks.10

There are an estimated 150,000 to 300,000 cases every year of infections, such as bronchitis and pneumonia in infants and children under 18 months of age who breathe secondhand smoke. These result in between 7,500 and 15,000 hospitalizations!11

http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=39858

Maybe you should read them before going on about non-harmless second hand smoke.

 

[DABIGCHEEZ]

Actually, she thinks I'm a bad guy because I DON'T bring them to WDW...or at least because of my reasons for not doing so. :animwink: :shrug:

I never understood the.. Let's go to WDW and leave the kids home idea. IMHO it is selfishness at its best. My kids are WHY we go. We (wife & I) would not enjoy our trip one bit without our kids. Overnight getwaways minus the kids are one thing, but not taking them on a WDW trip is just plain selfish. Just my opinion.

 

[maggiegrace1]

Not really sure if you're trying to sound mean, but if you wrote this directed at me, I would be livid. How can you judge others on how they handle their own children? It would be one thing if this guy is literally beating the life out of his child or started punching babies in the face, but a father stresses out being at WDW with a cranky child. Would you like it if someone judge you for being a bad parent because you weren't prepared for whatever crisis may come? Every parent knows that what you think you're prepared for and whatever patience you thought you had with children change you for the better (or worse) when you have children. For point reference, listen or watch Bill Cosby's Parenthood comedy album. I'm sure you've heard of it; everyone has.
If you would read some of his other posts and mine also, you would understand why I said this to him......

How insulting does this come across if someone directed towards you: Not trying to be mean to you, but why on earth did you bother having kids, because you're obviously are not capable of handling your own child throwing a tantrum; even though I've only read only a few posts of yours and never seen you interact with your own children. That's what it comes across.

Once again..read our other posts..we go back and forth over and over again about the things he says regarding children...everything is negative

So this guy threats his own children up like animals? So he locks his children in a small dog cage, feeds them scraps of leftover food or dog chow, and has them sleep where they urinate? Yea, he's such a bad guy because he brings his children to WDW. Someone is being a bit mellow-dramatic.

I think that someone is you.:wave: .
He said that i they are going to act like animals then treat them that way..and I said that no matter what they do you should never treat them like animals ever....He is the one who does NOT bring his kid to WDW...so I never said he is a bad guy for bringing his kids to WDW..I bring my daughter to WDW.

You need to know what we are talking about before you say the things you are saying because honestly you have no idea what is going on.....:wave:

 

[Master Yoda]

I never understood the.. Let's go to WDW and leave the kids home idea. IMHO it is selfishness at its best. My kids are WHY we go. We (wife & I) would not enjoy our trip one bit without our kids. Overnight getwaways minus the kids are one thing, but not taking them on a WDW trip is just plain selfish. Just my opinion.

So would that make me a selfish person because when my wife and I do get a weekend alone we spend it at WDW?

 

[maggiegrace1]

Actually, she thinks I'm a bad guy because I DON'T bring them to WDW...or at least because of my reasons for not doing so. :animwink: :shrug:

:lol:
EXACTLY.....

YAY!...Something you posted made me :sohappy:

:animwink:
:ROFLOL: :ROFLOL: :ROFLOL:

 

[NOLADisneyFan]

That's why smoking has been banned in all enclosed public places in England.

:ROFLOL: And that is supposed to impress me and/or make me think that second-hand smoke is anything but harmless why?

Maybe you should read them before going on about non-harmless second hand smoke

As I said THOSE STUDIES ARE WRONG...THEY ARE TRYING TO PUSH AN AGENDA AND DO NOT REPRESENT HONEST SCHOLARLY DISCUSSION on the purported dangers of second-hand smoke [Hint, hint, there are none].

 

[DABIGCHEEZ]

So would that make me a selfish person because when my wife and I do get a weekend alone we spend it at WDW?

Good point and IMHO I would say no. I was refering more to a vacation of more than a weekend and not bringing the kids. That is selfish in my opinion and doublely so at WDW. I mean they do have kid centers at some resorts to bring the kids while you can enjoy a nice dinner or La Nouba or whatever.

 

[dizzney]

Disney as a parent

My kids love Disney and the only time my husband and I went to Disney without them we felt guilty and that was for our 20th wedding anniversary - 3 nights at the Grand Floridian.

That being said, no parent going to Disney has a wonderful time the entire trip, we just got back this weekend after 9 nights at the Broadwalk villas (DVC members) and had a great time DESPITE -
1. Crowds - it was very crowded- year of a million dreams is really brining people in
2. Heat - even CM's were complaining about that
and
3. Our kids fighting - heat and crowds do get to the most avid Disney fan and it got to my kids and at times, we had to say, cut it out or you're going back to the villa.

So perhaps some parents are exhausted after the kids fighting as a result of heat and crowds, I know we saw more than usual of this too,

But we are already planning our next trip - this december after Christmas and then again in February but as all 5 of us said, it will be cooler so they can deal with the crowds if the heat is not a factor!
:sohappy: