Monty
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Well, that extra $200 makes all the difference! In that case, it was perfectly excusable behaviour! :animwink:
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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.
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Ive seen some people interacting in ways with their kids at WDW that I didnt think was appropriate. I try to remind myself that as long as it doesnt cross the line to abuse, that I dont have the whole story and just mind my own business. There have been times on trips with our own young kids that I have had to really stem melting down myself. Kids are going to meltdown at WDW. You just have to expect it and just take a couple of hours out of the day to get through it.
lilmizpixie3
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Mines not really a jerk story..but one time my family was walking through tomorrowland towards the exit for the night and a mother started SCREAMING ..not just yelling but like screaming bloody murder her childs name. It actually made me get goosebumps and worried for that kid. Im not blaming the mom, but atleast know where your kid is at a place that big..:shrug:
littlemom_3
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I am not trying to defend "jerk" parents but some children are just miserable. I took my first family trip with my step-children to WDW and got to stand and watch my 9yo stepdaughter throw a fit because her brother would not let her ride the elevator at the hotel. I am not joking. Her father just stood there and watched, not saying anything. This was in March and we are from the south so the heat was not an issue. By the time I got home, I swore I would NEVER go on a trip with them ever again. My children are not perfect (my girls have ADHD) but I would have at least taken the child back to the room and not allowed this to happen in public.:brick:
WDWMUPPET
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The worst parent I have ever seen was on the 4th of July this year. Epcot had just opened and there was a mad dash to Test Track. As the dad and his son get there the son says that he is too scared to ride. So the dad then proceeds to swear loudly, pick up his son by the wrist, and leave the park.
EPCOT.nut
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I don't think my parents allowed me into a "crystal shop" until I could spell Mississippi backwards! :lol:
unkadug
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Can I go in now? :lookaroun
lunarsquid
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this thread reminds me why i'm an advocate for people having to apply for permission to have children.
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EPCOT.nut
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Monty
Brilliant...and Canadian
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I promise I won't lay a finger on anything! :lookaroun
DABIGCHEEZ
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Crash!!!!!
sweetpee_1993
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Having 2 kids myself, we've had our family melt-downs at the parks. It's like no matter how hard you try nothing pleases the kiddos sometimes. That's when it's time to tell 'em what's what. Usually I don't have to say too much. There are ways to get a kid's attention without being obnoxious or making a scene. Get a little pinch of hair. They'll stand at attention. Getting close to their ear so you can calmly, yet firmly, explain that there are places in Disney where there are no witnesses (((just kiddin...but you get the picture)).
One particular trip I recall getting peeved enough to get back to the room and start throwing all our clothes back into suitcases. The boys both completely freaked. They cried and begged not to leave. I've only had that particular fit once. WDW can be exhausting. The best laid plans, the crazy amount of money spent, nothing can make it completely perfect. You just do what you can and make the best of each moment, even the miserable ones. It does get better as the kids get older. Afternoon rests really help. Knowing everyone's limits is key for me.
I've seen some obnoxious parents at WDW, too. Then again, I've seen them everywhere. It's sad sometimes.
And for the face-slapping incident I read earlier...that's a shame. My step-father slapped me in the face as a kid and I can tell you first-hand that it is NOT discipline at that point. It's degrading. I will swat one of my boys when it's time to but I try not to do it in public (discipline and humiliation are 2 different things). I will not slap them in the face.
One particular trip I recall getting peeved enough to get back to the room and start throwing all our clothes back into suitcases. The boys both completely freaked. They cried and begged not to leave. I've only had that particular fit once. WDW can be exhausting. The best laid plans, the crazy amount of money spent, nothing can make it completely perfect. You just do what you can and make the best of each moment, even the miserable ones. It does get better as the kids get older. Afternoon rests really help. Knowing everyone's limits is key for me.
I've seen some obnoxious parents at WDW, too. Then again, I've seen them everywhere. It's sad sometimes.
And for the face-slapping incident I read earlier...that's a shame. My step-father slapped me in the face as a kid and I can tell you first-hand that it is NOT discipline at that point. It's degrading. I will swat one of my boys when it's time to but I try not to do it in public (discipline and humiliation are 2 different things). I will not slap them in the face.
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StephanieS
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I can think of two stories that stand out:
My bf and I were walking down the hallway at AKL towards the lobby-- well the hallway has a curve to it because the hotel is shaped like a semi circle.
Well this boy about 5 years old was running top speed down the long hallway. The parents were like "Good job! Look how fast he runs! Go, go, faster!". And then the kid smacks at full speed into where the wall juts out and fell backwards on the floor. The parents were shocked like "how did that happen?!?" Duh.. what did they think would happen-- I couldn't believe they actually encouraged the kid to run faster.
Another time we were on the bus to the MK to MNSSHP. This family had three little kids in costumes. This one little girl about 4 was upset- not being loud or anything- just looked really uncomfortable. The parents kept telling her to stop or they would take her back to the hotel.
The poor little girl was wearing one of those scratchy sequin polyester tap dance costumes from a recital with- get this- tap shoes WITH the metal taps on them-- do you know how difficult that would be to walk in on cement all night long. She kept crying she didn't want to wear it and the parents kept threatening her.
And get this--- the father looks at my bf and I and says "DON'T EVER HAVE KIDS!" -- isn't that totally rude? How sad for those kids to hear their dad say that. I should have said something like "actually we've been trying to for years.. but thanks" and started crying just to make him feel bad... lol :brick:
My bf and I were walking down the hallway at AKL towards the lobby-- well the hallway has a curve to it because the hotel is shaped like a semi circle.
Well this boy about 5 years old was running top speed down the long hallway. The parents were like "Good job! Look how fast he runs! Go, go, faster!". And then the kid smacks at full speed into where the wall juts out and fell backwards on the floor. The parents were shocked like "how did that happen?!?" Duh.. what did they think would happen-- I couldn't believe they actually encouraged the kid to run faster.
Another time we were on the bus to the MK to MNSSHP. This family had three little kids in costumes. This one little girl about 4 was upset- not being loud or anything- just looked really uncomfortable. The parents kept telling her to stop or they would take her back to the hotel.
The poor little girl was wearing one of those scratchy sequin polyester tap dance costumes from a recital with- get this- tap shoes WITH the metal taps on them-- do you know how difficult that would be to walk in on cement all night long. She kept crying she didn't want to wear it and the parents kept threatening her.
And get this--- the father looks at my bf and I and says "DON'T EVER HAVE KIDS!" -- isn't that totally rude? How sad for those kids to hear their dad say that. I should have said something like "actually we've been trying to for years.. but thanks" and started crying just to make him feel bad... lol :brick:
hrcollectibles
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The kid didn't have spikey hair and his mother didn't have ablue bee hive hair due did she?:lookaroun
hrcollectibles
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Probably the same Family looking for Scooby doo at a disney park:ROFLOL:
PeterPan1985
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I have a lot to say about this topic, but I'll try not to keep all of you too long. 
WDW is NOT one of those typical family vacations...it's hard on the parents and the kids. And to top it off, it's a hundred degrees, the parks are packed, and the lines are intense. All of these factors conbined can lead to a breakdown of patience, and a loss of decorum.
Parents are almost expected by their own peers to make the experience "magical..." which usually means spending a lot of money, which is a concept that kids don't grasp. So, in my opinion, a lot of parents start off having attitudes which are...dare I say...anti-Disney.
I think one of my main problems with bringing infants is that chances are, when they are teenagers, they probably won't remember any portion of their vacation to begin with. It's tough for both the parents and the kids. I don't know about you, but I would die in this heat having to carry around a group of exhausted kids.
My advice to a lot of the parents out there is to evaluate your childrens' maturity levels. If your five year old can't make it through Toys R Us without having a tantrum of epic proportions, Disney will be a nightmare, filled with a lot of "I WANT IT NOOOOWWWWWS." Take your kids when they are a bit older, to avoid the whining, and if you want your kids to actually remember the magic.
WDW is my favorite place in the entire world, and most definitely a right of passage for kids, but a lot of other factors should be considered when making a WDW vacation.
WDW is NOT one of those typical family vacations...it's hard on the parents and the kids. And to top it off, it's a hundred degrees, the parks are packed, and the lines are intense. All of these factors conbined can lead to a breakdown of patience, and a loss of decorum.
Parents are almost expected by their own peers to make the experience "magical..." which usually means spending a lot of money, which is a concept that kids don't grasp. So, in my opinion, a lot of parents start off having attitudes which are...dare I say...anti-Disney.
I think one of my main problems with bringing infants is that chances are, when they are teenagers, they probably won't remember any portion of their vacation to begin with. It's tough for both the parents and the kids. I don't know about you, but I would die in this heat having to carry around a group of exhausted kids.
My advice to a lot of the parents out there is to evaluate your childrens' maturity levels. If your five year old can't make it through Toys R Us without having a tantrum of epic proportions, Disney will be a nightmare, filled with a lot of "I WANT IT NOOOOWWWWWS." Take your kids when they are a bit older, to avoid the whining, and if you want your kids to actually remember the magic.
WDW is my favorite place in the entire world, and most definitely a right of passage for kids, but a lot of other factors should be considered when making a WDW vacation.
SarahSmilin1117
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So...my family and I are getting on the boat at the boardwalk on our way to Epcot, it's our first fully day in Disney World and we are pretty excited...we're waiting for the boat to come and there are a Dad and son sitting on a bench behind the line
Dad: Here's mommy!
Son: Hi
Mom goes off! She just starts yelling and screaming about how they left without her and it's not her fault she was late and oh my gosh they didn't GET ON THE BOAT without her. It was just so rediculous, the dad tried to shoo the poor kid away while he and mom sorted things out but I felt so bad for this kid. So, we got on the boat and she huffed the whole way to Epcot. They must have had a real fun day... :lookaroun
Dad: Here's mommy!
Son: Hi
Mom goes off! She just starts yelling and screaming about how they left without her and it's not her fault she was late and oh my gosh they didn't GET ON THE BOAT without her. It was just so rediculous, the dad tried to shoo the poor kid away while he and mom sorted things out but I felt so bad for this kid. So, we got on the boat and she huffed the whole way to Epcot. They must have had a real fun day... :lookaroun
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