I
don't know what ever happened to manners and common courtesy. Maybe
I'm a prude (I don't think so). But, just a couple of things to remember,
if you wish to not be publicly dressed down and embarrassed:
1. The world is not your fucking living room. When out in public,
unless you are at an event/venue where rowdiness is expected, such as a
sporting event, a concert, a bar, etc., others think it considerate if
you use your "inside voice." If I am seated across from you in a
restaurant and can hear every word of your conversation, you are
speaking too loudly.
2. Your children are precious to you, but not to me. I don't find every word they utter cute and/or insightful.
3. Regarding your children: There are times/places that are appropriate for children and families, and those that are not.
4. Further regarding your children: If you choose to take them with
you to a place that is really not appropriate for them, it is up to YOU
to supervise them/ensure that they behave properly. It is NOT
appropriate for you to seat yourselves at one end of the table, so that
you and your adult friends can carry on your too-loud conversation,
while seating them at the other, unsupervised, so that they can behave
like the children that they are absent your parental
supervision/instruction.
5. If you wish to go out for an
evening with your adult friends without the responsibility of looking
after your spawn, get a babysitter. Otherwise, stay home. A large part
of parenting is sacrificing your own desires so that your children get
the time and attention that they need to grow into kind, considerate
adults.
Failure to adhere to these principles will, on
occasion, result in the ire of others. Don't be surprised, shocked, or
offended by it.
2. Your children are precious to you, but not to me. I don't find every word they utter cute and/or insightful.
3. Regarding your children: There are times/places that are appropriate for children and families, and those that are not.
4. Further regarding your children: If you choose to take them with you to a place that is really not appropriate for them, it is up to YOU to supervise them/ensure that they behave properly. It is NOT appropriate for you to seat yourselves at one end of the table, so that you and your adult friends can carry on your too-loud conversation, while seating them at the other, unsupervised, so that they can behave like the children that they are absent your parental supervision/instruction.
5. If you wish to go out for an evening with your adult friends without the responsibility of looking after your spawn, get a babysitter. Otherwise, stay home. A large part of parenting is sacrificing your own desires so that your children get the time and attention that they need to grow into kind, considerate adults.
Failure to adhere to these principles will, on occasion, result in the ire of others. Don't be surprised, shocked, or offended by it.
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