Posted by WorryGirl on December 12, 2002, at 10:38:01
In reply to Re: Internet vs. store shopping, salespeople » WorryGirl, posted by NikkiT2 on December 12, 2002, at 4:50:12
Nikki,
I have a 3 year old and a 1 year old. They are good kids, but they have their limits like anyone else and if they get upset I always take them out of the store if I can't calm them down in 5 minutes or so. If they're really loud I take them out immediately. So many people give me dirty looks like I shouldn't even be out shopping with them at all. I think it's important for them to learn how to act in public, and don't feel that sheltering them at home and never taking them on public outings is going to turn them into well-behaved 5 or 6 year olds when I finally take them out. It's not like a mall isn't appropriate for young children. We'd never take them to 5 star restaurants, of course!I guess things are just so stressful for everyone, especially this time of year that not many people have much tolerance for kids, even the sight of them, much less adults!
I remember when I was childless, and whenever I saw someone struggling with fussy children my heart went out to them. Where are those people now?
People can be unbelievably rude. Most of the time people help me with the door when I am struggling to get my double stroller through it, which I appreciate. But there have been people who shut the door in my face then turned around to watch me struggle. I guess some people have been **** on and they feel better watching others get **** on, too.London must be exciting, but obviously you get the crowds and rudeness there as in most big cities. I've heard the shopping is great - maybe one day I'll get to experience it....
Good luck with your shopping.
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