During a recent quest for a new writing assignment, I stumbled upon the website, Momlogic a site for “Thinking moms who don’t have the time to think” as tempting as it is to write about that description, I’ll defer until a later date. During my browse I noted a pull-down menu which revealed the caption “Childless Bitch” curiousity peeked and job search aside I ventured on to discover a featured article that begin with the following paragraph.
‘When the Childless Bitch wrote ‘Stay Out of My Restaurant,’ Moms reacted strongly to her views on our children’s behavior when eating out. Kelly wrote: “Please. I’ve been to many a restaurant with my now 2-year-old son, and while i will concede that certain establishments are not ‘kid-appropriate,’ I hardly think it ANYONE’S right to tell me where, and when, I can take my child.”
And here’s what I had to say…The way I see it, CB, the author of the article is not on a tirade nor on a mission to irk the mothers of America. Although her format is loaded with sarcastic-wit, I think she is attempting to provide some valid and sound advice. Not to mention that she’s hilarious. Regardless if you agree or disagree, you can still find the humor in her presentation of the material, which rather you want to admit it or not, has a ring of truth throughout. Mothers, correction, Parents should be responsible for raising respectable and well-mannered children but in order to do so, the parent must actually believe children should be taught to and actually use their manners. Unfortunately, there are far too many parents who seem to be under the impression that their “little Suzy or Bobby” have some inalienable right to act a pure-d-fool whenever and wherever they please and let the world beware. Wrong!
As pointed out in several of the responses to this article. It is the parent’s responsibility to raise their child and everyone else shouldn’t have to suffer because they can not or will not make the effort to do so. For the most part, I think CB is hilarious and entitled to her opinion as we all are. I also think a number of individuals who have taken offense to her opinions are perhaps guilty of allowing their child(ren) to behave like heathens. Getting an attitude because someone isn’t ignoring the antics of your child’s bad behavior isn’t the solution, perhaps taking the time to instill some values, respect and manners would be beneficial.
Children are basically a sponge and will absorb anything you teach them, bahavior is taught, habits are formed. So teach children respect, manners, and some self control; Not how to bitch, moan and groan to get their way or to throw a fit when they disagree or wish to have their way. Keep in mind, your child is a reflection of you. Take the time to teach them, the rewards are endless. I am a Mother, a Nana, a Sister, and an Aunt; so to some degree, I know of what I speak. I have raised my own and help to raise a number of other children.
Parents should raise their children, train them to be caring responsible adults. This begins from birth. Train a child in the way you want them to go, and when they grow old they will not depart from that training. OLD SCHOOL