to the father who failed to correct his daughter at the playground yesterday...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Excellent teachable moment!

I've used similar situations to explain politics to my young kids. More specifically: the difference between Democrats and Republicans. The last time it happened, I took it a step further by explaining how republicans not only refuse to share, but also have a propensity towards throwing sand aimlessly without considering the impact of those around them. I'm totally serious. Most folks around me laughed, and one father actually applauded and ask me who I worked for.

Again, use these moments to educate your child (and those around you).

Please stop the sanctimony. It's actually what people hate about us Democrats.

+1000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So in OP's instance, who's Obama?

LOL

[Anonymous]

Why didn't you intervene BEFORE your toddler grabbed her toys?

[Anonymous]

I'm not being sanctimonious. Rather, I'm teaching my kids about politics and my political beliefs. You do realize that republicans diss liberals for sharing, right? Sharing vs. Handouts/welfare is one of the fundamental philosophical differences between the two parties. And no worries, the crowd thought it was funny (you have to know your audience).

But in all seriousness, I use humor as my go to parenting tool. It makes life fun. I'm definitely not the mom scowling at people and passing judgment on their parenting skills. I only pass judgment on a person's party affiliation :0)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm not being sanctimonious. Rather, I'm teaching my kids about politics and my political beliefs. You do realize that republicans diss liberals for sharing, right? Sharing vs. Handouts/welfare is one of the fundamental philosophical differences between the two parties. And no worries, the crowd thought it was funny (you have to know your audience).

But in all seriousness, I use humor as my go to parenting tool. It makes life fun. I'm definitely not the mom scowling at people and passing judgment on their parenting skills. I only pass judgment on a person's party affiliation :0)

Not sure why this is better.

[Anonymous]

Because it's ridiculous to pass judgment on a parent's parenting skills based on a fleeting moment...particularly when your emotions might be coloring your assessment of the situation. It is, however, perfectly reasonable to make certain assumptions based on a person's politics. That's Politics 101...and why we self-segregate into separate parties. Having said that, I don't hate republicans...some of my best friends are conservative ;0)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Because it's ridiculous to pass judgment on a parent's parenting skills based on a fleeting moment...particularly when your emotions might be coloring your assessment of the situation. It is, however, perfectly reasonable to make certain assumptions based on a person's politics. That's Politics 101...and why we self-segregate into separate parties. Having said that, I don't hate republicans...some of my best friends are conservative ;0)

Sounds like you've got it all figured out, Buttercup.

[Anonymous]

Thanks, Cliff(s of insanity)!

It's been fun playing with ya ;0)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Excellent teachable moment!

I've used similar situations to explain politics to my young kids. More specifically: the difference between Democrats and Republicans. The last time it happened, I took it a step further by explaining how republicans not only refuse to share, but also have a propensity towards throwing sand aimlessly without considering the impact of those around them. I'm totally serious. Most folks around me laughed, and one father actually applauded and ask me who I worked for.

Again, use these moments to educate your child (and those around you).

Please stop the sanctimony. It's actually what people hate about us Democrats.

Nerd alert.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Because it's ridiculous to pass judgment on a parent's parenting skills based on a fleeting moment...particularly when your emotions might be coloring your assessment of the situation. It is, however, perfectly reasonable to make certain assumptions based on a person's politics. That's Politics 101...and why we self-segregate into separate parties. Having said that, I don't hate republicans...some of my best friends are conservative ;0)

Move out of DC and get a little perspective. It helped for me. And two year olds don't give a shit about political parties.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Excellent teachable moment!

I've used similar situations to explain politics to my young kids. More specifically: the difference between Democrats and Republicans. The last time it happened, I took it a step further by explaining how republicans not only refuse to share, but also have a propensity towards throwing sand aimlessly without considering the impact of those around them. I'm totally serious. Most folks around me laughed, and one father actually applauded and ask me who I worked for.

Again, use these moments to educate your child (and those around you).

Da fuq?!?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm not being sanctimonious. Rather, I'm teaching my kids about politics and my political beliefs. You do realize that republicans diss liberals for sharing, right? Sharing vs. Handouts/welfare is one of the fundamental philosophical differences between the two parties. And no worries, the crowd thought it was funny (you have to know your audience).

But in all seriousness, I use humor as my go to parenting tool. It makes life fun. I'm definitely not the mom scowling at people and passing judgment on their parenting skills. I only pass judgment on a person's party affiliation :0)

Surely someone out there has one of those animated memes just for you? A very, very special and unique one. Please?

[Anonymous]

I have a toddler and she's pretty small and gets her toys taken a lot. I generally just say hey it's ok to share here's another toy. Sometimes she hits out of frustration and I intervene and tell her that's not ok. If by the time she reaches the age of 4 and shouts down another kid trying to take her toy I think I will smile to myself and congratulate her for using her words and not her hands.

There was no reason for the dad to intervene in this situation. His daughter did not pull out a switch blade and knife your kid. She just vocally let it be known that what your kid was doing was not ok. I'm not sure why you're are clutching your pearls over this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Battle over toys at the playground among young children happens, and I suppose, is to be expected. However, I'm appalled that you sat there and did nothing when my toddler tried to engage with your 4/5 year old daughter, and her response was to scoop up all the toys and scream 'NOOOOO!' in my toddler's face. When my toddler reacted by swatting your child, I immediately intervened, got on your daughter's eye-level, apologized to her, made my toddler apologize, THEN left the scene to teach my toddler that hitting will not be tolerated, period.

Would you be a parent the next time and teach your daughter that all children are allowed to play with toys found at the playground, as this is community property, and screaming in another child's face is inappropriate?

Signed,

Annoyed Mom

OP,
I read your post, and I scanned the responses on page one. I'm not surprised. Parents that post here do not parent. But they are the first ones to be all hypercritical of anyone else's parenting style. It's great that you are teaching your son right from wrong. I'm sure there are parents that appreciate it, I know I do. It's much easier to be like most of the moms on here. My only advice to you is to lower your expectations of other people. That's what I've done and it does help, also not easy, but it helps.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Battle over toys at the playground among young children happens, and I suppose, is to be expected. However, I'm appalled that you sat there and did nothing when my toddler tried to engage with your 4/5 year old daughter, and her response was to scoop up all the toys and scream 'NOOOOO!' in my toddler's face. When my toddler reacted by swatting your child, I immediately intervened, got on your daughter's eye-level, apologized to her, made my toddler apologize, THEN left the scene to teach my toddler that hitting will not be tolerated, period.

Would you be a parent the next time and teach your daughter that all children are allowed to play with toys found at the playground, as this is community property, and screaming in another child's face is inappropriate?

Signed,

Annoyed Mom

OP,
I read your post, and I scanned the responses on page one. I'm not surprised. Parents that post here do not parent. But they are the first ones to be all hypercritical of anyone else's parenting style. It's great that you are teaching your son right from wrong. I'm sure there are parents that appreciate it, I know I do. It's much easier to be like most of the moms on here. My only advice to you is to lower your expectations of other people. That's what I've done and it does help, also not easy, but it helps.

You also clearly only have one child who is a sweet infant, adorable baby or precocious toddler. Clearly.