Dealing with judgemental old women

[Anonymous]

This thread demonstrates why our society is doomed. We really are a bunch of snowflakes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This thread demonstrates why our society is doomed. We really are a bunch of snowflakes.

You're so sensitive you can't just mind your own business either

[Anonymous]

I find it odd that so many of you think it's inappropriate for these ladies to speak to a child like this but it is apparently appropriate for mothers to insult and denigrate old ladies. Interesting lesson for a 3 year old.

And yes I am an older woman, one who has never corrected someone else's child in public or actually even in private.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I find it odd that so many of you think it's inappropriate for these ladies to speak to a child like this but it is apparently appropriate for mothers to insult and denigrate old ladies. Interesting lesson for a 3 year old.

And yes I am an older woman, one who has never corrected someone else's child in public or actually even in private.

I mean, many posters seem to understand that it’s generally old women that do this kind stuff.

Can you honestly imagine two random old men coming up and saying the same thing to OP’s kid in the store.

I can’t. Because stereotypes don’t get made up, out of thin air, there’s often quite a bitnof truth to them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I find it odd that so many of you think it's inappropriate for these ladies to speak to a child like this but it is apparently appropriate for mothers to insult and denigrate old ladies. Interesting lesson for a 3 year old.

And yes I am an older woman, one who has never corrected someone else's child in public or actually even in private.

Sometimes rudeness begets rudeness. No one is saying to go over to older woman and initiate a ride conversation

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Anonymous wrote:I find it odd that so many of you think it's inappropriate for these ladies to speak to a child like this but it is apparently appropriate for mothers to insult and denigrate old ladies. Interesting lesson for a 3 year old.

And yes I am an older woman, one who has never corrected someone else's child in public or actually even in private.

I mean, many posters seem to understand that it’s generally old women that do this kind stuff.

Can you honestly imagine two random old men coming up and saying the same thing to OP’s kid in the store.

I can’t. Because stereotypes don’t get made up, out of thin air, there’s often quite a bitnof truth to them.

I’m the one with the daughter who had pacifier until five. It was not generally “old women” . It was all type of people. I’ve never heard of this stereotype anyway.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Op here thanks for the helpful comments it's reassuring to hear of those who had it way past 3. We will look to bedtime only over the next couple of months, but won't rush her for the immediate future.

Definitely don’t rush her based on the ignorance of other people. I would let her have it in the car too especially long drives.

I remember there was a picture of Siri Cruise at 5 years old in the city with her pacifier. The whole country had an opinion. Rude opinions because that’s the culture. Ignore it all

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Anonymous wrote:"I have no interest in parenting advice from a generation that drank when pregnant and beat their kids."

FYI I am 67 years old and my generation did natural childbirth, nursed our children in public, and 'wore' them in snugglis. We did not drink while pregnant, avoided eating soft cheeses, and raw fish and the pendulum swung back and forth as to whether it was ok to have caffeine while pregnant. If you want to insult all the grandmas, go ahead. But get your facts straight.

Ok grandma. Let's get you to bed.

(That's a meme. A meme is like a funny internet thing).

Wow. Mean. You were corrected and this is how you respond?

Corrected? Do you think I don't know that women breastfed in the 80s?

All you are doing is proving true the stereotype of boomers as self involved, petty narcissists with zero self awareness. Can't wait for your whole generation to kick it so we can repair the damage.

Oh, honey.

Of all the weeks to try me, the week I have to watch two boomers drive this country off a cliff for me and my kids is NOT IT. Eff you and your entire generation.

Biden’s not a boomer…

Honey.

Ok fine. Everyone over the age of 60. Are you happy? What generation are the Supreme Court justices who overturned Roe and just got rid of Chevron? What generation voted for Trump in 2016 by the highest margins? What generation is refusing to retire and move out of their houses? We will spend the next 100 years trying to right the wrongs your generation has inflicted on this country. My kids will never get the chance yours did. I have zero interest in what some old bag who was born on third and thinks she hit a triple thinks about ANYTHING, much less how I raise my kids.

Honey.

Those age groups are randomly described as Gen X, Boomer, Silent Generation, Greatest Generation.

What’s wrong with your kids that they aren’t capable of doing well?

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Anonymous wrote:"I have no interest in parenting advice from a generation that drank when pregnant and beat their kids."

FYI I am 67 years old and my generation did natural childbirth, nursed our children in public, and 'wore' them in snugglis. We did not drink while pregnant, avoided eating soft cheeses, and raw fish and the pendulum swung back and forth as to whether it was ok to have caffeine while pregnant. If you want to insult all the grandmas, go ahead. But get your facts straight.

Ok grandma. Let's get you to bed.

(That's a meme. A meme is like a funny internet thing).

Wow. Mean. You were corrected and this is how you respond?

Corrected? Do you think I don't know that women breastfed in the 80s?

All you are doing is proving true the stereotype of boomers as self involved, petty narcissists with zero self awareness. Can't wait for your whole generation to kick it so we can repair the damage.

Who is this “we”? How old are you and what are you doing right now to make the world a better place?

There are millions of people in their twenties and thirties who are making a difference right now, the so called millennial generation. They don’t need to wait until someone “kicks it”. They are out there heading large corporations and working on important causes.

And don’t forget there are millennials like JD Vance who want to end abortion rights. Crazies have nothing to do with a generation label. Stop finding blame not to make a difference in life

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Anonymous wrote:"I have no interest in parenting advice from a generation that drank when pregnant and beat their kids."

FYI I am 67 years old and my generation did natural childbirth, nursed our children in public, and 'wore' them in snugglis. We did not drink while pregnant, avoided eating soft cheeses, and raw fish and the pendulum swung back and forth as to whether it was ok to have caffeine while pregnant. If you want to insult all the grandmas, go ahead. But get your facts straight.

Ok grandma. Let's get you to bed.

(That's a meme. A meme is like a funny internet thing).

Wow. Mean. You were corrected and this is how you respond?

Corrected? Do you think I don't know that women breastfed in the 80s?

All you are doing is proving true the stereotype of boomers as self involved, petty narcissists with zero self awareness. Can't wait for your whole generation to kick it so we can repair the damage.

Oh, honey.

Of all the weeks to try me, the week I have to watch two boomers drive this country off a cliff for me and my kids is NOT IT. Eff you and your entire generation.

Biden’s not a boomer…

Honey.

Ok fine. Everyone over the age of 60. Are you happy? What generation are the Supreme Court justices who overturned Roe and just got rid of Chevron? What generation voted for Trump in 2016 by the highest margins? What generation is refusing to retire and move out of their houses? We will spend the next 100 years trying to right the wrongs your generation has inflicted on this country. My kids will never get the chance yours did. I have zero interest in what some old bag who was born on third and thinks she hit a triple thinks about ANYTHING, much less how I raise my kids.

Honey.

NG, BK, and ACB are Gen X.

For someone who belly aches a lot about generations, you sure get it wrong a lot!

Maybe when you are older and wiser, you will get it right.

I have a feeling that when she’s older she will still be railing against her “enemies” who are responsible for ruining everything for her. Right now it’s the old people, when she’s old it will probably be the young people.

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Anonymous wrote:Op here thanks for the helpful comments it's reassuring to hear of those who had it way past 3. We will look to bedtime only over the next couple of months, but won't rush her for the immediate future.

You kid will still be sucking on that pacifier until the other kids tease her unmercifully when she's in the 3rd grade!

There sure is a lot of unsolicited critical bad advice being posted. Are you all over 60 or do all ages give bad advice.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I find it odd that so many of you think it's inappropriate for these ladies to speak to a child like this but it is apparently appropriate for mothers to insult and denigrate old ladies. Interesting lesson for a 3 year old.

And yes I am an older woman, one who has never corrected someone else's child in public or actually even in private.

It is inappropriate for 2 adults to gang up on a very young child they don't know.

And adult to adult situation is entirely different.

Does being old mess up your logic? I'm older too and I'd like to know what to expect.

[Anonymous]

They were wrong with good intentions. They raised kids in a harder generation. But you know you are wrong for letting your 3 yo have it. I assume you are doing your best however.

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Anonymous wrote:You really need to pull them aside and quietly whisper in their ears If you come within 3 feet of my child,I will throw your old, nasty , saggy bag of a body into that produce bin. So unless you want a banana up your old ass I suggest you step away. Now!

THIS!

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Anonymous wrote:Research has shown that oral self comfort, whether by pacifier, finger or thumb sucking, is actually a good thing. It is normal. It is necessary. It begins in the womb. It helps reduce stress and tension and improves focus and concentration. It is a natural way to self-regulate.
https://developlearngrow.com/oral-sensory-activities/

It almost never has negative implications before age 4 (where dental issues may start in some). Dentists may disagree, but do you hope for braces (which most will need anyway) or a psychiatrist and anti-anxiety meds? Even adults use oral means of self soothing, but in more subtle ways.

Makes sense. My daughter who had her pacifier at all times until 4 years old was the calmest most chill baby. She was never irritable, never crying, she was satisfied just being with the group. She didn’t bring it to preschool but she never had any problems.