Parents who let their kids use screens in public without headphones

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Am I the only one that thinks all of these "I don't care about anyone else but my child, I can be rude if I want" parents are going to be on here in a few years with kids that have behavioral problems and then eventually end up entitled, self-centered teenagers? They're going to be all like, "Where did I go wrong?" Spoiler alert: Here is where you went wrong. Right here.

This thread is crazy though, I can't believe how many people think listening to something on a tablet at full volume in public without earphones is ok. Before I became a mom I always thought that 50% of parents were rude and entitled and now that I am a parent, I know I was right. Honestly.

As a high school teacher, I encounter these parents periodically as we meet in teams to try to figure out a plan to "support" their spoiled, entitled child who can't work with others or respect deadlines, rules, etc. And no, the parents never ask where they went wrong: it is all about which classmates, teachers, admin, etc. do not properly understand or "support" their brat.

You mean...IEP teams for children with special needs? Wow. You are a horrible person and a horrible teacher.

Not the PP, but I am quite certain she did not mean IEP meetings for kids with special needs.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Am I the only one that thinks all of these "I don't care about anyone else but my child, I can be rude if I want" parents are going to be on here in a few years with kids that have behavioral problems and then eventually end up entitled, self-centered teenagers? They're going to be all like, "Where did I go wrong?" Spoiler alert: Here is where you went wrong. Right here.

This thread is crazy though, I can't believe how many people think listening to something on a tablet at full volume in public without earphones is ok. Before I became a mom I always thought that 50% of parents were rude and entitled and now that I am a parent, I know I was right. Honestly.

As a high school teacher, I encounter these parents periodically as we meet in teams to try to figure out a plan to "support" their spoiled, entitled child who can't work with others or respect deadlines, rules, etc. And no, the parents never ask where they went wrong: it is all about which classmates, teachers, admin, etc. do not properly understand or "support" their brat.

You mean...IEP teams for children with special needs? Wow. You are a horrible person and a horrible teacher.

In what other context would teachers be meeting in teams to support a student?

Not the PP, but I am quite certain she did not mean IEP meetings for kids with special needs.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:Am I the only one that thinks all of these "I don't care about anyone else but my child, I can be rude if I want" parents are going to be on here in a few years with kids that have behavioral problems and then eventually end up entitled, self-centered teenagers? They're going to be all like, "Where did I go wrong?" Spoiler alert: Here is where you went wrong. Right here.

This thread is crazy though, I can't believe how many people think listening to something on a tablet at full volume in public without earphones is ok. Before I became a mom I always thought that 50% of parents were rude and entitled and now that I am a parent, I know I was right. Honestly.

As a high school teacher, I encounter these parents periodically as we meet in teams to try to figure out a plan to "support" their spoiled, entitled child who can't work with others or respect deadlines, rules, etc. And no, the parents never ask where they went wrong: it is all about which classmates, teachers, admin, etc. do not properly understand or "support" their brat.

You mean...IEP teams for children with special needs? Wow. You are a horrible person and a horrible teacher.

Not the PP, but I am quite certain she did not mean IEP meetings for kids with special needs.

In what other context would teachers be meeting in teams to support a student?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Am I the only one that thinks all of these "I don't care about anyone else but my child, I can be rude if I want" parents are going to be on here in a few years with kids that have behavioral problems and then eventually end up entitled, self-centered teenagers? They're going to be all like, "Where did I go wrong?" Spoiler alert: Here is where you went wrong. Right here.

This thread is crazy though, I can't believe how many people think listening to something on a tablet at full volume in public without earphones is ok. Before I became a mom I always thought that 50% of parents were rude and entitled and now that I am a parent, I know I was right. Honestly.

+1,000,000

Please. No one, including the op, is talking about “full volume”. So chill out.

Even less than full volume is still annoying and very audible to those around you. You can hear it very clearly even on a lower volume.

Please. It’s full volume if I can hear it from across the room. Stop kidding yourself and parent your kid.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Am I the only one that thinks all of these "I don't care about anyone else but my child, I can be rude if I want" parents are going to be on here in a few years with kids that have behavioral problems and then eventually end up entitled, self-centered teenagers? They're going to be all like, "Where did I go wrong?" Spoiler alert: Here is where you went wrong. Right here.

This thread is crazy though, I can't believe how many people think listening to something on a tablet at full volume in public without earphones is ok. Before I became a mom I always thought that 50% of parents were rude and entitled and now that I am a parent, I know I was right. Honestly.

+1,000,000

Please. No one, including the op, is talking about “full volume”. So chill out.

Even less than full volume is still annoying and very audible to those around you. You can hear it very clearly even on a lower volume.

Please. It’s full volume if I can hear it from across the room. Stop kidding yourself and parent your kid.

Oh go get some real problems.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Am I the only one that thinks all of these "I don't care about anyone else but my child, I can be rude if I want" parents are going to be on here in a few years with kids that have behavioral problems and then eventually end up entitled, self-centered teenagers? They're going to be all like, "Where did I go wrong?" Spoiler alert: Here is where you went wrong. Right here.

This thread is crazy though, I can't believe how many people think listening to something on a tablet at full volume in public without earphones is ok. Before I became a mom I always thought that 50% of parents were rude and entitled and now that I am a parent, I know I was right. Honestly.

As a high school teacher, I encounter these parents periodically as we meet in teams to try to figure out a plan to "support" their spoiled, entitled child who can't work with others or respect deadlines, rules, etc. And no, the parents never ask where they went wrong: it is all about which classmates, teachers, admin, etc. do not properly understand or "support" their brat.

You mean...IEP teams for children with special needs? Wow. You are a horrible person and a horrible teacher.

Not the PP, but I am quite certain she did not mean IEP meetings for kids with special needs.

In what other context would teachers be meeting in teams to support a student?

I'm the teacher. No, I did not mean IEP teams. I meant a team of subject teachers, department chairs, and admin.

Example:

Student A has no learning disabilities or IEP. He is, however, entitled and rude to classmates and teachers alike. He rarely turns in work on time for any classes. He has been caught cheating in various subjects. His parents typical response is to blame the teacher/school, and to mutter about legal action. They have NEVER blamed their child, and are combative and defensive, and incredulous when confronted with the fact that, yes, their child will receive an F on whichever assessment he has been caught cheating on. When he turns in projects or assignments late, the parents demand that he be given an extension, and are always ready with an excuse about why their snowflake didn't complete the work (they NEVER mention the dire situation until after the due date, when the child has received a 0).

The headmaster has, in several instances, told the team that he is nervous the parents really will seek legal action, and this influences how we handle the child. The school has consulted with attorneys, etc. after the child has been caught in various behavior infractions.

It is a disaster. The mother sounds exactly like the entitled, clueless parents on this thread who insist that their child is the most important person, and they don't care about anyone else. The results will be catastrophic because your child will absorb this attitude.

God help these students in university and the work force.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Am I the only one that thinks all of these "I don't care about anyone else but my child, I can be rude if I want" parents are going to be on here in a few years with kids that have behavioral problems and then eventually end up entitled, self-centered teenagers? They're going to be all like, "Where did I go wrong?" Spoiler alert: Here is where you went wrong. Right here.

This thread is crazy though, I can't believe how many people think listening to something on a tablet at full volume in public without earphones is ok. Before I became a mom I always thought that 50% of parents were rude and entitled and now that I am a parent, I know I was right. Honestly.

As a high school teacher, I encounter these parents periodically as we meet in teams to try to figure out a plan to "support" their spoiled, entitled child who can't work with others or respect deadlines, rules, etc. And no, the parents never ask where they went wrong: it is all about which classmates, teachers, admin, etc. do not properly understand or "support" their brat.

You mean...IEP teams for children with special needs? Wow. You are a horrible person and a horrible teacher.

Not the PP, but I am quite certain she did not mean IEP meetings for kids with special needs.

In what other context would teachers be meeting in teams to support a student?

I'm the teacher. No, I did not mean IEP teams. I meant a team of subject teachers, department chairs, and admin.

Example:

Student A has no learning disabilities or IEP. He is, however, entitled and rude to classmates and teachers alike. He rarely turns in work on time for any classes. He has been caught cheating in various subjects. His parents typical response is to blame the teacher/school, and to mutter about legal action. They have NEVER blamed their child, and are combative and defensive, and incredulous when confronted with the fact that, yes, their child will receive an F on whichever assessment he has been caught cheating on. When he turns in projects or assignments late, the parents demand that he be given an extension, and are always ready with an excuse about why their snowflake didn't complete the work (they NEVER mention the dire situation until after the due date, when the child has received a 0).

The headmaster has, in several instances, told the team that he is nervous the parents really will seek legal action, and this influences how we handle the child. The school has consulted with attorneys, etc. after the child has been caught in various behavior infractions.

It is a disaster. The mother sounds exactly like the entitled, clueless parents on this thread who insist that their child is the most important person, and they don't care about anyone else. The results will be catastrophic because your child will absorb this attitude.

God help these students in university and the work force.

Oh, and the student is a high school senior. He is not well-liked by his peers because he is an arrogant jerk.

This afternoon I overheard some kids talking about how they plan to stand up for a new teacher this brat is apparently torturing now.

But, hey, it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks. He's the only important one, right?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Am I the only one that thinks all of these "I don't care about anyone else but my child, I can be rude if I want" parents are going to be on here in a few years with kids that have behavioral problems and then eventually end up entitled, self-centered teenagers? They're going to be all like, "Where did I go wrong?" Spoiler alert: Here is where you went wrong. Right here.

This thread is crazy though, I can't believe how many people think listening to something on a tablet at full volume in public without earphones is ok. Before I became a mom I always thought that 50% of parents were rude and entitled and now that I am a parent, I know I was right. Honestly.

As a high school teacher, I encounter these parents periodically as we meet in teams to try to figure out a plan to "support" their spoiled, entitled child who can't work with others or respect deadlines, rules, etc. And no, the parents never ask where they went wrong: it is all about which classmates, teachers, admin, etc. do not properly understand or "support" their brat.

You mean...IEP teams for children with special needs? Wow. You are a horrible person and a horrible teacher.

Not the PP, but I am quite certain she did not mean IEP meetings for kids with special needs.

In what other context would teachers be meeting in teams to support a student?

I'm the teacher. No, I did not mean IEP teams. I meant a team of subject teachers, department chairs, and admin.

Example:

Student A has no learning disabilities or IEP. He is, however, entitled and rude to classmates and teachers alike. He rarely turns in work on time for any classes. He has been caught cheating in various subjects. His parents typical response is to blame the teacher/school, and to mutter about legal action. They have NEVER blamed their child, and are combative and defensive, and incredulous when confronted with the fact that, yes, their child will receive an F on whichever assessment he has been caught cheating on. When he turns in projects or assignments late, the parents demand that he be given an extension, and are always ready with an excuse about why their snowflake didn't complete the work (they NEVER mention the dire situation until after the due date, when the child has received a 0).

The headmaster has, in several instances, told the team that he is nervous the parents really will seek legal action, and this influences how we handle the child. The school has consulted with attorneys, etc. after the child has been caught in various behavior infractions.

It is a disaster. The mother sounds exactly like the entitled, clueless parents on this thread who insist that their child is the most important person, and they don't care about anyone else. The results will be catastrophic because your child will absorb this attitude.

God help these students in university and the work force.

Oh, and the student is a high school senior. He is not well-liked by his peers because he is an arrogant jerk.

This afternoon I overheard some kids talking about how they plan to stand up for a new teacher this brat is apparently torturing now.

But, hey, it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks. He's the only important one, right?

Ok. Wow. A lot to unpack here. This sounds a tad removed from the preschooler watching paw patrol in the waiting room without headphones.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Am I the only one that thinks all of these "I don't care about anyone else but my child, I can be rude if I want" parents are going to be on here in a few years with kids that have behavioral problems and then eventually end up entitled, self-centered teenagers? They're going to be all like, "Where did I go wrong?" Spoiler alert: Here is where you went wrong. Right here.

This thread is crazy though, I can't believe how many people think listening to something on a tablet at full volume in public without earphones is ok. Before I became a mom I always thought that 50% of parents were rude and entitled and now that I am a parent, I know I was right. Honestly.

As a high school teacher, I encounter these parents periodically as we meet in teams to try to figure out a plan to "support" their spoiled, entitled child who can't work with others or respect deadlines, rules, etc. And no, the parents never ask where they went wrong: it is all about which classmates, teachers, admin, etc. do not properly understand or "support" their brat.

You mean...IEP teams for children with special needs? Wow. You are a horrible person and a horrible teacher.

Not the PP, but I am quite certain she did not mean IEP meetings for kids with special needs.

In what other context would teachers be meeting in teams to support a student?

There are many contexts in which parents will meet with teachers that don't involve IEPs. When a child is struggling academically and/or has behaviors problems it is common to have a meeting with teachers and counselors.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Am I the only one that thinks all of these "I don't care about anyone else but my child, I can be rude if I want" parents are going to be on here in a few years with kids that have behavioral problems and then eventually end up entitled, self-centered teenagers? They're going to be all like, "Where did I go wrong?" Spoiler alert: Here is where you went wrong. Right here.

This thread is crazy though, I can't believe how many people think listening to something on a tablet at full volume in public without earphones is ok. Before I became a mom I always thought that 50% of parents were rude and entitled and now that I am a parent, I know I was right. Honestly.

As a high school teacher, I encounter these parents periodically as we meet in teams to try to figure out a plan to "support" their spoiled, entitled child who can't work with others or respect deadlines, rules, etc. And no, the parents never ask where they went wrong: it is all about which classmates, teachers, admin, etc. do not properly understand or "support" their brat.

You mean...IEP teams for children with special needs? Wow. You are a horrible person and a horrible teacher.

Not the PP, but I am quite certain she did not mean IEP meetings for kids with special needs.

In what other context would teachers be meeting in teams to support a student?

I'm the teacher. No, I did not mean IEP teams. I meant a team of subject teachers, department chairs, and admin.

Example:

Student A has no learning disabilities or IEP. He is, however, entitled and rude to classmates and teachers alike. He rarely turns in work on time for any classes. He has been caught cheating in various subjects. His parents typical response is to blame the teacher/school, and to mutter about legal action. They have NEVER blamed their child, and are combative and defensive, and incredulous when confronted with the fact that, yes, their child will receive an F on whichever assessment he has been caught cheating on. When he turns in projects or assignments late, the parents demand that he be given an extension, and are always ready with an excuse about why their snowflake didn't complete the work (they NEVER mention the dire situation until after the due date, when the child has received a 0).

The headmaster has, in several instances, told the team that he is nervous the parents really will seek legal action, and this influences how we handle the child. The school has consulted with attorneys, etc. after the child has been caught in various behavior infractions.

It is a disaster. The mother sounds exactly like the entitled, clueless parents on this thread who insist that their child is the most important person, and they don't care about anyone else. The results will be catastrophic because your child will absorb this attitude.

God help these students in university and the work force.

Oh, and the student is a high school senior. He is not well-liked by his peers because he is an arrogant jerk.

This afternoon I overheard some kids talking about how they plan to stand up for a new teacher this brat is apparently torturing now.

But, hey, it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks. He's the only important one, right?

Ok. Wow. A lot to unpack here. This sounds a tad removed from the preschooler watching paw patrol in the waiting room without headphones.

Not that far removed, only about 7-10 years.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Am I the only one that thinks all of these "I don't care about anyone else but my child, I can be rude if I want" parents are going to be on here in a few years with kids that have behavioral problems and then eventually end up entitled, self-centered teenagers? They're going to be all like, "Where did I go wrong?" Spoiler alert: Here is where you went wrong. Right here.

This thread is crazy though, I can't believe how many people think listening to something on a tablet at full volume in public without earphones is ok. Before I became a mom I always thought that 50% of parents were rude and entitled and now that I am a parent, I know I was right. Honestly.

As a high school teacher, I encounter these parents periodically as we meet in teams to try to figure out a plan to "support" their spoiled, entitled child who can't work with others or respect deadlines, rules, etc. And no, the parents never ask where they went wrong: it is all about which classmates, teachers, admin, etc. do not properly understand or "support" their brat.

You mean...IEP teams for children with special needs? Wow. You are a horrible person and a horrible teacher.

Not the PP, but I am quite certain she did not mean IEP meetings for kids with special needs.

In what other context would teachers be meeting in teams to support a student?

I'm the teacher. No, I did not mean IEP teams. I meant a team of subject teachers, department chairs, and admin.

Example:

Student A has no learning disabilities or IEP. He is, however, entitled and rude to classmates and teachers alike. He rarely turns in work on time for any classes. He has been caught cheating in various subjects. His parents typical response is to blame the teacher/school, and to mutter about legal action. They have NEVER blamed their child, and are combative and defensive, and incredulous when confronted with the fact that, yes, their child will receive an F on whichever assessment he has been caught cheating on. When he turns in projects or assignments late, the parents demand that he be given an extension, and are always ready with an excuse about why their snowflake didn't complete the work (they NEVER mention the dire situation until after the due date, when the child has received a 0).

The headmaster has, in several instances, told the team that he is nervous the parents really will seek legal action, and this influences how we handle the child. The school has consulted with attorneys, etc. after the child has been caught in various behavior infractions.

It is a disaster. The mother sounds exactly like the entitled, clueless parents on this thread who insist that their child is the most important person, and they don't care about anyone else. The results will be catastrophic because your child will absorb this attitude.

God help these students in university and the work force.

Oh, and the student is a high school senior. He is not well-liked by his peers because he is an arrogant jerk.

This afternoon I overheard some kids talking about how they plan to stand up for a new teacher this brat is apparently torturing now.

But, hey, it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks. He's the only important one, right?

Ok. Wow. A lot to unpack here. This sounds a tad removed from the preschooler watching paw patrol in the waiting room without headphones.

Not that far removed, only about 7-10 years.

Honestly, you sound kind of unhinged and unfit to be a teacher. The rage and assumptions - good lord. You need a new job.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Am I the only one that thinks all of these "I don't care about anyone else but my child, I can be rude if I want" parents are going to be on here in a few years with kids that have behavioral problems and then eventually end up entitled, self-centered teenagers? They're going to be all like, "Where did I go wrong?" Spoiler alert: Here is where you went wrong. Right here.

This thread is crazy though, I can't believe how many people think listening to something on a tablet at full volume in public without earphones is ok. Before I became a mom I always thought that 50% of parents were rude and entitled and now that I am a parent, I know I was right. Honestly.

As a high school teacher, I encounter these parents periodically as we meet in teams to try to figure out a plan to "support" their spoiled, entitled child who can't work with others or respect deadlines, rules, etc. And no, the parents never ask where they went wrong: it is all about which classmates, teachers, admin, etc. do not properly understand or "support" their brat.

You mean...IEP teams for children with special needs? Wow. You are a horrible person and a horrible teacher.

Not the PP, but I am quite certain she did not mean IEP meetings for kids with special needs.

In what other context would teachers be meeting in teams to support a student?

I'm the teacher. No, I did not mean IEP teams. I meant a team of subject teachers, department chairs, and admin.

Example:

Student A has no learning disabilities or IEP. He is, however, entitled and rude to classmates and teachers alike. He rarely turns in work on time for any classes. He has been caught cheating in various subjects. His parents typical response is to blame the teacher/school, and to mutter about legal action. They have NEVER blamed their child, and are combative and defensive, and incredulous when confronted with the fact that, yes, their child will receive an F on whichever assessment he has been caught cheating on. When he turns in projects or assignments late, the parents demand that he be given an extension, and are always ready with an excuse about why their snowflake didn't complete the work (they NEVER mention the dire situation until after the due date, when the child has received a 0).

The headmaster has, in several instances, told the team that he is nervous the parents really will seek legal action, and this influences how we handle the child. The school has consulted with attorneys, etc. after the child has been caught in various behavior infractions.

It is a disaster. The mother sounds exactly like the entitled, clueless parents on this thread who insist that their child is the most important person, and they don't care about anyone else. The results will be catastrophic because your child will absorb this attitude.

God help these students in university and the work force.

Oh, and the student is a high school senior. He is not well-liked by his peers because he is an arrogant jerk.

This afternoon I overheard some kids talking about how they plan to stand up for a new teacher this brat is apparently torturing now.

But, hey, it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks. He's the only important one, right?

Ok. Wow. A lot to unpack here. This sounds a tad removed from the preschooler watching paw patrol in the waiting room without headphones.

Not that far removed, only about 7-10 years.

Honestly, you sound kind of unhinged and unfit to be a teacher. The rage and assumptions - good lord. You need a new job.

So you must be one of those entitled parents. Nothing the PP teacher said is untrue these days or even all that uncommon. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:What is wrong with people is that some of them think the world revolves around their uncontrolled child.

Don't want to listen to Lil Jon screaming cuss words? That's exactly how I feel about listening to even 1 second of Baby Shark.

Take. Your. Kid. Outside.

Uh no. I have zero problems whipping out my phone and playing a video for my kid in a pinch. My kid has as much of a right to be in a waiting room as you. Don’t like it? You leave. Kids exist in the same spaces as you. Get used to it. And your Lil John initimidation tactics are hilariously stupid. I almost have more respect for the person who suggested the pornography.

What would be the major problem with using headphones, though? Nobody cares what your kid is watching, they just don't want to hear it. Seriously, you can get volume limited toddler headphones for like $12 from every Wal-Mart/Target everywhere. Stick them in your bag and when your kid 'needs' a video, pull them out.

Better yet, learn to parent your child like the multitudes of generations that came before you. Don't be such a lazy, entitled, ass.

+1000

The only place my kids ever use screens is on planes. And then they have headphones. Stop using this crutch all the time. My kids aren't angels, but there are a million ways to entertain kids without using screens.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:No headphones, no tablet for DD, no exceptions. People can't escape on a plane or a train, and who on Earth wants to watch 10 episodes of Doc McStuffins? (Besides my kid, obviously.)

If your child also wants to watch it, isn’t it better if the other child is watching without headphones?

What I meant was that no other random person wants to watch DD's shows.

For two kids? Buy a splitter for $5. Plug in both sets of headphones. Problem solved. DH and I do this on long plane trips to watch movies together.

I guess I let my kids play, color, sing songs, sleep, tell stories. I really don’t think I am obligated to put my kids in front of screens with headphones on and keep them in complete silence when we are in public.

Do you always miss the mark so badly? You literally have no idea what this thread is about. Just take your holier than thou self and start walking.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:No headphones, no tablet for DD, no exceptions. People can't escape on a plane or a train, and who on Earth wants to watch 10 episodes of Doc McStuffins? (Besides my kid, obviously.)

If your child also wants to watch it, isn’t it better if the other child is watching without headphones?

What I meant was that no other random person wants to watch DD's shows.

For two kids? Buy a splitter for $5. Plug in both sets of headphones. Problem solved. DH and I do this on long plane trips to watch movies together.

I guess I let my kids play, color, sing songs, sleep, tell stories. I really don’t think I am obligated to put my kids in front of screens with headphones on and keep them in complete silence when we are in public.

Actually she’s on the mark. She recognizes kids are people and there is no obligation to be silent in public.

Do you always miss the mark so badly? You literally have no idea what this thread is about. Just take your holier than thou self and start walking.