Chevy Chase Club to Parents: Your kids are brats

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:^I dont think that would have worked. It was a group of them, they were super vocal, and again- really entitled. The idea of them getting in trouble or feeling shamed is not one they are acquainted with.

I turned around and ignored them as I washed my hands, which I think annoyed them, as they were looking for a reaction, and that's when they started shouting about my dress (which was a gorgeous black silk dress, if I do say so myself, and totally unworthy of nasty comments).

It was almost like feral children. Totally out of control.

I would have taken out my phone and videoed them, then put it on Youtube.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:^I dont think that would have worked. It was a group of them, they were super vocal, and again- really entitled. The idea of them getting in trouble or feeling shamed is not one they are acquainted with.

I turned around and ignored them as I washed my hands, which I think annoyed them, as they were looking for a reaction, and that's when they started shouting about my dress (which was a gorgeous black silk dress, if I do say so myself, and totally unworthy of nasty comments).

It was almost like feral children. Totally out of control.

I would have taken out my phone and videoed them, then put it on Youtube.

That's a really good idea. Unfortunately, cell phones are banned at Chevy, so I had left mine at the table. Also, you never know who the parents could be, and I am not trying to screw with the head of the IRS or anything.

[Anonymous]

(Shrug)

I've never even heard of this place, so it wouldn't matter to me who was too "important" to mess with.

[Anonymous]

I am so glad my parents were both born before WW2 and both grew up in bare-bones, loving families. In the late 60's and 70's my sister and I were expected to behave no matter what other kids were doing. Now my friends from more permissive families have children and grandkids that have run amuck.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OK, I think this is the time to tell an anecdote of the last time I was at Chevy.


I grew up going there and was recently home visiting my parents for Christmas (I live in Los Angeles now)

I went to the bathroom and while in there a group of young girls were milling around, playing with the hairbrushes and kind of joking with each other. I noticed that one of the girls seemed kind of bossy, but thought nothing of it when I walked up to wash my hands.

The bossy one came up to me and asked how old I was.

Thinking they were sweet little girls, I gave them and a big smile and told them my age, 26.

The girl immediately glared at me and informed me that I dont look 26, I look like a teenager. (This was not intended as a compliment, I can assure you)

This seemed to break some kind of onslaught, and as I dried my hands, one of them shouted at me that she hated my dress.

It was really SO bizarre, and I kind of wanted to say something back, or tell them that they were being completely out of line. But then I realized that I was genuinely thinking of insulting a bunch of ten year olds, so I didn't do it.

BUT I dont think I've ever been so appalled by the behavior of kids. It was really strange.

As I walked away from the bathroom I could hear them saying stuff to a woman who had walked in.

It was pretty gross, like Mean Girls Chevy Edition.

If that's what the kids are like now, I'm glad Chevy is doing something.

What a crazy story! You were way more easy-going than I would have been. I would have busted them big time. but then I'm old (44) and have zero tolerance for lip from kids.

Curious: How would you have handled it?

PP here. I guess I would have turned and given my most evil stare and said. "No. Not OK. Not appropriate in any way shape or form." and then when one guffawed or giggled, turn to that girl. "If you think this is funny let's go talk to your parents and the club manager about this. Let's go."

And when they don't come, which I assume, I would take out my phone, take a picture of the girls and say, "OK, have it your way. I'll take this to them." Pretty sure they would crack and start apologizing.

Of course, I am older, a mom and probably have more credibility than a 26 yo.

I had to do something similar to this at a school event where a bunch of kids had gotten really close to the stage and started mocking the performers, mostly younger girls, and their parents did NOTHING. So I got up went over and gave my "not acceptable speech." I actually felt kind of bad, since one of the offending kids looked about to cry, but I was so angry that they were taking away from the kids who were brave enough to go onstage, and sooo mad that their parents had checked out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:^I dont think that would have worked. It was a group of them, they were super vocal, and again- really entitled. The idea of them getting in trouble or feeling shamed is not one they are acquainted with.

I turned around and ignored them as I washed my hands, which I think annoyed them, as they were looking for a reaction, and that's when they started shouting about my dress (which was a gorgeous black silk dress, if I do say so myself, and totally unworthy of nasty comments).

It was almost like feral children. Totally out of control.

I would have taken out my phone and videoed them, then put it on Youtube.

That's a really good idea. Unfortunately, cell phones are banned at Chevy, so I had left mine at the table. Also, you never know who the parents could be, and I am not trying to screw with the head of the IRS or anything.

I think this is a good point. If you don't have the support of the parents you are SOL.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:After spending my weekend at a vacation home next to a wealthy family with kids who don't include mine b/c their daddy doesn't make enough $, I thank you.

Sorry, but not buying this. How would the kids next door know?

We've spent many weekends there. Trust me, they know.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:(Shrug)

I've never even heard of this place, so it wouldn't matter to me who was too "important" to mess with.

Oh, wow, you're so cool and above it all!

[Anonymous]

Yup - You missed a chance to talk to the manager and their parents. We want to know when our kids are brats!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hilarious. Please, anyone who can provide additional details -- do tell!

Here are some details. I have seen bratty children at the big events (Christmas, Easter) where they generally harass the extra staff who come in. I haven't seen harassment of regular staff, but I wouldn't doubt it. Parents are usually nearby, but with a drink and networking. At the baby pool, parents are very attentive and encourage sharing of toys. There do seem to be a lot of unsupervised tweens in the Winter Center (casual dining-this is where the salad bar is).

The person who mentioned the Corporate A types nailed it. Kids are behaving as parents do. At the Easter Egg hunt, a parent was overheard telling his child "OK 'Landon', I want you to go in to that area and OWN that area. Get all the eggs in that area."

A friend who grew up going there said the worst were the boarding school kids who came back and didn't behave in the summers. Not sure if that is still the case.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:(Shrug)

I've never even heard of this place, so it wouldn't matter to me who was too "important" to mess with.

Oh, wow, you're so cool and above it all!

No, but societal rank such as this just doesn't affect me.

[Anonymous]

They are just kids.Kids suppose to be naughty.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:(Shrug)

I've never even heard of this place, so it wouldn't matter to me who was too "important" to mess with.

Oh, wow, you're so cool and above it all!

No, but societal rank such as this just doesn't affect me.

Oh, but you can't stay away from this thread, can you??

Talk about frauds.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:(Shrug)

I've never even heard of this place, so it wouldn't matter to me who was too "important" to mess with.

Oh, wow, you're so cool and above it all!

No, but societal rank such as this just doesn't affect me.

I agree. The only time it's in my face is DCUM. Otherwise, that world does not exist and it doesn't sound like I'm missing much.

[Anonymous]

What I can't believe is that people here already started to judge children.Do you remember yourselves?Jesus Christ!