Chevy Chase Club to Parents: Your kids are brats

[Anonymous]

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

Settle down, Landon.

[Anonymous]

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

I think people are judging the parents of the kids in the cc club rather than the kids themselves. Yes, kids do naughty things, and that's why parents should be more diligent about watching their kids, especially in a shared public space.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote: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.

You sound like an individual who was suppressed in childhood.

[Anonymous]

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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.

So obviously not true.

+1

even 10 year old spoiled brats don't speak or behave that way

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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.

So obviously not true.

+1

even 10 year old spoiled brats don't speak or behave that way

You know we had similar situation with my DH recently.We were driving in different state and stopped to use the restroom.I had to go and my DH was waiting for me outside.My husband told me after that some group of girls(9-12 years old) came to him and yelled at him asking :"Do you want to be pied???"
They had some sort of pies in their hands.He said it was the weirdest thing.

[Anonymous]

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

I sure do. And I never, ever behaved in that manner. I wouldn't have dreamed of embarrassing my family in that way.

[Anonymous]

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

I sure do. And I never, ever behaved in that manner. I wouldn't have dreamed of embarrassing my family in that way.

+1 and my parents would've gave me a good spanking if I did some of those things.

In one case, I think the parent was in on it.. the part where the parent was holding the kid as the kid was jumping on the arm chairs or something. I do no let my kids jump on furniture in other people's homes or other public places.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:People who expect their kids to become doctors and lawyers know that their kids need to behave well, be polite, and conform to social norms.

One percenters who operate in the corporate world have a different viewpoint. They want kids who are risk takers and who won't take guff. They want a kid who sees a grade of "B" on a test paper as an initial negotiating point.

Many country clubs used to be populated by the former group, and, increasingly only the latter, the new money, can afford the fees.

This is the most astute comment of the bunch, in my opinion. Sad, but true.

[Anonymous]

One percenters who operate in the corporate world have a different viewpoint. They want kids who are risk takers and who won't take guff. They want a kid who sees a grade of "B" on a test paper as an initial negotiating point.

How is this sad?

Without risk-takers we wouldn't have Apple,Facebook etc

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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

Settle down, Landon.

Don't worry Landon. Just because daddy sent you to boarding school doesn't mean he doesn't love you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote: One percenters who operate in the corporate world have a different viewpoint. They want kids who are risk takers and who won't take guff. They want a kid who sees a grade of "B" on a test paper as an initial negotiating point.

How is this sad?

Without risk-takers we wouldn't have Apple,Facebook etc

Risk-taking does not equal wrecking up the place. Jumping on furniture, throwing balls indoors, putting food all over the table and in heating vents. This is terrible behavior, not risk-taking.

[Anonymous]

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

This must be hitting a little to close to home for you?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote: One percenters who operate in the corporate world have a different viewpoint. They want kids who are risk takers and who won't take guff. They want a kid who sees a grade of "B" on a test paper as an initial negotiating point.

How is this sad?

Without risk-takers we wouldn't have Apple,Facebook etc

Risk-taking does not equal wrecking up the place. Jumping on furniture, throwing balls indoors, putting food all over the table and in heating vents. This is terrible behavior, not risk-taking.

I would be more worried if my child was sitting playing quietly in the corner.I would think something wrong with him.

[Anonymous]

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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.

+2. Never heard of the place and agree that it does not sound like I'm missing anything.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote: One percenters who operate in the corporate world have a different viewpoint. They want kids who are risk takers and who won't take guff. They want a kid who sees a grade of "B" on a test paper as an initial negotiating point.

How is this sad?

Without risk-takers we wouldn't have Apple,Facebook etc

Risk-taking does not equal wrecking up the place. Jumping on furniture, throwing balls indoors, putting food all over the table and in heating vents. This is terrible behavior, not risk-taking.

I would be more worried if my child was sitting playing quietly in the corner.I would think something wrong with him.

Ah. You condone bad behavior and try to pathologies normal introversion. Nope. Not buying. I'll keep my well behaved smart, quiet kid. You and Landon enjoy Chevy. Sounds horrid.