Comments on: Parenting by the Poolside

By: From Tracie

From Tracie — Tue, 31 May 2011 16:55:00 +0000

I love that you said, “A child’s behavior can’t always be judged appropriately. A parent’s behavior can.”

The pool is not a relaxing place for parents of small children. If you want to relax, hire a babysitter and go to the pool with your friends (or take turns being on “kid patrol”). Parents who don’t seem to understand this drive me crazy!

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…that Disney would be a showcase for bad parenting. — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 12:36:04 +0000

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By: FadraN

FadraN — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:01:06 +0000

Hey Meech – thanks for taking a read. I appreciate you stopping by! Yeah. Some parents, huh? 'Course we're perfect

By: FadraN

FadraN — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:27:11 +0000

You are right about it not always being the parents. I know from reading and personal experience that some kids are a lot to handle, for whatever reason. I sensed that this kid in particular was one to keep my eye. I'm glad I did. It was kind of bizarre though. Later that evening, we were out for a walk and passed the same family. We got a casual smile and a question about our dog and then they continued on as if they had never seen us before. Oh well. At least it had a happy ending.

By: Meech

Meech — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 19:27:37 +0000

Sean relayed this story to me Monday evening…your version is way more better!

By: Nathania Johnson

Nathania Johnson — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 05:25:25 +0000

I'm sure it was frustrating, but I'd like to offer that it's not always the parents. Some kids are very defiant. Parents can go to therapy, read books, consult with teachers, etc. and still the kid can be this way. They may not act grateful because they're embarrassed and this scenario may have played out a million times for them. It can be exhausting.

At the first sign of a problem kid invading your space, try and find the parents (or a lifeguard/manager/etc. depending on the spot). The kid won't suddenly start behaving. It won't get better. The parents may be defensive, but that's better than a tragedy or even a spoiled afternoon.

By: adventuroo

adventuroo — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 22:31:51 +0000

This makes me SO dang angry! I mean, really. You think they would have freaked out JUST a TAD that their kid almost drowned.

By: Salt

Salt — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 21:43:44 +0000

I am in shock.
They didn't even thank you? Where the heck were they? It's one thing to have your back turned at the wrong time, but another to have your back turned ALL the time.

Some people should not procreate.

By: allison zapata

allison zapata — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 19:49:23 +0000

Poor little boy. Makes me so sad.