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All My Children Discussion Group
I hope that I did not offend you with my post. It is so unfortunate that you were subjected to the woman, who was clearly a whack job, when you were trying to deal with your child in what sounds like an appropriate manner. You did not need that stress, given what you had just through.
I hope you do not think I was making a sweeping generalization about ALL parents not monitoring their childrens' behavior in public. There have been times when I have witnessed parents dealing with their children's behavior problems in an effective manner. I always try to compliment parents when their children are well-behaved in public. I think it really means alot for them to hear it. When faced with obnoxious children (not yours), we should temper our reaction and not do anything to escalate the situation. Like with your situation, we don't know what may be going on at that moment.
Once again, I know that parenting is the hardest job on the planet and I have respect for those who really try to do the best that they can in very difficult situations.
Your post did not offend me in the least! It made me think! And I thought of this terrible thing that made me cry at the grocery store just a few weeks ago. you were still not back yet from your own terrible ordeal when this happened to me. I would have posted it it on your topic, but your post was going further up the board so I just decided to post a separate topic. Don't you dare think for a moment that I was feeling like you were attacking me! I was just trying to tell another side of a question that you had asked.
I just got home from work now and I have seen what everyone has posted on my topic above and I just want to say THANKS TO ALL OF YOU! It still makes me feel bad now what this rude woman said to me. It's strange how a strangers words can affect you. even if you know in your heart of hearts that they are wrong. It still has some lasting effect.
Island Girl, I have NO animosity towards you. i am sorry for making you feel bad! I love you! It was just a post. I thank you, actually, for causing further discussion on the subject matter! that's what we are all about!
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