Originally Posted by
Pidge
Whoa there cow girls. This has all gone way too far and I apologise right away for my part in it.
I haven't ever said I hate children, nor have I ever criticised anyone for having children. We're going to be trying for a baby ourselves soon and honestly if you knew me you would know how wonderful I think they are and how great I am with them. My husband always comments on how broody he gets when we're around our friends and family's kids. The "wallop" comment was not very well thought out and was meant to be alot more light hearted than it clearly came across.
Cheeky, I'm sorry I've let you down. Really. I guess it's just hard for me to imagine how I would be with my child if they were scared of dogs as I would make every effort to make them not so. Re the bold section, this is what makes you, imo an excellent Mother and is the reason why you are exempt from this thread. My part was not about the good parents, it was about the bad ones. OK, we don't know that this woman was a "bad" parent, but she did not need to be rude to Esme when she had apologised profusely about Monty running up to her child. I hope we're still friends because you're abit ace really xxxx
Moobil, I wouldn't ever wallop a child really, or a dog for that matter! Honest. Now can I have a baby? ;o)
True and I think that's what this all boils down to. I can't say for sure about any of this until I have my own and I'm the first to admit that my ideas will quite possibly change. Until then though I can only say what I think and that is (in summary):
a) Sorry about the walloping comment. I didn't mean it that way really.
b) I haven't ever generalised. All I have done is make a point that there ARE alot of unruly children out there these days that have no respect or manners and it's not right.
c) There are alot of parents out there who are not spending time with their children, reading stories, reinforcing good behaviour and letting them off lightly when they are naughty. I used to be a nursery nurse so I do know first hand what it's like. This is NOT you lot I'm sure so please don't feel that when I say stuff like this I'm directing at your mothers out there. OK?
Now, can we have a group hug, or do I need to flash my boobs again to make you all smile?