Supermarkets & Parents

dave_dave · 15-02-2011, 08:28

Nipped to the supermarket yesterday for a few things, it ended up taking me half an hour because of all the idiots with kids.
WHY do both parents need to go to the supermarket with their kids? They then let their kids run around annoying other shoppers and getting in the way.
Why can't one parent stay at home with the kids?
Or if they HAVE to go together, why can't they learn to control their children?

Jew Boy · 15-02-2011, 08:29

And breathe

Frazer1974 · 15-02-2011, 08:32

It's just called life, get used to it dave_dave!

Just a thought - When you go to the supermarket do both Dave's go, or just one? Is there any need to take both Daves? Doesn't it end up with one Dave getting in the way of other shoppers?

Seriously tho, I agree about kids running around. It is annoying, but that happens wherever you go in life so either live in a bubble or get a little patience.

I'm sure you used to run around a supermarket sliding on your knees on the shiny floor when you were a kid!

Kaimani · 15-02-2011, 08:37

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Originally Posted by dave_dave

Nipped to the supermarket yesterday for a few things, it ended up taking me half an hour because of all the idiots with kids.
WHY do both parents need to go to the supermarket with their kids? They then let their kids run around annoying other shoppers and getting in the way.
Why can't one parent stay at home with the kids?
Or if they HAVE to go together, why can't they learn to control their children?

were you hung over, dave? kids can be a nightmare if you hungover. i know i always want to strangle mine. i can see your point about both parents taking kids shopping, but they do need to be exposed to all sorts. hope you won't have traumatic a time on your next trip.

Kaimani · 15-02-2011, 08:38

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Originally Posted by Jew Boy

And breathe

just read about gilat shalit. hope they manage to get him home.

katy1981 · 15-02-2011, 08:42

im not saying its ok for parents to allow them to run wild in the supermarket but maybe its worth considering these points

1 - maybe they are single parents so cant leave kids at home with another parent and they have to go shopping for food to feed the kids, belive me i wouldnt take my kids shopping if i had another choice!

2 - maybe one of the parents is ill so cant look after the kids.

3 - to control them many parents wil have to keep them in the trolleys and this will no doubt cause a screaming fit which will then upset the other shopppers anyway and perhaps even more than them running around.

parents dont NEED to go shopping with their kids if they have them with them then its because they HAVE TO!

out of curiosity how would you or how would you suggest controling the kids that are a - running around or/and b - screaming and tantruming for stuff?

Jew Boy · 15-02-2011, 08:47

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Originally Posted by Kaimani

just read about gilat shalit. hope they manage to get him home.

I thank you

Peace and love my friend

dave_dave · 15-02-2011, 08:56

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Originally Posted by katy1981

im not saying its ok for parents to allow them to run wild in the supermarket but maybe its worth considering these points

1 - maybe they are single parents so cant leave kids at home with another parent and they have to go shopping for food to feed the kids, belive me i wouldnt take my kids shopping if i had another choice!

2 - maybe one of the parents is ill so cant look after the kids.

3 - to control them many parents wil have to keep them in the trolleys and this will no doubt cause a screaming fit which will then upset the other shopppers anyway and perhaps even more than them running around.

parents dont NEED to go shopping with their kids if they have them with them then its because they HAVE TO!

out of curiosity how would you or how would you suggest controling the kids that are a - running around or/and b - screaming and tantruming for stuff?

You missed the point when I said BOTH parents, it's perfectly understandable if you're a single parent, which is why I emphasised the point.
I don't know how you stop them running around tripping over other shoppers but is that not one of the things kids should be taught not to do?
I have no problem with them screaming in a trolley, at least they're not under my feet, or hitting my legs as I walk past.

Lucifer · 15-02-2011, 14:24

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Originally Posted by dave_dave

Nipped to the supermarket yesterday for a few things, it ended up taking me half an hour because of all the idiots with kids.
WHY do both parents need to go to the supermarket with their kids? They then let their kids run around annoying other shoppers and getting in the way.
Why can't one parent stay at home with the kids?
Or if they HAVE to go together, why can't they learn to control their children?

I shop at 5-30am, so no problem with kids or adults, just shell stockers.

DanEssex · 15-02-2011, 14:51

Kid lockers would get my vote or maybe a cresh of some sort

Missdan · 15-02-2011, 14:55

My daughter doesn't drive, so has to go with her husband. I'll tell her to leave the kids tied up un their bedrooms next time for fear they should run in to dave-dave!!!

Sierra · 15-02-2011, 15:15

I've been on both sides of this issue. I've been both the annoyed shopper and the exhausted parent trying to wrangle my kids and get my groceries. Last night, I saw a family, mom, dad and four kids under 10. The older three were fine, the youngest (who desperately needed a NAP) screamed and thrashed and never stopped trying to get out of the cart. The one time they placed him on the floor to shut him up, he promptly collapsed like wet spaghetti.

Mostly, it really doesn't get to me because the little monsters aren't mine. When they throw their little bodies on the floor and scream, or refuse to sit or walk quietly or run like the devil is after them, I don't have to deal with it, I get to just walk away. Something I assure you, many parents wish they could do. Be thankful you get to just walk away. That's how I look at it.

truman · 15-02-2011, 15:19

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Originally Posted by Missdan

My daughter doesn't drive, so has to go with her husband. I'll tell her to leave the kids tied up un their bedrooms next time for fear they should run in to dave-dave!!!

Just send her husband shopping...?She can stay at home with the kids...

madasfish · 15-02-2011, 15:21

Ohhhh I though this was going to be a thread about "children" with their (over 75) parents ; now they are a problem when trying to get round with a pushchair/trolley etc LOL.

smithy266 · 15-02-2011, 15:42

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Originally Posted by dave_dave

Nipped to the supermarket yesterday for a few things, it ended up taking me half an hour because of all the idiots with kids.
WHY do both parents need to go to the supermarket with their kids? They then let their kids run around annoying other shoppers and getting in the way.
Why can't one parent stay at home with the kids?
Or if they HAVE to go together, why can't they learn to control their children?

What an odd and pathetic comment.

Lucifer · 15-02-2011, 15:46

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Originally Posted by smithy266

What an odd and pathetic comment.

He is entitled to his pathetic comment, we do have free speech or in this case typing.

Frank Sidney · 15-02-2011, 15:53

Its annoying when you see an ample preportioned family parking in the "kids only" parking bays. A bit of excersise would do them all the world of good....

dave_dave · 15-02-2011, 15:57

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Originally Posted by madasfish

Ohhhh I though this was going to be a thread about £children" with their (over 75) parents ; now they are a problem when trying to get round with a pushchair/trolley etc LOL.

I'm sorry, what?

Ms Macbeth · 15-02-2011, 16:00

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Originally Posted by smithy266

What an odd and pathetic comment.

Its an opinion. Some parents really don't attempt to control their children, and even those that do can have an off day when one or more of their children decides to have a personality transplant as soon as they are out in public. Most of us who've had the joy of shopping with children recognise the syndrome. When mine were young, leaving them with their dad and nipping off to the shops for an hour or two on my own was bliss!

laineyiow · 15-02-2011, 16:47

When my daughter was young I used to take her with me to the supermarket but she NEVER ran around. She used to sit in the trolley and I used to involve her by handing her some of the things to place into the trolley for me or to hold them. When she got too big to go in the trolley I used to INVOLVE her by getting her to get things off the shelves. BUT the OH never came shoppng with us - he was either at work or down't pub!!!