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Re: I witnessed something really sad today in the store...
That just turned my stomach. I can still remember, as a child, us being in the old TSS store in New Hyde Park (I am dating myself) and we were online and this mother was there BEATING her two little girls until finally people started stepping in and called the cops. I couldn't have been more than 8 or 9 YO and I will never forget that. 
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Re: I witnessed something really sad today in the store...
Posted by prncssrachel
Oh, I did. I said to Ava, while looking at the woman, "Come on Ava, we only like to be around NICE mommies!" Not that it made a difference. But whatever.
This is what I would have done. I get vocal about stuff like that. I don't say it TO them, but I make sure I am heard 
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| Posted 4/7/07 9:13 AM |
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BaroqueMama
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Re: I witnessed something really sad today in the store...
Posted by Sweets13
That is horrible,,,,didnt you witness a similiar situation once before????
I would of def said something to the mother........
Unfortunately, I notice a lot that parents speak to their children like they are worthless. It really upsets me when people act like they are victims of their children, when, in reality, their children are the victims. I mean, how do you talk to a child that way?
I seem to encounter all of the winners.
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| Posted 4/7/07 9:35 AM |
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Stacey1403
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Re: I witnessed something really sad today in the store...
This woman will one day wonder why she is an old lady by herself whose children never come to visit her.
That poor little girl and her self-esteem
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| Posted 4/7/07 10:06 AM |
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Re: I witnessed something really sad today in the store...
WOW! It would of been sooooo hard for me not to go over and say something to her! Some people should NOT have children, so sad.....
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| Posted 4/7/07 10:22 AM |
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Re: I witnessed something really sad today in the store...
Posted by FireIslandLove
That's really so sad. And so sad that so many loving women who want kids and would treat them with so much love, can't have them.
You echoed my thoughts exactly.
How can you be so nasty like that to your child? That's how some children grow up to be disrespectful to their elders becuase it's stupid parents like these that don't teach them respect.
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| Posted 4/7/07 11:52 AM |
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Maathy317
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Re: I witnessed something really sad today in the store...
I understand that we all have bad days, but, there is no excuse for that kind of behaviour. To treat a child that way is despicable. This woman would have gotten an earful from me.
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| Posted 4/7/07 12:04 PM |
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orchid24
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Re: I witnessed something really sad today in the store...
yes, and it makes me even sicker and sadder to think there truly are wonderful women out there who would give their legs to have children...
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| Posted 4/7/07 12:31 PM |
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That is horrible and my nephews friend has a mother that talks to her kids that way. I don't get it.
I was in TJ Maxx in KP the other day. There was a girl about 8 with her grandaughter. The girl said Oh can I get this and the woman says, It's always me, me me. Why don't you ever say Grandma you should buy something for yourself. I laughed and thought don't hold your breath lady. Shes a kid. Ya frickin martyr
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| Posted 4/7/07 12:38 PM |
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Re: I witnessed something really sad today in the store...
Wow. If we don't respect our daughters...who will?
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| Posted 4/7/07 1:27 PM |
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Re: I witnessed something really sad today in the store...
honestly, i probably would have said something to her!!!!!!!!! 
that poor girl!
on the other hand, (playing devils advocate here) - what if the mom had tourette's syndrome!?  
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| Posted 4/7/07 1:31 PM |
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Re: I witnessed something really sad today in the store...
Posted by Princessmaris
Honestly- I think I wouldve said something-
Maybe not directly- but I wouldve made a cold clear point how trashy this woman truely was!
I would have done the same thing. It makes me sick when I hear of people treating children like that.
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| Posted 4/7/07 1:58 PM |
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Re: I witnessed something really sad today in the store...
Posted by MrsERod
honestly, i probably would have said something to her!!!!!!!!!
that poor girl!
on the other hand, (playing devils advocate here) - what if the mom had tourette's syndrome!?
Very doubtful the mom had tourettes...
That's very sad No child deserves that treatment. Talk about growing up feeling worthless b/c of how your mom treated you.
Look at LIF-everyone on here wants the best for their baby. We adore our kids and would die for them. Our biggest concerns are feeling guilt over not breastfeeding, working vs. not working etc.. (not saying this is bad!!). My point is I think we're all doing pretty good if these are our problems. It is heartbreaking to hear of kids being mistreated. The poor thing.
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| Posted 4/7/07 7:11 PM |
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I am made sick by this. By the thought of this. How can I love mine so much, that I can't even handle his "pick me up NOW" whine and others can really treat these kids like this. I always think if they are like this out, at home multiply by 10.
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| Posted 4/7/07 7:39 PM |
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Re: I witnessed something really sad today in the store...
Posted by prncssrachel
It made me angry, it made me sad and it made me really take a good look at myself as a mom.
I was shopping in Target for some pjs and other things, and there was this woman and her 12 year old-ish daughter shopping. At first I thought nothign of them, but then the mother turns to the daughter, who was just browsing around, and says, "Just pick something already you stupid b----!" And I couldn't believe my ears. Here I am, within arm's reach with my baby, and this woman is speaking to her daughter that way. The daughter just replied, "Okay, fine." And then the mother did it again, said, "You're a f---ing little b----!"
So here I was, standing there with my daughter. My precious, beautiful, amazing daughter who I try so hard to do the right thing by, and this woman was talking to HER beautiful, amazing, precious daughter like that.
I'm so sad. I'm so sickly, madly, angrily sad for that little girl. And it was like some surreal moment standing there witnessing this, then looking down at my own flesh and blood, thinking, "Oh my god, how could anyone ever talk to their child that way?"
I'm just so upset over this. And reading Jamie's post about feeling like a bad mother made me stop and really think about what I saw again today. So, for those of you who worry, like me, that you might be a bad mother, just do the best you can to take care of your children and protect them from monsters like I saw today, and you will always be a good mom in my book.
In all honesty, who really cares. This has nothing to do with you or your family. I dont think people should judge others, especially if you dont know them. Who knows what the circumstance are or were with that particular family (mother and daughter). Im not saying that speaking to a child or adolescent like that is appropriate, it certainly isnt, but no one has the right to judge another person. Some people should mind their own business.
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Poor girl.
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Re: I witnessed something really sad today in the store...
Posted by dandg
In all honesty, who really cares. This has nothing to do with you or your family. I dont think people should judge others, especially if you dont know them. Who know what the circumstance are. Im not saying that speaking to a child or adolescent like that is appropriate, it certainly isnt, but no one has the right to judge another person. Some people should mind their own business.
honestly - we, as a society, should CARE! because if we Don't, and we just "mind our own business", then we're just as guilty as that horrible woman. the youth of today is our future, and we must do everything to protect it. unfortunately in this case, we have no idea what that child is subjected to behind closed doors, and that is just sad. so if that makes ME judgemental, then so be it.
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Re: I witnessed something really sad today in the store...
Posted by dandg
In all honesty, who really cares. This has nothing to do with you or your family. I dont think people should judge others, especially if you dont know them. Who knows what the circumstance are or were with that particular family (mother and daughter). Im not saying that speaking to a child or adolescent like that is appropriate, it certainly isnt, but no one has the right to judge another person. Some people should mind their own business.
It doesn't matter what the circumstances are, it is always inappropriate to speak to a child like that.
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Re: I witnessed something really sad today in the store...
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Posted by dandg
In all honesty, who really cares. This has nothing to do with you or your family. I dont think people should judge others, especially if you dont know them. Who knows what the circumstance are or were with that particular family (mother and daughter). Im not saying that speaking to a child or adolescent like that is appropriate, it certainly isnt, but no one has the right to judge another person. Some people should mind their own business.
It doesn't matter what the circumstances are, it is always inappropriate to speak to a child like that.
I agree, it's always inappropriate. I would have definately said something. When it comes to children its hard for me to look the other way, but if it were two grown adults I'd totally mind my own business.
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Re: I witnessed something really sad today in the store...
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Posted by dandg
In all honesty, who really cares. This has nothing to do with you or your family. I dont think people should judge others, especially if you dont know them. Who know what the circumstance are. Im not saying that speaking to a child or adolescent like that is appropriate, it certainly isnt, but no one has the right to judge another person. Some people should mind their own business.
honestly - we, as a society, should CARE! because if we Don't, and we just "mind our own business", then we're just as guilty as that horrible woman. the youth of today is our future, and we must do everything to protect it. unfortunately in this case, we have no idea what that child is subjected to behind closed doors, and that is just sad. so if that makes ME judgemental, then so be it.
I totally agree!!
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Re: I witnessed something really sad today in the store...
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Posted by dandg
In all honesty, who really cares. This has nothing to do with you or your family. I dont think people should judge others, especially if you dont know them. Who know what the circumstance are. Im not saying that speaking to a child or adolescent like that is appropriate, it certainly isnt, but no one has the right to judge another person. Some people should mind their own business.
honestly - we, as a society, should CARE! because if we Don't, and we just "mind our own business", then we're just as guilty as that horrible woman. the youth of today is our future, and we must do everything to protect it. unfortunately in this case, we have no idea what that child is subjected to behind closed doors, and that is just sad. so if that makes ME judgemental, then so be it.
well said 
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Re: I witnessed something really sad today in the store...
Posted by dandg
In all honesty, who really cares. This has nothing to do with you or your family. I dont think people should judge others, especially if you dont know them. Who knows what the circumstance are or were with that particular family (mother and daughter). Im not saying that speaking to a child or adolescent like that is appropriate, it certainly isnt, but no one has the right to judge another person. Some people should mind their own business.
Lots of neighbors, family, friends and associates did just that - minded their own business in NixMary Brown's case.
We are resposible to stand up for those that can not such as a child. That "mother" wouldn't tolerate a stranger talking to her in that way so why should a child have to tolerate it just because it's her mother?
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Posted by FeliciaDP
Posted by MrsERod
Posted by dandg
In all honesty, who really cares. This has nothing to do with you or your family. I dont think people should judge others, especially if you dont know them. Who know what the circumstance are. Im not saying that speaking to a child or adolescent like that is appropriate, it certainly isnt, but no one has the right to judge another person. Some people should mind their own business.
honestly - we, as a society, should CARE! because if we Don't, and we just "mind our own business", then we're just as guilty as that horrible woman. the youth of today is our future, and we must do everything to protect it. unfortunately in this case, we have no idea what that child is subjected to behind closed doors, and that is just sad. so if that makes ME judgemental, then so be it.
well said
Very well said!!!
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BaroqueMama
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Re: I witnessed something really sad today in the store...
Silly me, how dare I have compassion for other humans. There seems to be a plethora of new posters who have a low tolerance for humanity lately. I find that interesting.
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