Parents of the YearAs I've mentioned before, I am extraordinarily good at criticizing people's parenting techniques. And, no, I don't have any kids of my own. I do have a fairly well-behaved dog, though, and a husband who always does his chores. And, yes, I know that this isn't the same but I also know that I could parent better than half the people I see around with kids including but not limited to:
- The pregnant woman I saw in Harvard Square or was pushing a stroller and smoking at the same time.
- The parents who let their daughter eat french fries off of Jared's plate at Houston's 4 years ago.
- All the people who let their kids run free on planes without following them around, as though the whole plane is one big daycare center and we're all on the same team and pulling together to watch their kid.
- Dina Lohan.
- The woman I saw in the mall a few years ago who let her 11-year old daughter wear Juicy Couture short-shorts and also had on matching short shorts.
- Frankly, anyone who lets their pre-teen daughter wear anything remotely sexy. My kids are wearing muu-muus and Uggs to school and they'll like it.
- If there are no chicken fingers on the menu? That's a hint to not bring your kids to the nice restaurant and allow them to make a great deal of noise, even though everyone else is there to spend their hard-earned money on a special night out.
- Dina Lohan. Again. That woman is a hot mess.
Oh Betsy...it's no wonder we get along so well. I too am a perfect parent of my non-children! I always have plenty of advice for parents of ill behaving children :) Keep up the good work friend!
ReplyDeleteI agree with everything except #3. That kid is going to throw a tantrum if they're not allowed to run around a bit. I'll take running over screaming any day. Unless I'm the one doing it, then I'd run AND scream.
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