mthor Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 The son in law and I were doing the grocery shopping yesterday with Dexter and DeeDee in tow. It was a trying experience; it never ceases to amaze me how many shit products are endorsed by Mario, Pokemon, and the Disney princesses. About the time my jaw had ratcheted into permanent "No!" mode, we passed a woman with a haggard expression on her face and a screaming infant strapped to her chest. The son in law shook his head, and said, "you know, I'm not sure which is worse - having them like that or running around." An interesting question. If you have kids, what is the worst age group to go shopping with? If you don't, what is the least possible to tolerate? For myself, it's toddlers - they're both loud and mobile, and you can't buy them off easily. Even if you confine them to the cart,their little tentacles can shoot out to ten times their normal length and sweep a shelf full of pickle jars to the floor. (Need I specify glass? It's no fun if they don't shatter.) But that's just my opinion. What's yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuggstop Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 I never had trouble with my kid in the store. She may grab or ask for stuff but accepts when i tell her no and quietly puts it back. Shes always been great even as a little kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonSinger Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 8 minutes ago, mthor said: The son in law and I were doing the grocery shopping yesterday with Dexter and DeeDee in tow. It was a trying experience; it never ceases to amaze me how many shit products are endorsed by Mario, Pokemon, and the Disney princesses. About the time my jaw had ratcheted into permanent "No!" mode, we passed a woman with a haggard expression on her face and a screaming infant strapped to her chest. The son in law shook his head, and said, "you know, I'm not sure which is worse - having them like that or running around." An interesting question. If you have kids, what is the worst age group to go shopping with? If you don't, what is the least possible to tolerate? For myself, it's toddlers - they're both loud and mobile, and you can't buy them off easily. Even if you confine them to the cart,their little tentacles can shoot out to ten times their normal length and sweep a shelf full of pickle jars to the floor. (Need I specify glass? It's no fun if they don't shatter.) But that's just my opinion. What's yours? You have my sympathy. I've witnessed multiple tantrums over products slathered in Frozen characters. No kids and usually not bothered by them acting up in stores because they ain't going home with me. Toddlers can be trying once they've become inconsolable and reached that inhuman shrieking phase though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mthor Posted July 29, 2019 Author Share Posted July 29, 2019 2 minutes ago, SorceressPol said: You have my sympathy. I've witnessed multiple tantrums over products slathered in Frozen characters. No kids and usually not bothered by them acting up in stores because they ain't going home with me. Toddlers can be trying once they've become inconsolable and reached that inhuman shrieking phase though. Yes, toddlers seem to have a gift for finding the exact pitch that makes the bones in your skull vibrate. And the way that they can sustain it is amazing - there's a technique, I think it's called circular breathing, used by wind players to achieve that kind of duration. It requires a certain amount of practice, but toddlers seem to use it reflexively. Science should investigate this. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discolé monade Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 (edited) i have been very lucky to not have any problems with any of my minions, during the young ages. however teenagers are the worst. that angst, end of all things known. the pouting and sulking along the aisles. 'girl child, go get the yogurt you want' girl child sulks while mumbling 'i have to do everything' Edited July 29, 2019 by discolemonade 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
André Toulon Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 Meh, I honestly don't and have never had this problem.....Not sure what parents that o are doing wrong. Worst my kids do is keep trying to make my house the kick it spot and I'm over that shit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mthor Posted July 29, 2019 Author Share Posted July 29, 2019 Although, on reflection, I think that infants are worse. Maybe because we're hardwired to respond to that particular cry of distress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mthor Posted July 29, 2019 Author Share Posted July 29, 2019 5 minutes ago, discolemonade said: i have been very lucky to not have any problems with any of my minions, during the young ages. however teenagers are the worst. that angst, end of all things known. the pouting and sulking along the aisles. 'girl child, go get the yogurt you want' girl child sulks while mumbling 'i have to do everything' Yes, actually this. I'd forgotten about the joy of grocery shopping with an adolescent vegetarian. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DragonSinger Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 25 minutes ago, mthor said: Yes, toddlers seem to have a gift for finding the exact pitch that makes the bones in your skull vibrate. And the way that they can sustain it is amazing - there's a technique, I think it's called circular breathing, used by wind players to achieve that kind of duration. It requires a certain amount of practice, but toddlers seem to use it reflexively. Science should investigate this. It really is amazing how so much sound comes out of their tiny bodies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mthor Posted July 29, 2019 Author Share Posted July 29, 2019 24 minutes ago, Sho Minamimoto said: Meh, I honestly don't and have never had this problem.....Not sure what parents that o are doing wrong. Worst my kids do is keep trying to make my house the kick it spot and I'm over that shit With Dexter and DeeDee, I think the problem is I'm grandma, and their other grandma is a pushover. We adults usually split up so as to get done quicker, and the kids usually tag along with me in the vain hope that I will have morphed into an indulgent and obliging sort like the other one. I liked being the house where the kids came. It saved me from wondering what they were doing and with whom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
André Toulon Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 22 minutes ago, mthor said: I liked being the house where the kids came. It saved me from wondering what they were doing and with whom. I like knowing where my kids are at all times....But I also reeeeeaaaaally hate other people's kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimopoBotar Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 1 hour ago, discolemonade said: i have been very lucky to not have any problems with any of my minions, during the young ages. however teenagers are the worst. that angst, end of all things known. the pouting and sulking along the aisles. 'girl child, go get the yogurt you want' girl child sulks while mumbling 'i have to do everything' Oh god the teenager angst. How can people who have to do so little and have so little to worry about be so fucking moody? Take me back, for the love of god, I don't like working, I'll trade places with the spoiled shits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimopoBotar Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 To answer the question, any age. But the terrible 2s are probably the worst of both worlds. Unless your moody teenager lost a game that day. Then that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juice McKenzie Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 im 98% sure i was a nightmare for my mom during the years i was dragged along shopping with her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuggstop Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 1 hour ago, KimopoBotar said: To answer the question, any age. But the terrible 2s are probably the worst of both worlds. Unless your moody teenager lost a game that day. Then that. When my daughter was 2 there were always those kiddie shopping carts she could pretend to drive that kept her occupied Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poof Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 Being a parent/guardian is like playing a pvp game. If you blame the game when things go wrong, it's probably not the game, and you need to git gud. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunStarHero Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 My little sister is blind and when she was younger I had to watch and guide her when we went shopping. Mom didn't pay us much mind so when my sister pitched a fit about anything I'd walk her into things or give her the wrong info. Like tell her the wrong number of stairs, but hold her hand so she didn't actually fall. Was it the best idea? Probably not. But she did quit making a fuss after a few times. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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