There is no better way to say this than Bad Ass Kids. (Pardon my French.)It's true! An increase in the loss of parental control increases the amount of bad ass kids running around period. I encounter several situations concerning a naughty little bugger; however, I always find a creative way to enjoy myself!
I watched a mother and grandmother tell a little boy to stop messing with the signature pad pen repeatedly, while he of course kept doing what he wanted. The mom sighed, the grandmother shook her head, and I decided to take action.
I started beeping really loudly. Yep, I said "Beep,beep,beep" really loudly at this kid when he touched the pen and he jumped ten steps back to hide behind his mom.
We all laughed at his scare and I told him, "That's what happens to little boys who don't listen to their parents." He gave me the dirtiest look and I smiled at him and laughed at his scare.
Another time I watched a five-year old tell his mother to stay away from him. His young mom told him that he was being watched by the sales lady (me) and that he should behave.
He looked up at me standing directly next to him and backed away, but when his mom reached for him he stepped closer to me. I leaned over and whispered so only he could hear me, "Bad little boys like you get monsters in their closets."
He ran to his mom and grabbed her hand. She confirms my story and says, "You see that, you'll get monsters in your closet if you misbehave." She mouths a silent "Thank you" to me and walks away.
I see many sweet children, yet I see an equal amount of children misbehaving in public. I'm not going to say, "Beat yo kids!" No, that's not an appropriate answer for this day in age. I think we parents need to be more "creative" in the way we go about disciplining our children.
If we allow our kids to disrespect us, what makes you think they're not going to get into some serious trouble? I just don't understand some people, but the best I can do is entertain myself when I get some bad ass kids in my store.
hey Nice one....
ReplyDeleteI like it very much and brings smile on face... thanks for sharing your experience....
Thank you. I'm happy to make you smile.
ReplyDeleteThey would make me want to buy a wooden paddle, remove the elastic string and ball ... (after I had played with it for at least five minutes), then ask the parents if they would like to use the paddle, to encourage their kids to be good.
ReplyDeleteWe only had three babysitters when we were young. The very first time, Mother spanked all four of us and told us if we did not behave for the sitter, we would get it again when they came home. Ah ... the good old days. That babysitter later told my parents they had never seen more well behaved children. :D