Everything just seems to revolve around little children!!! ARGH!!!!!

[brownie87]

First off, I think I should make it known that I, for one, cannot stand little kids! The ones under age 10 I mean! I just can't stand them, especially the really, really little ones. I know I'm only 18, but I have tons of annoying little cousins to know just how unbearable little kiddies are. And what makes me even more fed up is how the entire world just seems to revolve around the little s***s! Think about it...all the major holidays are geared towards little children, birthdays are geared to children, all these stupid FCC guidelines and regulations, you have to watch your language in public...and I am so sick and tired of all this wining of how there are no primetime shows on for little kids...okay, first, almost every cartoon and program on in the morning is for little kids, second, THERE CALLED DVD'S, PEOPLE!!!!! BUY A FRIGGIN' DVD OF "SPONGEBOB POOP-PANTS" FOR CRYING OUT LOUD!!!! DON'T TAKE AWAY ALL THESE GREAT ADULT-THEMED SHOWS ON TV JUST TO FULFILL THE NEEDS OF YOUR LITTLE BRATS!!!! Hate me all you want for this, but I gotta' say it...I really can't stand little kids!!

[Zoneboy]

My advice is to keep it in your pants. If you have this attitude now I'd hate to know what would happen if you ever had kids of your own.

[MonarC]

Seek help!

[Hollow]

how are holidays and birthdays geared towards children? there are some traditions that are intended mostly for children, such as writing to santa, but that's not the whole idea. adults celebrate and exchange gifts amongst each other just as well. there isn't a single holiday intended for children.

of course we need to watch our language in public. do you really want children to grow up with no manners, not understanding when swearing is ok and when it isn't? also, i don't see why you're blaming this on them. children want to be grown up and watch dirty shows that aren't appropriate for them; it's the adults who are preventing it for their own good.

[DVDFreaker]

Does that mean you won't be having any children in the future?

[MrCleveland]

First off, I think I should make it known that I, for one, cannot stand little kids! The ones under age 10 I mean! I just can't stand them, especially the really, really little ones. I know I'm only 18, but I have tons of annoying little cousins to know just how unbearable little kiddies are. And what makes me even more fed up is how the entire world just seems to revolve around the little s***s! Think about it...all the major holidays are geared towards little children, birthdays are geared to children, all these stupid FCC guidelines and regulations, you have to watch your language in public...and I am so sick and tired of all this wining of how there are no primetime shows on for little kids...okay, first, almost every cartoon and program on in the morning is for little kids, second, THERE CALLED DVD'S, PEOPLE!!!!! BUY A FRIGGIN' DVD OF "SPONGEBOB POOP-PANTS" FOR CRYING OUT LOUD!!!! DON'T TAKE AWAY ALL THESE GREAT ADULT-THEMED SHOWS ON TV JUST TO FULFILL THE NEEDS OF YOUR LITTLE BRATS!!!! Hate me all you want for this, but I gotta' say it...I really can't stand little kids!!

I can't stand kids either, but it's because they annoy the **** out of me (trust me, I live across the street with the most rambunctious kids on the planet and 7 years ago my family wound-up having custody with four kids and it really annoyed me that my family loved the baby the most and I wanted to do what Bender did to Nibbler).

First-The Holidays are geared toward the grown-up as well. Halloween has trick-or-treaters for the kids and there's costume parties for the grown-ups. Easter has egg-hunts for the kids and a Pompus Church Service for the adults. Independence Day has entertainment for both kids and adults. And Christmas has Santa and opening Presents for the kids and there's parties and dinners that are adult-oriented as well. And for Birthdays...many adults would rather not celebrate their Birthday because it means that death is at their door.
Second-I agree with your regulations. We may have spared the rod and spoiled the child TOO much. But my parents smoked around me, I live in a century home, and I'm perfectly fine...I may have autism, but I can function like a normal human being!
Third-Ever since Cable and Satellite came into play, Basic Programming basically became extinct. This happened in the year 1997 when everything was regulated. Many Children have to go to bed at 8 and if you have Cable or Satellite, keep it on The Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, or Cartoon Network. But I also wish that these stations can bring back nostalgia so that you can show your kids the shows you grew-up with.

That last thing I said was the saddest thing that these children of tomorrow will never know...when TV was watchable.:(

[brownie87]

Does that mean you won't be having any children in the future?

No way, man!! I'm still a virgin and intend to wear a rubber when I finally do the deed. No kiddies for me. BTW, you guys are taking this way too personally. So what, I can't stand little children, what's the big deal? I am venting here. Doesn't mean I'm going to go out and purchase a rifle and blow away every child I see. All I am merely saying is that the entire world seems to circle around little kids. And you can't deny that they are rather unpleasant and obnoxious most of the time.

[LuLu Rogers]

And you can't deny that they are rather unpleasant and obnoxious most of the time.

So are a lot of adults I know ;)

[James"Thunder"Early]

It's not that serious. They are just kids and do not warrant such contempt because of petty things like television and language.

[Sharop]

And you can't deny that they are rather unpleasant and obnoxious most of the time.

I'm really into the New Age beliefs and one of these is that people create their own realities with their thoughts, beliefs and emotions. It's possible that you might start to like young children more if you change your beliefs about them. You seem to believe strongly that most young children are annoying brats, and that belief is undoubtedly creating just that kind of image in your reality. If you changed your belief and started thinking, "Children aren't so bad", then you might start to like them more. :)

Anyway, I think kids are okay. I've been babysitting my neighbours' son since he was three (he's nine now) and I've always got on well with him. He's a nice kid.

I'm also one of those who agrees with watching their language in front of children under, say, 11 or 12 (by that age they'll have probably begun to hear those words at school themselves.) I don't swear myself anyway, but I don't mind it if people do. But I do agree with trying not to swear in front of young children.

[Big C]

Holidays geared towards kids?? Jeez!

I was born in 1984, but I kept trick-or-treating all the way until I was 20 years old. Even now, I still go to costume parties.

Some things are for kids, but others aren't. Kids can have Easter Egg hunts, but that doesn't mean older people can enjoy candy on Easter Sunday.

Most of these holidays- Thanksgiving, Christmas- are geared towards EVERYONE. The only thing about Christmas that's different are the gift types- younger kids want toys, and older kids want different things.

[dawsongirl]

The ones 10 and under are the better ones. If you had a clue, you'd figure that out. First graders are just too damn cute sometimes.

Anyhow...I just have to say that I'm glad you're not in charge of the world. Imagine, an all "adult" themed world. Everyone would be dead and everything left behind would be sleezy. Sure, kids can be annoying...but you know what? A lot of times, it's the adults in their lives that made them that way. So blame the adults, the ones you so seem to love.

:rolleyes:

[catlover79]

Well put, Cathy!! I never was wild about kids until I began volunteering at my church's Sunday School and got to know some of them. Not too long after, my sister made me an aunt. My nephew is now 2 1/2 and he's the love of my life. I'm looking forward to becoming an aunt again this summer. I still don't think I want kids of my own but at least they don't completely freak me out anymore. :lol:

[dawsongirl]

Yeah, working with kids opens up your eyes to a lot of things.

[Janice]

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[Hollow]

No way, man!! I'm still a virgin and intend to wear a rubber when I finally do the deed. No kiddies for me. BTW, you guys are taking this way too personally. So what, I can't stand little children, what's the big deal? I am venting here. Doesn't mean I'm going to go out and purchase a rifle and blow away every child I see. All I am merely saying is that the entire world seems to circle around little kids. And you can't deny that they are rather unpleasant and obnoxious most of the time.
of course children aren't for everyone, but there's a difference between loosely disliking them and implying that we should abandon our efforts to set a good example for them. if you're complaining about how obnoxious they are now, don't you think it would get worse if they grew up with dirty language and references merged with their everyday vocabulary, even in inappropriate situations?

[Brian Damage]

Well, as a father of two little brats and another obnoxious little one any day now, may I commend you for being a virgin.

[*Pleasant Tomorrow*]

Things should be geared towards little kids, that's the only time I think anyone is truley happy and devoid of a lot of pressures and anxieties in life, might as well play it up and let them enjoy it while they can. Yeah, kids are pains in the asses...it's all a part of the learning process. And I agree with Cathy....usually when they're particularly obnoxious, it's the adults who raised them that are to blame. I don't see how it could be that much of a problem to you, anyway. Obviously you're not a parent...do you have younger siblings?

[Lee]

No way, man!! I'm still a virgin and intend to wear a rubber when I finally do the deed. No kiddies for me. BTW, you guys are taking this way too personally. So what, I can't stand little children, what's the big deal? I am venting here. Doesn't mean I'm going to go out and purchase a rifle and blow away every child I see. All I am merely saying is that the entire world seems to circle around little kids. And you can't deny that they are rather unpleasant and obnoxious most of the time.

There are a few of us who just disagree with you, why are you calling that
taking this way too personally? I think you are the one who is taking this
way too personally and you are freaking out when you really don't need to.

Take a chill pill, dude.

[Lee]

Well, as a father of two little brats and another obnoxious little one any day now, may I commend you for being a virgin.

Obviously, you are being sarcastic

[Lee]

First off, I think I should make it known that I, for one, cannot stand little kids! The ones under age 10 I mean! I just can't stand them, especially the really, really little ones. I know I'm only 18, but I have tons of annoying little cousins to know just how unbearable little kiddies are. And what makes me even more fed up is how the entire world just seems to revolve around the little s***s! Think about it...all the major holidays are geared towards little children, birthdays are geared to children, all these stupid FCC guidelines and regulations, you have to watch your language in public...and I am so sick and tired of all this wining of how there are no primetime shows on for little kids...okay, first, almost every cartoon and program on in the morning is for little kids, second, THERE CALLED DVD'S, PEOPLE!!!!! BUY A FRIGGIN' DVD OF "SPONGEBOB POOP-PANTS" FOR CRYING OUT LOUD!!!! DON'T TAKE AWAY ALL THESE GREAT ADULT-THEMED SHOWS ON TV JUST TO FULFILL THE NEEDS OF YOUR LITTLE BRATS!!!! Hate me all you want for this, but I gotta' say it...I really can't stand little kids!!

I think you are wound just a little too tight and you need to stop and smell
the roses or get yourself a puppy. There is Prozac for guys like you.

I would hate to see you as President of the world.

And it's Spongebob Squarepants, not poop-pants.

[brownie87]

GEEZ!!! Someone says they hate the president, or religious groups, but GOD FORBID someone says they can't stand little kids, suddenly, you're a monster!! Did I not mention earlier that I don't intend on going around gunning down every little tyke I see?! And I never said I hate them, I just can't stand them, that's all. And I'm VENTING!!! That's all, VENTING!!!

[spunkygirl]

No way, man!! I'm still a virgin and intend to wear a rubber when I finally do the deed. No kiddies for me. BTW, you guys are taking this way too personally. So what, I can't stand little children, what's the big deal? I am venting here. Doesn't mean I'm going to go out and purchase a rifle and blow away every child I see. All I am merely saying is that the entire world seems to circle around little kids. And you can't deny that they are rather unpleasant and obnoxious most of the time.

Wear a rubber? LOL even that's not 100% effective, please just go get yourself fixed

So did you hate yourself when you were a kid?

[Doodyville10019]

GEEZ!!! Someone says they hate the president, or religious groups, but GOD FORBID someone says they can't stand little kids, suddenly, you're a monster!! Did I not mention earlier that I don't intend on going around gunning down every little tyke I see?! And I never said I hate them, I just can't stand them, that's all. And I'm VENTING!!! That's all, VENTING!!!

Brownie, I hear you! I feel the same way sometimes when I have to deal with people who are obsessed with poltical correctness! But, there are reasons this world "revolves around little kids" (only in certain areas), for the most part, and they were put succintly by most of the folks on this board. I have two nieces - one 14 (and extremely annoying, but that was because her mother really wasn't ever there for her) and the other, who will be 3 this year (who is a total sweetheart because her parents ARE there for her). Both nieces have different moms but the same dad.

Actually, I'm JEALOUS of the little kids out there today - they'll be able to learn and have the opportunity to do many different things that either I didn't get the chance to explore when I was young (as a little kid in the '60s there were relatively few opportunities for women) or they simply didn't exist then. Plus, I've seen some of the toys the 2 year old gets...I WISH I HAD THOSE!!!

[Sharop]

GEEZ!!! Someone says they hate the president, or religious groups, but GOD FORBID someone says they can't stand little kids, suddenly, you're a monster!! Did I not mention earlier that I don't intend on going around gunning down every little tyke I see?! And I never said I hate them, I just can't stand them, that's all. And I'm VENTING!!! That's all, VENTING!!!

I've always viewed the phrase "can't stand" as being similar to "hate" but maybe I'm wrong. Anyway, did you see my previous post? It might be of some help to change your beliefs about children because if you start believing positive things about them then you'll attract and create it into your reality.

[catlover79]

It's also fun to play with the kids and capture the fun of being a kid yourself again. You get to see things through their eyes. I can't really describe it. Some kids are brats, yes...no one's debating that. But there really are terrific kids in the world, too. :D

[Lee]

GEEZ!!! Someone says they hate the president, or religious groups, but GOD FORBID someone says they can't stand little kids, suddenly, you're a monster!! Did I not mention earlier that I don't intend on going around gunning down every little tyke I see?! And I never said I hate them, I just can't stand them, that's all. And I'm VENTING!!! That's all, VENTING!!!

Calm down and take a deep breath

[Hollow]

I think you are wound just a little too tight and you need to stop and smell
the roses or get yourself a puppy. There is Prozac for guys like you.

I would hate to see you as President of the world.

And it's Spongebob Squarepants, not poop-pants.
lol. i don't remember whether i've said this before, but thank you for turning out to be such a great member here.

[lilhave]

Since we are speaking of children and parenthood, maybe it's -time to take a test.

The Parent Test
THE MESS TEST
Smear peanut butter on the sofa and curtains. Place a fish stick behind the couch and leave it there all summer.

THE TOY TEST
Obtain a 55 gallon box of Legos (or you may substitute roofing tacks). Have a friend spread them all over the house. Put on a blindfold. Try to walk to the bathroom or kitchen. Do not scream because this would wake a child at night.

THE GROCERY STORE TEST
Borrow one or two small animals (goats are best) and take them with you as you shop. Always keep them in sight and pay for anything they eat or damage.

THE DRESSING TEST
Obtain one large, unhappy, live octopus. Stuff into a small net bag making sure that all the arms stay inside.

THE FEEDING TEST
Obtain a large plastic milk jug. Fill halfway with water. Suspend from the ceiling with a cord. Start the jug swinging. Try to insert spoonfuls of soggy cereal into the mouth of the jug, while pretending to be an airplane. Now dump the contents of the jug on the floor.

THE NIGHT TEST
Prepare by obtaining a small cloth bag and fill it with 8-12 pounds of sand. Soak it thoroughly in water. At 3:00 pm begin to waltz and hum with the bag until 9:00 pm. Lay down your bag and set your alarm for 10:00 pm. Get up, pick up your bag, and sing every song you have ever heard. Make up about a dozen more and sing these too until 4:00am. Set the alarm for 5:00 am. Get up and make breakfast. Keep this up for 5 years and look cheerful.

THE INGENUITY TEST
Take an egg carton. Using a pair of scissors and pot of paint, turn it into an alligator. Now take a toilet paper tube and turn it into an attractive Christmas candle. Use only scotch tape and a piece of foil. Last, take a milk carton, a ping-pong ball, and an empty box of Cocoa Puffs. Make an exact replica of the Eiffel Tower.

THE AUTOMOBILE TEST
Forget the BMW and buy a station wagon. Buy a chocolate ice cream cone and put it in the glove compartment. Leave it there. Get a dime. Stick it into the cassette player. Take a family size package of chocolate chip cookies. Mash them into the back seat. Run a garden rake along both sides of the car. There... ...perfect.

THE PHYSICAL TEST (Women)
Obtain a large bean bag chair and attach it to the front of your clothes. Leave it there for 9 months. Now remove 1/2 of the beans. Leave it on for the rest of your life.

THE PHYSICAL TEST (Men)
Go to the nearest drug store. Set your wallet on the counter. Ask the clerk to help himself. Now proceed to the nearest food store. Go to the head office and arrange for your paycheck to be directly deposited to the store. Purchase a newspaper. Go home and read it quietly for the last time.

THE FINAL ASSIGNMENT
Find a couple who already have a small child. Lecture them on how they cam improve their discipline, patience, tolerance, toilet training and child’s table manners. Suggest many ways they can improve. Emphasize to them that they should never allow their children to run wild. Enjoy this experience. It will be the last time you will have all the answers.

Harvey

[Courtnee]

Does that mean you won't be having any children in the future?
I hope so.


The person who posted this isn't very mature and can't find the beauty in the little things (or people :lol:) Being a person who works almost exclusively with children I can say that they are awesome. It's so fun to talk and play with them. :)

[Lee]

lol. i don't remember whether i've said this before, but thank you for turning out to be such a great member here.

Was that a compliment or an insult?

[Hollow]

Was that a compliment or an insult?
compliment. my wise-ass days are over.

[Waterston_Fan]

compliment. my wise-ass days are over.

:rofl:

[Lee]

compliment. my wise-ass days are over.

Thank you

[comedyfreak]

I don't mind kids, the ones I can't stand are the ones whose parents haven't taught them to behave in public. My neighbor's kid is 3 still in diapers and is contstantly crying for something. It drives me crazy when she yells to him from the front door and he reponds huh. I've yelled out my door a couple of times it's so annoying. I miss there not being any adult complexes anymore, yet the elderly get their own communities where you have to be over 50 to live.

[Chocoholic]

I love working with children. Sure, some are spoiled brats, but it's really not their fault. It's their parents who can't be bothered to do their job that are to blame.

[Chocoholic]

my wise-ass days are over.

Praise the Lord for small miracles! :lol: :D

[WaterLoo]

I have to say while I don't necessarily hate little kids, I'm not too crazy about them. Let's just say I don't entertain the idea of being a parent. I also don't really enjoy being stuck in a room with a bunch of kiddies running around, especially if there aren't any adults around. As for the world revolving around small children, you're right there. It does feel as though every decision we make somehow has to involve children.

[Janice Johnson]

*Hides 5 year old cousin from Brownie*:eek: :p

[catlover79]

Praise the Lord for small miracles! :lol: :D
:rofl:

[lilhave]

MOST CARING CHILD







Author and lecturer Leo Buscaglia once

talked about a contest he was asked to judge.

The purpose of the

contest was to find the most caring child.


The winner was:


A four-year-old child, whose next door

neighbor was an elderly gentleman, who had recently lost his

wife. Upon seeing the man cry, the little boy went into the old

gentleman ' s yard, climbed onto his lap, and just sat there.

When his mother asked him what he had

said to the neighbor, the little boy just said, ' Nothing, I just

helped him cry. '


*********************************************


Teacher Debbie Moon ' s first graders were

discussing a picture of a family. One little boy in the picture

had a different hair color than the other members. One of her

studen ts suggested that he was adopted.

A little girl said, ' I know all about

adoption, I was adopted.. '

' What does it mean to be adopted? ' , asked

another child.

' It means ' , said the girl, ' that you grew

in your mommy ' s heart instead of her tummy! '


*********************************************


On my way home one day, I stopped to

watch a Little League baseball game that was being played in a

park near my home. As I sat down behind the bench on the first-

base line, I asked one of the boys what the score was

' We ' re behind 14 to nothing, ' he answered

with a smile.

' Really, ' I said. ' I have to say you

don ' t look very discouraged. '

' Discouraged? ' , the boy asked with a

puzzled look on his face...

' Why should we be discouraged? We haven ' t

been up to bat yet. '


********* ***************** *******************


Whenever I ' m disappointed with my spot

in life, I stop and think abou t little Jamie Scott.

Jamie was trying out for a part in the

school play. His mother told me that he ' d set his heart on being

in it, though she feared he would not be chosen.

On the day the parts were awarded, I went

with her to collect him after school. Jamie rushed up to her,

eyes shining with pride and excitement. ' Guess what, Mom , ' he

shouted, and then said those words that will remain a lesson to

me..... ' I ' ve been chosen to clap and cheer. '


*********************************************


An eye witness account from New York

City , on a cold day in December,

some years ago: A little boy,

about 10-years-old, was standing before a shoe store on the

roadway, barefooted, peering through the window, and shivering

with cold.

A lady approached the young boy and said,

' M y, but you ' re in such deep thought staring in that window! '

' I was asking God to give me a pair of

shoes, ' was the boy ' s reply.

The lady took him by the hand, went into

the store, and asked the clerk to get half a dozen pair s of socks

for the boy. She then asked if he could give her a basin of water

and a towel. He quickly brought them to her.

She took the little fellow to the back

part of the store and, removing her gloves, knelt down, washed

his little feet, and dried them with the towel.

By this time, the clerk had returned with

the socks. Placing a pair upon the boy ' s feet, she purchased him

a pair of shoes.

She tied up the remaining pairs of socks

and gave them to him.. She patted him on the head and said, ' No

doubt, you will be more comfortable now. '

As she turned to go, the astonished kid

caught her by the hand, and looking up in to her face, with tears

in his eyes, asked her.


' Are you God ' s wife? '


*********************************************


SEND TO ALL WHO LOVE AND CARE FOR CHILDREN.


Hope this put a smile on your face it


sure did mine

Harvey

[Courtnee]

Awww, those are cute, Harv. :)

[catlover79]

Those are so sweet, Harvey. Thanks for sharing them. :D

[so elektrikkxx]

when children are bratty and obnoxious, i think it has more to do with the way they are raised and the example their parent sets, than the children themselves.

[catlover79]

when children are bratty and obnoxious, i think it has more to do with the way they are raised and the example their parent sets, than the children themselves.
I think so, too. Kids are a product of their environments.

[Stuck In The '70's]

when children are bratty and obnoxious, i think it has more to do with the way they are raised and the example their parent sets, than the children themselves.
I agree. I hate going to stores and seeing kids run wild. Their behavior is the parents' fault though. Kids really do make the world a better place. They make you feel young too. I don't understand how anybody could hate a child.

[robyrob]

is this thread still going on? :confused:

[Hollow]

when children are bratty and obnoxious, i think it has more to do with the way they are raised and the example their parent sets, than the children themselves.
exactly, it isn't their fault. while it's true that parenting is a lengthy and repetitive process (ie. you can't just read off a list of social rules to a three-year-old and expect them to be totally obedient for the rest of eternity), small children being bratty is the result of either poor parenting or sufficient but still-in-progress parenting. i worked in a preschool as a lab for my childcare class in high school and it gave me a good taste of how frustrating 3-5 year olds can be, but it would be ridiculous to "hate" them or blame them for not acting like adults.