Ya know what really grinds my gears?

[Wahnie]

Originally posted by rickjordan
When you are out with your kids somewhere- like McDonald's play place or a library and your kids are playing or reading and being good and someone else's kids come in and grab the toy my kid is using or starts hitting or being rude and the kid's parents do absolutely nothing- some day, I will snap and either kick the parent's butt or grab the kid and say "next time you touch him, I'm going to touch you". Thankfully haven't got to that point yet, plus my four year old can take care of himself- it just ticks me off.

Oh man, I hear ya! My ex's little spawn of satan was like that. She thought it was cute when he'd do that crap. I will tell you right now my kids will not act like that. They may not like me, but they WILL respect me. I hated my old man when I was kid because he didn't let me do what I wanted, but I knew better than to disobey him. I understand now why he layed down the law.

GD, I don't think anyone of age should have to wear a seatbelt or a helmet if they choose. If they want to risk it, go right on ahead, it your life. Kiddos should be strapped reguardless, IMHO. I know when my sister takes the kids she watches anywhere its like getting ready for a space shuttle launch.