Bad Parenting

[Nonimouse]

Been taking my eldest out 'laning since she was about 6 months old. Had a CJ5 back then (rare in the UK), first thing I did when I bought it was fit a roll cage. Her seat was the best I could afford. She loved it. Problem was I was living in Wales back then - so many good lanes - and I had few friends to 'lane with, so I would go solo.

It was always the last 'lane of the day. Just one more. Getting dark, rain coming in, getting cold... Next thing you know you've lost forward and rearward motion. It's amazing how calm and collected you can be in this situation, also how fast you re-learn simple recovery from years back. Still I always packed for problems and she loved it so much - still does eleven years later.

 

[xcmountain80]

Yes, TN is full of wonderful parents...

C'mon don't forget about FL!

 

[Palehorse1]

Anybody have any examples of BAD parenting to share?...

It's apparent that we haven't been formally introduced yet Rob. When we were kids we would all stand in a circle and throw our JARTS straight up in the air and see who's would land closest to them. Good times. But in my parents defense whenever they saw us doing anything really dangerous they would order us to stop and go inside to play with our wood burning sets. Funny how things change.

While I agree that there are plenty of mental midgets out there that cause alarm bells to go off when I see how the neglect to interact with their children I still have to wonder how many sketchy things did our folks let us do that would have flipped out others who were outside our circle of family and friends.

I too have been forced into using "campsites" when bringing nieces and nephews along that certainly wouldn't have any interest in heading up and down deep trails to really get out there. Easing them into the outdoors was the immediate goal. You certainly do meet some odd characters at places like that. I remember a family that setup shop next to us and let their kids, and pre-teens wander in and through our little site. I simply grabbed my little day use receipt and heralded the two parents and explained that since we were sharing our site with them that we would need them to pay for their half of the cost and that we would be needing that in cash, right now. Sadly they took an immediate dislike to me and promptly picked up camp and moved away from such a rude and jerky person.

If you are in any profession that forces you to interact with the children of others you certainly have my sympathies as it does seem to me that many of these parents assume that it is your responsibility to raise their children for them.

Oh, and Rob, come over and I'll show you a really fun game to play with this old JARTS set that I still have. Bring an extension cord with you for the wood burner. ;-)

 

[d1sc0ver]

It's apparent that we haven't been formally introduced yet Rob. When we were kids we would all stand in a circle and throw our JARTS straight up in the air and see who's would land closest to them. Good times. But in my parents defense whenever they saw us doing anything really dangerous they would order us to stop and go inside to play with our wood burning sets. Funny how things change.

While I agree that there are plenty of mental midgets out there that cause alarm bells to go off when I see how the neglect to interact with their children I still have to wonder how many sketchy things did our folks let us do that would have flipped out others who were outside our circle of family and friends.

I too have been forced into using "campsites" when bringing nieces and nephews along that certainly wouldn't have any interest in heading up and down deep trails to really get out there. Easing them into the outdoors was the immediate goal. You certainly do meet some odd characters at places like that. I remember a family that setup shop next to us and let their kids, and pre-teens wander in and through our little site. I simply grabbed my little day use receipt and heralded the two parents and explained that since we were sharing our site with them that we would need them to pay for their half of the cost and that we would be needing that in cash, right now. Sadly they took an immediate dislike to me and promptly picked up camp and moved away from such a rude and jerky person.

If you are in any profession that forces you to interact with the children of others you certainly have my sympathies as it does seem to me that many of these parents assume that it is your responsibility to raise their children for them.

Oh, and Rob, come over and I'll show you a really fun game to play with this old JARTS set that I still have. Bring an extension cord with you for the wood burner. ;-)

Hmmm, lots of opinions here and one camping story...but where is your example of bad parenting?

 

[Palehorse1]

Hmmm, lots of opinions here and one camping story...but where is your example of bad parenting?

Well new friend, the point I had hoped to make was that I may be the end result of said bad parenting. Do keep in mind that I did attend public school so my ability to articulate that via a message board is somewhat limited.

My sincerest apologies for interrupting.

 

[Root Moose]

Well new friend, the point I had hoped to make was that I may be the end result of said bad parenting. Do keep in mind that I did attend public school so my ability to articulate that via a message board is somewhat limited.

My sincerest apologies for interrupting.

LOL

If I was closer I'd buy you a beer.

 

[R_Lefebvre]

It's apparent that we haven't been formally introduced yet Rob. When we were kids we would all stand in a circle and throw our JARTS straight up in the air and see who's would land closest to them. Good times. But in my parents defense whenever they saw us doing anything really dangerous they would order us to stop and go inside to play with our wood burning sets. Funny how things change.

No, I guess we haven't been introduced.

My parents were worry warts. We were in car seats in the 70's, and not allowed to ride in the Beetle because it was too dangerous. I remember we had lawn darts, but they disappeared pretty quick. Of course, they may have been affected by the strain of having a 6 year old son go through cancer, radiation and chemo.

They still are too. I'm 34 and they still freak out every time they see me get on my motorcycle.

 

[Mr. Leary]

My friends and I would spend days at a time out in the woods in upstate New York in the middle of winter. I think my parents did well by teaching all the kids early on how to manage out there. Besides, if it got too miserable we knew where the house was...

They would probably be locked up for it nowadays...

 

[d1sc0ver]

Well new friend, the point I had hoped to make was that I may be the end result of said bad parenting.

Oh, yes...I can see that now, thanks for the clarification.

Do keep in mind that I did attend public school so my ability to articulate that via a message board is somewhat limited.

True, true.

My sincerest apologies for interrupting.

Graciously accepted.

 

[d1sc0ver]

LOL

If I was closer I'd buy you a beer.

I got the 2nd round. So, lemme guess...Bud, Shlitz or Pabst Blue Ribbon?

 

[Root Moose]

I got the 2nd round. So, lemme guess...Bud, Shlitz or Pabst Blue Ribbon?

Make it a Stella and we'll discuss the finer points of sarcasm, wit and irony when used in written communications.

 

[d1sc0ver]

Make it a Stella and we'll discuss the finer points of sarcasm, wit and irony when used in written communications.

Bass Ale for me, and I would love it.

Cheers and no harm no foul.

 

[Fireman78]

Bad parenting? Hows about the "Dad" that got outta jail, looked up his "old lady".. who had a two month old baby boy... his baby boy. "Dad" finds out his woman was cheating on him while he was in the slammer. This "Dad" takes out his anger on two month old son by repeatedly punching him, choking him, slamming him into wall while holding the ankles, crushing his chest, breaking his pelvis, punchturing both lungs, and blinding him, among other things. Then... buries him in the back yard while wrapped in a plastic bag. (Thinking he's dead). THEN.. see's him move in the bag while covering him with dirt, digging him back up, second guesses himself< tries to clean him up with baby wipes, then calls 911. When paramedics arrive, "Dad" is smoking a cigg, calmly giving his BS statement to the cops that he "Fell out of his crib". Paramedics (myself included) rushed child to ER, kept him alive long enough for the docs to take over.

(still think EMS is a glamorous job anyone)?

 

[Mr. Leary]

Bad parenting? Hows about the "Dad" that got outta jail, looked up his "old lady".. who had a two month old baby boy... his baby boy. "Dad" finds out his woman was cheating on him while he was in the slammer. This "Dad" takes out his anger on two month old son by repeatedly punching him, choking him, slamming him into wall while holding the ankles, crushing his chest, breaking his pelvis, punchturing both lungs, and blinding him, among other things. Then... buries him in the back yard while wrapped in a plastic bag. (Thinking he's dead). THEN.. see's him move in the bag while covering him with dirt, digging him back up, second guesses himself< tries to clean him up with baby wipes, then calls 911. When paramedics arrive, "Dad" is smoking a cigg, calmly giving his BS statement to the cops that he "Fell out of his crib". Paramedics (myself included) rushed child to ER, kept him alive long enough for the docs to take over.

(still think EMS is a glamorous job anyone)?

I keep trying to post something... but I'm having trouble. Speechless. Thats sickening.... all I got right now.

 

[Mc Taco]

Bad parenting? Hows about the "Dad" that got outta jail, looked up his "old lady".. who had a two month old baby boy... his baby boy. "Dad" finds out his woman was cheating on him while he was in the slammer. This "Dad" takes out his anger on two month old son by repeatedly punching him, choking him, slamming him into wall while holding the ankles, crushing his chest, breaking his pelvis, punchturing both lungs, and blinding him, among other things. Then... buries him in the back yard while wrapped in a plastic bag. (Thinking he's dead). THEN.. see's him move in the bag while covering him with dirt, digging him back up, second guesses himself< tries to clean him up with baby wipes, then calls 911. When paramedics arrive, "Dad" is smoking a cigg, calmly giving his BS statement to the cops that he "Fell out of his crib". Paramedics (myself included) rushed child to ER, kept him alive long enough for the docs to take over.

(still think EMS is a glamorous job anyone)?

I was having a good night until I read this. Ripped me from my comfortable world.

But you know what? I don't mind. It is another example of what our first responders and Firefighters and EMS personnel must go through while keeping us safe. We just today graduated 20 or so new EMT's from our program. I'm proud that they will take what I and others have taught them and save lives. But am sad that they will see the end results of bad parenting.

So from my not as comfy any more den, THANK YOU!