Even parents of my age had adopted the "can't spank the child, ruin their development" crap back MANY years ago. But, I was suckered into going to dinner with them one evening against my wishes. There we all were, and their "kid" was acting like an untrained monkey and the "parents" acted like everything was normal, and it probably was for them. The screaming and wailing and acting up was too much for me. I leaned over the table, grabbed the kid by the arm ( gently, of course) and explained to her that if she continued to act like that I would take her a$$ outside and give her a reason to cry. She had a horrified look on her face but she instantly settled down and I was able to enjoy my meal. What was even weirder, the "parents" had a look of horror on their face but NOBODY argued with my "taking control of the situation". Maybe the "parents" feared I would take them outside too!!
I had several "sessions" with this child. In the long run, we became good friends and i had more "control" over this brat that her parents could ever dream of. That is because they did NOT TRY. If you are a "parent" then act like one. Raise your child, don't make the rest of the world do your job for you. Remember, you are not the ONLY ones in whatever location you are in, there are probably others that do NOT enjoy dealing with a brat that was "raised" / "developed" by LAZY parents.
And, NO, my rant is not over but I will pause for a bit.
