tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9016381446402077042.post8634763458290121248..comments2023-09-25T09:18:10.052-04:00Comments on Lylah M. Alphonse: Parents disciplining kids in public: When do you intervene?LMAlphonsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01123069425655953518noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9016381446402077042.post-61680978031985215832010-08-20T00:44:40.774-04:002010-08-20T00:44:40.774-04:00I of course do not condone the fact that this woma...I of course do not condone the fact that this woman slapped her 13 month old child.<br /><br />I do have to say, however, that it's very frustrating that society is quick to point out how badly a mother acts, but often does nothing to support her. <br /><br />How much do you want to make a bet that this harried mom was freaking out over the evil eyes and stories she has heard on the news of passengers fed up with crying kids?<br /><br />She snapped. It's not right. But I have been close myself. Thank GOD I always have had presence of mind to walk away. What about people who are just stretched to the limit? Where is their support and their exit? <br /><br />Oh, no... a good mother doesn't walk away when things get tough. She can handle anything, right? <br /><br />AAAAAGHHHHHHHHHH. This really touches my buttons. Not your fault, of course.<br /><br />Andrea<br /><br />(Have seen you on Yahoo Shine where my columns from Good Housekeeping post. I used to write for BabyCenter and I miss that gig sometimes! It's fun to read the parenting posts.)Mels Place in Big Bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14985517366546322021noreply@blogger.com