Stop texting and watch your kids
By Joanie
@Freelanzer (10745)
Canada
September 23, 2017 9:48pm CST
This is what I felt like saying to a woman today. I didn't but I thought it. I was at the farmer's market today and a woman came by with her 2 young kids about 4 and 6 years. She was walking by and paying no attention to them, instead she was texting.
The kids stopped at my table and began pulling my items off the rack. She was right behind them but was so occupied she didn't notice. I gently took the items away from the kids and put my display back together.
As I was doing this she finally looked up from her phone and told the kids they shouldn't touch anything they didn't buy. She walked off, no apology.
Do you get frustrated when someone is texting and not paying attention to what's going on around them or to their children?
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13 responses
@Ithink (9980)
• United States
24 Sep 17
Yes I do and I will say something, it isn't safe for young kids if the parents aren't paying attention to them. One reason that I think cell phones should be left at home. Also I think some people just shouldn't have cell phones even if they aren't parents.
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@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
24 Sep 17
You are right. I am amazed at how many small children have cell phones. If the adults can't use them responsibly the kids won't either.
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@Ithink (9980)
• United States
25 Sep 17
@Freelanzer I agree and I think that kids should unplug, why does anyone have to be connected to electronics all the time? I always get a funny look when asked for my cell number when I say I don't have one.
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
24 Sep 17
Yes i do, and i usually say something out loud. They need to be told! And before its too late!
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@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
24 Sep 17
I tend to hesitate as parents can get quite offended if you call attention to their parenting skills.
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
24 Sep 17
@Freelanzer yes, but if they're doing wrong.. it should be said. Especially when it comes to not paying attention to their kids while out around people.
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
24 Sep 17
@Freelanzer yes, but if they're doing wrong.. it should be said. Especially when it comes to not paying attention to their kids while out around people.
@ricki_911 (21625)
• Toronto, Ontario
24 Sep 17
I completely get what you are saying. Ssdly parents now a days are selfish and immature. They see their own needs instead of the children.
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@ricki_911 (21625)
• Toronto, Ontario
24 Sep 17
@Freelanzer i see this with friends and its sad. Why have children if you dont want to take care of them even a dog. But while out in public someone could walk by and steal them. I watched at an event 2 young kids walking lost. I made a comment someone can walk by and steal them then the parents make a big stink.
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@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
24 Sep 17
@ricki_911 I get that all the time. I have young neighbors who moved i next door and I am appalled at how neglectful they are. The kids have the best toys but I watch the parents out in the yard on their cell phones while young kids under six years roam and get into a lot of trouble. Anyone could pass by and grab them or they could be hit by a vehicle.
@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
29 Sep 17
I think people just do't want to talk to each other anymore, they just rather send a message.
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@shshiju (10342)
• Cochin, India
30 Sep 17
@Freelanzer Yes. direct communication is more valid than indirect one.
@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
29 Sep 17
Could be but whoever she is it is her responsibility to watch the children.
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@Behindtheguitarbar (2831)
• Guangdong, China
25 Sep 17
That was the reason why there had some car accidents about men or children killed by no attention when went down to the intersection.
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@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
25 Sep 17
People are so distracted these days and it can have serious consequences.
@Behindtheguitarbar (2831)
• Guangdong, China
25 Sep 17
@Freelanzer yep, thus recently, I have tried to reduce my time on cellphones.
@youless (112103)
• Guangzhou, China
25 Sep 17
@Freelanzer It is the same here. Some parents are just not aware of the safety of their children. I don't want they will learn a big lesson after something goes wrong.
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@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
24 Sep 17
I've seen that where parents are out with their kids and pay no attention to them as they are always on their phone.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16531)
• China
24 Sep 17
She isn't alone.Here there are also many people who are so addicted to smartphones that mess things up.
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@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
24 Sep 17
Sad state of affairs when your phone means more than your children
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
24 Sep 17
There's a time and place for everything. When we are out somewhere my full attention is on my kids. Not only for behavior concerns but this is a scary, crazy world. I don't want my kids to come up missing.
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@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
24 Sep 17
I never want my kids to annoy other people so I too used to keep a close eye on them when out and safety is always a concern
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@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
27 Sep 17
Some people simply forget their manners when they are on their phones
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
24 Sep 17
I agree, cell phone should not exist.
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@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
24 Sep 17
That's why accident happen to kids because of careless parent.
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@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
24 Sep 17
You are so right. I always fear for the kids when parents behave this way
