My lord… I’m watching Nanny 911 and this family has 5 kids. The mom is a SAHM while her husband has to work two jobs. And their kids… her kids are total demons! I would be soooo embarrassed if my kids acted like that! I know all kids are bad sometimes, but these kids are just… beyond words. The nanny asked what the consequences for their actions are and the mom was like, There are no consequences. Then she finally did put one of her kids in a time oout chair and he kept getting up, throwing the chair, getting an attitude, and running away from her. And she’s all upset b/c she can’t control her kids… whatever happened to spankings?? I wonder if this show makes people not want to have kids? Man… show it in a high school *** ed class lol. Why do people have kids an then turn around and let them completely run a muck?
In college, I majored in elementary ed and during my first practicum (week long, all day observance of an elementary school class), some of the kids (1st grade) were sooooo bad. They were spoiled and mean to the other kids and I asked the teacher about it and she got embarrassed and said that according to the school policies, the only punishment the kids can get for ANYTHING is a note sent home. Parents raise cane if little Johnny had to sit in time out even if little Johnny was taking things from other kids or being a complete brat. I changed my major b/c I knew I couldn’t handle all that day in and day out…
But (some) parents have demon spawn, choose not to discipline them, send them to a school where the teachers *can’t* discipline them, and then get all upset when they act out??
So if some of these parents
It’s on CMT lol!
Vara: Are you saying children are incapable of making good choices? Parents don’t force their children to be brats… Some parents don’t train them to behave well, but some of the responsibility has to fall back on the kids, too.
11 comments
Comment by Yo mama on November 7, 2009 at 10:39 pm
I think sometimes people have children to collect the welfar benefits that’s why I became a mother I wanna collect them foodstamps
Comment by Cate's mom3 on November 10, 2009 at 1:27 pm
Lol, what channel is it on?
Comment by Coltens Mama on November 10, 2009 at 4:12 pm
LOL I love Nanny 911.
I often wish they would have an episode about a couple months later to see if they stay that good, or as soon as the cameras leave they are back to normal.
Comment by dis_orient_ed on November 12, 2009 at 11:42 am
TV is not real. Weren’t you taught to teach that to your elementary school students?.
Comment by Angel s on November 13, 2009 at 2:03 pm
Wow I totally agree. And people say working parents don’t raise their kids because they send them to daycare. Many SAHM’s don’t raise their kids to act right. And i agree with your statement that parents need to stop being afraid to ***** their own children. Some kids really need it every once in a while. I at least know my kid won’t be the one to threaten calling the cops on me because she’s going to be raised with manners and discipline
Comment by Nick on November 15, 2009 at 1:26 am
Yeah, that show drives me nuts. Kids can be a hassle but the kids on that show are way under-disciplined (if that’s even a word). My fiance has a son who’s almost 4 and we stay on top of him and he’s pretty well behaved but acts up here and there. He’s getting out of the terrible 3′s since he’s just a few months away from turning 4. Kids all have the ability to be angels or demons. Some kids are more mild-mannered than others and some are more strong-willed and will fight to the death on anything. Kids know what they can get away with and will take advantage of that. It’s up to parents how those kids will behave and act. My fiance is a little more lenient than I am. I’m not a harda$$ because her son isn’t mine, I’m tough and strict with certain things because I want him to know I mean business. If he does good, he’s rewarded and if he does bad, he’s punished. Consistency is the key when it comes to discplining kids. And the parents on this show lack consistency. But maybe the show is all scripted and is just for viewing pleasure. I’ll tell you now that if my future child ever acts like that, I’d bust his/her a-s-s in a second. That includes my fiance’s child, too, as he listens to me before he listens to his own mother, lol.
Comment by Sahara on November 17, 2009 at 12:15 am
Ignorance. Obliviousness. Clueless. I know a real life family. It boggles my mind. Everyone is grown. The dysfunction – the problems – the costs to the community – affecting generations – it’s tough – very tough. There is a lot of pain there too. There is a lot of anger. There is a lot of misunderstanding. Pride – Ego – Hurt – Stubbornness. Father paid for everything. Mother paid for insurance and her car only – worked part time making minimum wage with 6 kids. Authoritarian style of parenting. Religious. School was not considered important.
People that meet these parents – head of the family – are put off by them. That might be accurate. So closed minded – so isolated – no idea about the world at large – consequences of decisions – mind boggling – I’m still trying to wrap my head around it. Maybe there is nothing to wrap around.
It’s very sad. One kid died leaving behind a family. The rest – personal lives – disasters. Only 2 have semi-normal lives.
It does make you wonder. It’s why I’m a very strong supporter of teaching kids how to think for themselves and to educate them as much as possible – to expand their horizons so they are better than their parents. Right now – this is going to continue on for some time if not forever.
Exactly Linda P. I think it might be a status thing for some.
I have seen someone parade their children around during the holidays – see what a great mom I am. Yeah – where are you the rest of the year?
Vara – you’re right. attachment. I notice neglect. starved for attention – real attention. Some parents have no idea what is going on with their kids. Then they wonder why there are problems. Oh yes, it’s a mystery. A woman I work with is the complete opposite – both of her kids are great – well adjusted and doing awesome. They will do great things and they are happy.
If you have to deal with these demon kids then you know why they get called that. I know that I realize that it’s not their fault. But it doesn’t make it easier to handle them. It’s easier to have compassion for them though. I wish parents would take a step back and really see the truth. Make changes. Do what’s best for the kids.
Kids are kids. They will do what they can get away with. Some do not know any better. Some have almost no parental guidance or are given whatever they want so that they will go away. They are all different. Some have difficulties. My youngest brother was very difficult. He has ADHD. Me and my brother were easy. We are both dyslexic. My brother has a hearing problem but we were docile. My youngest brother – nightmare for my parents. Some conditions are hard to overcome. It’s nature. My stepdaughter is a brat. She’s like her mom. Her mom needs to grow up and be the mom. She picks and chooses when it’s convenient to be the mom and then wonders why daughter won’t listen to her. It’s complicated. Kids are conditioned.
Comment by Linda P on November 18, 2009 at 5:12 pm
Can’t answer your question but it bothers me more than I can say. Parenting seems to be the one and only thing you don’t need any qualifications or licence or anything for.
I knew someone who had a dog; it was the maid who walked the dog, and fed the dog, and for all I know was the only one who talked to the dog as everyone else was out all the time. I wondered why they bothered to have a dog in the first place if theey were going to pay someone else to look after it. Similarly I wonder why people have children if they’ve no interest in having anything to do with parenting.
Comment by Vara on November 20, 2009 at 10:55 am
I personally don’t think that the answer to less disruptive or rude children is ******** and punishments – however I agree that many people have lost control of their children. I think it is a lack of attachment. Parents have children and spend almost no time with them. They treat them like an inconvenience or an accessory and once the child is through the cute baby stage they can’t be bothered. This is especially bad when a person has multiple children. A child won’t listen to or take guidance from someone they have no attachment relationship to. Trust me – these kids that are acting out at school are no doubt the same at home. I feel sorry for the kids that you call demons because it’s really not their fault.
Comment by Kimberly on November 22, 2009 at 5:47 am
The answer is simple. Many many people all worthless scum bags.
Comment by Sasha on November 22, 2009 at 8:31 pm
I wouldn’t believe everything you saw on TV. Everything will be exaggerated, and played up for the camera.
‘whatever happened to spankings’? Well, smacking a child won’t solve anything, at least not long term.
I never smack my son, and I very rarely have to discipline him. I can’t remember the last time that he needed a punishment. And, maybe that’s because he respects me. And, he respects me because I give him respect too, which means never lifting my hand to him.
I agree, that some kids need to be disciplined more. But, discipline doesn’t have to involve smacking them. To me, that’s just lazy parenting, and doesn’t solve, or teach them, anything.
Smacking them may stop their behaviour, but usually it’s only because of fear. In time that can possibly lead to resentment and lack of respect. There’s far more effective ways of disciplining children, which have far better results.