Ms Macbeth Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 You're not being snobby, people from all walks of life can care about their children and vice versa - you're just being what I consider 'normal'! I know I sometimes think, 'why did x or y ever have kids?' I am aware that sometimes mum and/or dad just can't cope, perhaps they have mental or physical health problems, maybe no family network etc, but trying to get practical help from some Social Services departments can be well nigh impossible! Years ago, society would voice its concerns and families would often be shamed into making an effort by neighbours. Also there would be a formidable health visitor/nurse who would read the riot act at the baby clinic if she thought you weren't looking after your kids properly (or having more kids than you could cope with). Perhaps we need more low level intervention of this type, instead of governments making rules without ever having any dealings with the people they are trying to change? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don_Kiddick Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 BBC?! Sod that, I blame ITV, their Children's "entertainment"'s been crap for years, especially in a morning. That explains everything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibsy Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 I took my son to school in the morning after a hearty breakfast, crappy awful weather today (I think we can all agree.) Went to the newsagent to buy him some tissues and had horrible thoughts as I waited to pay. A group small children (primary infant age) no coats on, buying up loads of chocolate, crisps and cheap fizzy pop all stood in front of me. They then made their own way to school munching as they walked in the drizzle unsupervised. (youngest was about 6, oldest 8 if that) awful thoughts crossing my mind included: 1. God how can the parents send them out without coats 2. Don't they get any breakfast? 3. I hope they get across the three busy roads ahead of them without getting killed. So am I being a snob by thinking these kids are being dragged up and not properly cared for? No way are you being a snob, I share the exact same views as you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scribe Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 It's the parent's there so stupid .There should be a law that states all children under a certain age must be accompanied by a responsible adult . But i guess that would count the parents out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonS Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Wouldn't the school ring their parents and ask why they have no coats on??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxon51 Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 A group small children (primary infant age) no coats on, buying up loads of chocolate, crisps and cheap fizzy pop all stood in front of me. They then made their own way to school munching as they walked in the drizzle unsupervised. (youngest was about 6, oldest 8 if that) awful thoughts crossing my mind included: 1. God how can the parents send them out without coats 2. Don't they get any breakfast? 3. I hope they get across the three busy roads ahead of them without getting killed. So am I being a snob by thinking these kids are being dragged up and not properly cared for? Not a snob fox. It just means that you are more concerned about the health, safety, and wellbeing of these kids than the useless parents are. 1. Because the parents are probably too weak to make the kid do something they don't want to do .....or they weren't up when the kids left for school ( yes, this happens regularly ) 2. Breakfast takes time and effort.....or they weren't up when the kids left for school ( yes, this happens regularly ) 3. They don't seem concerned about their kid's road safety issues at the weekends, so trips to school are just another adventure. It's someone else's responsibility if they get hurt don't forget. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom3t0 Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 I took my son to school in the morning after a hearty breakfast, crappy awful weather today (I think we can all agree.) Went to the newsagent to buy him some tissues and had horrible thoughts as I waited to pay. A group small children (primary infant age) no coats on, buying up loads of chocolate, crisps and cheap fizzy pop all stood in front of me. They then made their own way to school munching as they walked in the drizzle unsupervised. (youngest was about 6, oldest 8 if that) awful thoughts crossing my mind included: 1. God how can the parents send them out without coats 2. Don't they get any breakfast? 3. I hope they get across the three busy roads ahead of them without getting killed. So am I being a snob by thinking these kids are being dragged up and not properly cared for? not a snob, just naive, these active kids who walk to school probably need extra energy, they are used to the british climate and were going to get their education. have you thought it might not be to your own childs benefit to be driven to school? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubydazzler Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 have you thought it might not be to your own childs benefit to be driven to school? Where does it say that the OP's child was being driven to school? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom3t0 Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Where does it say that the OP's child was being driven to school? actually it does'nt, sorry if this is not the case, i assumed from the mention of them walking in the drizzle the OP was driving. am stoned sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Rat Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 The fact that you have started a topic about this tells me you are more concerned about Kids Well Being than obviousley some other parents are! I personally find this kind of neglect totally unaceptable but yet very common. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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