some kids drive me CrAzY!!

[KelMchel]

Originally Posted by Sadie's Mom

I actually run into a problem more with myself than Sadie. You've (the original poster) met me and know what I look like. I can't tell you how many times I go into places and have kids follow me, stare, point, laugh, etc. It doesn't bother me as long as the parents correct them (tell them it's not polite to do such) but when the parents ignore what they're doing, I get annoyed. I realize that I am different and most kids have never seen someone like me, however I believe that adults should know better and should teach their kids the proper way to behave around someone who is different. (I actually had a kid once that was so interested in me that he...yes he...kept looking under the dressing room door just to see me...I had to go find a store employee to make him stop). Please don't anyone take this wrong...I love kids...and I'm in NO WAY saying all kids are bad. I'm just saying I can kind of understand where she's coming from in that SOME parents let their kids do whatever & don't try to correct them. Most parents will correct their kids and teach them proper manners, but there are those out there that just don't. I will also add that I do think that when we take our dogs into places we have to expect a lot of attention, though.

Ok to my earlier thought of not saying anything lol.....Ill go on and say something

I will also add that I do think that when we take our dogs into places we have to expect a lot of attention, though.

That quote from you was well said!!!! Especially if its a little tiny thing, kids are fascinated with that!

And also I would like to point out that I LOVE a good debate....I guess having skin children as you all put it Im a tad bit more partial to them, I mean I gave birth to them lol......but I was wondering to the original poster of this thread, if someone had posted a comment with the subject" Some Yorkies just get on my nerves" would she or anyone else have thought......hmmm well then you dont need to be a pet owner or what have you? In the day and age that we live in, unfortunately a lot more children are NOT well behaved than behaved....I mean look at the news...Im sorry if I have offended anyone with anything that I said, I just love my skin children more than life itself and guess I was a little offended by the comment........

[For My Coby]

Originally Posted by KelMchel

In the day and age that we live in, unfortunately a lot more children are NOT well behaved than behaved....I mean look at the news...Im sorry if I have offended anyone with anything that I said, I just love my skin children more than life itself and guess I was a little offended by the comment........

So, in a way, you actually both agree on some points.

My kids are and always have been nearly perfect - at least in the ways that count in this world. I could take them anywhere when they were little without bothering anyone. I did a good job as a mom..... and now.... if I could just master these dogs as well as I did them..........

[aarnold808]

I had a feeling this thread would not fail for providing at least some interesting thoughts and strong opinions. Afterall, it concerns the two things that most people on this board consider near and dear to them: children, and yorkies.

And while I tried to refrain from inserting my two cents, I just will only say this: the one thing I learned from this board is that this is one filled with many different opinions. I can totally understand that. I, am like the original poster, in that I do treat Teddy like a child. He's my baby. I don't need anything. However, I can understand many people hear being bothered by what the OP said. Even though the comments she made are only being directed toward "some" mothers it is too clear why "all" mothers might find offense with this.

But I'm sure we are all guilty of seeing children who are misbehaving and wondering why exactly those parents cannot calm down their child, and I'm sure most breathe a sigh of relief when they look at their own children and say, "thank goodness, my child is not like that." I'm sure everyone has done that. I think that is the sentiment that the original poster has tried to capture. However, she failed to do so, by making somewhat mean spirited comments toward "Some" kids in general.

I can say that my Teddy can act out sometimes when he sees a dog, and can bark a little more than I would like. And I know that some people will look at me, and wonder why can't I control my dog. Does that mean, I cannot bring Teddy out because some people are bothered with his demeanor? No. It means, that sometimes people will be annoyed by him. But some people's expectations are higher than others.

To the original poster: what I think bothered most about this thread is not what you said, but the meaning and the intent with which you said it. I don't see myself having children in the near future (with a career in law it would be hard too) but it was just how you phrased your words and sentences, that just seemed to border slightly on being just a bit too judgemental and mean. I can't quite put my finger on it, but even I felt a little "chill" when reading your post. However, this is YT, and people are allowed to post whatever they feel, I should know. I just think sometimes, people forget that even though conversations are through an internet connection, doesn't mean people can't take offense to it.

Not being a mother, but being close to my own, I can totally understand why some mothers on this board got upset. They are entitled to their feelings, as well as you are theirs. I think sometimes, people need to step outside of the box they are in, and try putting their feet in someone else's shoes. Maybe this way, comments, such as the ones in this thread can be avoided.

Too long. Sorry. Just my two cents.

[MyFairLacy]

All I have to say is not everyone likes dogs, not everyone likes cats, and not everyone likes children. I know a lot of people that prefer to not be around children and there is nothing wrong with that. Like I said, I don't mind being aorund well-behaved children, but even then only for certain lengths of time. I've looked at dogs before and thought "thank goodness my dog isn't like that one" and there have been times I've been annoyed at things my own dog has done such as pulling at her leash and barking at a dog she sees walking by. No one, even those who LOVE children, should have to be followed around by two children who are running around them and getting in their way while they are trying to shop. Their parents should have been responsible and had their children stay right there with them. What if those kids decided to run out the door and got hit by a car or if someone in the store grabbed one and took of with her? I'm just not a kid-person - I'm an animal-person. I have friends that aren't really animal-people and it's hard for me to understand that sometimes but that's just how they are. And I've already said this but I in no way hate children. I actually really like babies as long as they aren't screaming - I have a picture of me, Lacy, and a friend's baby on the table beside me. I even judged a state baby pageant this summer so sometimes I have fun being around kids - I just wish they were all well behaved - and this comes back to the parents...

[Sean]

Originally Posted by kelleykrack

You need to read the admin rules for selling pups on here. someone elses thread is NOT the place to do it.

It was an accident. I thought it was going to the discussion.I appoligize.

[labrown]

Originally Posted by Sean

It was an accident. I thought it was going to the discussion.I appoligize.

It is ok! You will get used to the YT, just like I have! I have only been on here a few days, and I'm hooked!!!

And I think that this thread would be more appropriately labeled, some PARENTS drive me nuts, because there are obviously some great parents in here that teach thier children to respect people and dogs, and some that don't! My parents would have been very strict with me about following people around that I don't know, just because they have a dog!

I know our little ones get a lot of attention, and sometimes it gets old, but I have to be understanding. When I see other yorkies, the first thing I want to do is run up and hand out lots of hugs and kisses!

ps- I LOVE YT!!!

[Jody Renfroe]

Originally Posted by Sean

It was an accident. I thought it was going to the discussion.I appoligize.

Welcome on board, Sean and family!

[KathyinCali]

Originally Posted by Sean

Hi my name is Sean
We, my wife and twin girls live in Palatka Fl. We have 3 adult yokies Sasha,Scarlet and Rocky and our young male Dolche + 2, 10 week old male pups that are for sale. Our yorkies enjoy the farm life of chasing daddys chickens and going and feeding our other 5 big dogs, horses, mini cows and goats. I am in the process of looking for 2 new breeding females due to I will be retiring our girls. Nice to meet you all.
Sean

Just a note to say welcome to YT

[Yorkieluv]

I'm pretty sure that My Fair Lacy was not "child-bashing." She was just sharing her experience about trying to shop. I think what she was trying to say is that children should not be allowed to go wild in a store and the parents not do anything about it...She in no way was saying to leave your children at home or anything like that.
Imagine this...You go into a store where someone has a dog in there that they're letting bark and snap at people...Would you not say "Wow, some people are so annoying...Why can't they get their dog under control?"
It's the same thing...The OP is just saying that people should be responsible with their children, pets, etc.
Children should not be allowed to run around acting all crazy while their parents ignore them. Dogs should not be allowed to run crazy in a store. It's not right. The OP is not saying that people shouldn't bring their kids shopping, she's just saying that people should be able to discipline their children.

[chloeTG]

Good Gravy Girls!! LOL Welcome Sean, I hope you find what your looking for! YT has lots of useful information and it's always great when someone with new experiences and knowledge comes along!

[keri1973]

Even though I do have children, it doesn't mean I don't treat my dog any way other than doing the BEST him.


You can't even compare saying "I don't like cats" to "I don't like children". Doesn't even sound right.

And believe me I can understand children being irritating especially the ones that have no manners at all (which means they have not been taught manners). All children can be rowdy at different times, or under different circumstances, but in the original post all that was said was they girls were following the poster around making comments about the dog it was't about screaming, unruly crazy children.

[keri1973]

Originally Posted by aarnold808

I had a feeling this thread would not fail for providing at least some interesting thoughts and strong opinions. Afterall, it concerns the two things that most people on this board consider near and dear to them: children, and yorkies.

And while I tried to refrain from inserting my two cents, I just will only say this: the one thing I learned from this board is that this is one filled with many different opinions. I can totally understand that. I, am like the original poster, in that I do treat Teddy like a child. He's my baby. I don't need anything. However, I can understand many people hear being bothered by what the OP said. Even though the comments she made are only being directed toward "some" mothers it is too clear why "all" mothers might find offense with this.

But I'm sure we are all guilty of seeing children who are misbehaving and wondering why exactly those parents cannot calm down their child, and I'm sure most breathe a sigh of relief when they look at their own children and say, "thank goodness, my child is not like that." I'm sure everyone has done that. I think that is the sentiment that the original poster has tried to capture. However, she failed to do so, by making somewhat mean spirited comments toward "Some" kids in general.

I can say that my Teddy can act out sometimes when he sees a dog, and can bark a little more than I would like. And I know that some people will look at me, and wonder why can't I control my dog. Does that mean, I cannot bring Teddy out because some people are bothered with his demeanor? No. It means, that sometimes people will be annoyed by him. But some people's expectations are higher than others.

To the original poster: what I think bothered most about this thread is not what you said, but the meaning and the intent with which you said it. I don't see myself having children in the near future (with a career in law it would be hard too) but it was just how you phrased your words and sentences, that just seemed to border slightly on being just a bit too judgemental and mean. I can't quite put my finger on it, but even I felt a little "chill" when reading your post. However, this is YT, and people are allowed to post whatever they feel, I should know. I just think sometimes, people forget that even though conversations are through an internet connection, doesn't mean people can't take offense to it.

Not being a mother, but being close to my own, I can totally understand why some mothers on this board got upset. They are entitled to their feelings, as well as you are theirs. I think sometimes, people need to step outside of the box they are in, and try putting their feet in someone else's shoes. Maybe this way, comments, such as the ones in this thread can be avoided.

Too long. Sorry. Just my two cents.

Well said

[MIZBROWN]

Yeah... that happens! Kids are kids, what can we do... I took Meka to Walmart recently and we were practically attacked by people of all ages... Think is just the breed... People just love these little pups! And they should! Be glad she gets you so much attention 8)

[Yorkieluv]

Everyone has made good points on this thread!

[For My Coby]

Originally Posted by Yorkieluv

Everyone has made good points on this thread!

That is what is just so COOL!!