Everything just seems to revolve around little children!!! ARGH!!!!!

[Hollow]

Originally Posted by brownie87

No way, man!! I'm still a virgin and intend to wear a rubber when I finally do the deed. No kiddies for me. BTW, you guys are taking this way too personally. So what, I can't stand little children, what's the big deal? I am venting here. Doesn't mean I'm going to go out and purchase a rifle and blow away every child I see. All I am merely saying is that the entire world seems to circle around little kids. And you can't deny that they are rather unpleasant and obnoxious most of the time.

of course children aren't for everyone, but there's a difference between loosely disliking them and implying that we should abandon our efforts to set a good example for them. if you're complaining about how obnoxious they are now, don't you think it would get worse if they grew up with dirty language and references merged with their everyday vocabulary, even in inappropriate situations?

[Brian Damage]

Well, as a father of two little brats and another obnoxious little one any day now, may I commend you for being a virgin.

[*Pleasant Tomorrow*]

Things should be geared towards little kids, that's the only time I think anyone is truley happy and devoid of a lot of pressures and anxieties in life, might as well play it up and let them enjoy it while they can. Yeah, kids are pains in the asses...it's all a part of the learning process. And I agree with Cathy....usually when they're particularly obnoxious, it's the adults who raised them that are to blame. I don't see how it could be that much of a problem to you, anyway. Obviously you're not a parent...do you have younger siblings?

[Lee]

Originally Posted by brownie87

No way, man!! I'm still a virgin and intend to wear a rubber when I finally do the deed. No kiddies for me. BTW, you guys are taking this way too personally. So what, I can't stand little children, what's the big deal? I am venting here. Doesn't mean I'm going to go out and purchase a rifle and blow away every child I see. All I am merely saying is that the entire world seems to circle around little kids. And you can't deny that they are rather unpleasant and obnoxious most of the time.

There are a few of us who just disagree with you, why are you calling that
taking this way too personally? I think you are the one who is taking this
way too personally and you are freaking out when you really don't need to.

Take a chill pill, dude.

[Lee]

Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Well, as a father of two little brats and another obnoxious little one any day now, may I commend you for being a virgin.

Obviously, you are being sarcastic

[Lee]

Originally Posted by brownie87

First off, I think I should make it known that I, for one, cannot stand little kids! The ones under age 10 I mean! I just can't stand them, especially the really, really little ones. I know I'm only 18, but I have tons of annoying little cousins to know just how unbearable little kiddies are. And what makes me even more fed up is how the entire world just seems to revolve around the little s***s! Think about it...all the major holidays are geared towards little children, birthdays are geared to children, all these stupid FCC guidelines and regulations, you have to watch your language in public...and I am so sick and tired of all this wining of how there are no primetime shows on for little kids...okay, first, almost every cartoon and program on in the morning is for little kids, second, THERE CALLED DVD'S, PEOPLE!!!!! BUY A FRIGGIN' DVD OF "SPONGEBOB POOP-PANTS" FOR CRYING OUT LOUD!!!! DON'T TAKE AWAY ALL THESE GREAT ADULT-THEMED SHOWS ON TV JUST TO FULFILL THE NEEDS OF YOUR LITTLE BRATS!!!! Hate me all you want for this, but I gotta' say it...I really can't stand little kids!!

I think you are wound just a little too tight and you need to stop and smell
the roses or get yourself a puppy. There is Prozac for guys like you.

I would hate to see you as President of the world.

And it's Spongebob Squarepants, not poop-pants.

[brownie87]

GEEZ!!! Someone says they hate the president, or religious groups, but GOD FORBID someone says they can't stand little kids, suddenly, you're a monster!! Did I not mention earlier that I don't intend on going around gunning down every little tyke I see?! And I never said I hate them, I just can't stand them, that's all. And I'm VENTING!!! That's all, VENTING!!!

[spunkygirl]

Originally Posted by brownie87

No way, man!! I'm still a virgin and intend to wear a rubber when I finally do the deed. No kiddies for me. BTW, you guys are taking this way too personally. So what, I can't stand little children, what's the big deal? I am venting here. Doesn't mean I'm going to go out and purchase a rifle and blow away every child I see. All I am merely saying is that the entire world seems to circle around little kids. And you can't deny that they are rather unpleasant and obnoxious most of the time.

Wear a rubber? LOL even that's not 100% effective, please just go get yourself fixed

So did you hate yourself when you were a kid?

[Doodyville10019]

Originally Posted by brownie87

GEEZ!!! Someone says they hate the president, or religious groups, but GOD FORBID someone says they can't stand little kids, suddenly, you're a monster!! Did I not mention earlier that I don't intend on going around gunning down every little tyke I see?! And I never said I hate them, I just can't stand them, that's all. And I'm VENTING!!! That's all, VENTING!!!

Brownie, I hear you! I feel the same way sometimes when I have to deal with people who are obsessed with poltical correctness! But, there are reasons this world "revolves around little kids" (only in certain areas), for the most part, and they were put succintly by most of the folks on this board. I have two nieces - one 14 (and extremely annoying, but that was because her mother really wasn't ever there for her) and the other, who will be 3 this year (who is a total sweetheart because her parents ARE there for her). Both nieces have different moms but the same dad.

Actually, I'm JEALOUS of the little kids out there today - they'll be able to learn and have the opportunity to do many different things that either I didn't get the chance to explore when I was young (as a little kid in the '60s there were relatively few opportunities for women) or they simply didn't exist then. Plus, I've seen some of the toys the 2 year old gets...I WISH I HAD THOSE!!!

[Sharop]

Originally Posted by brownie87

GEEZ!!! Someone says they hate the president, or religious groups, but GOD FORBID someone says they can't stand little kids, suddenly, you're a monster!! Did I not mention earlier that I don't intend on going around gunning down every little tyke I see?! And I never said I hate them, I just can't stand them, that's all. And I'm VENTING!!! That's all, VENTING!!!

I've always viewed the phrase "can't stand" as being similar to "hate" but maybe I'm wrong. Anyway, did you see my previous post? It might be of some help to change your beliefs about children because if you start believing positive things about them then you'll attract and create it into your reality.

[catlover79]

It's also fun to play with the kids and capture the fun of being a kid yourself again. You get to see things through their eyes. I can't really describe it. Some kids are brats, yes...no one's debating that. But there really are terrific kids in the world, too.

[Lee]

Originally Posted by brownie87

GEEZ!!! Someone says they hate the president, or religious groups, but GOD FORBID someone says they can't stand little kids, suddenly, you're a monster!! Did I not mention earlier that I don't intend on going around gunning down every little tyke I see?! And I never said I hate them, I just can't stand them, that's all. And I'm VENTING!!! That's all, VENTING!!!

Calm down and take a deep breath

[Hollow]

Originally Posted by Lee

I think you are wound just a little too tight and you need to stop and smell
the roses or get yourself a puppy. There is Prozac for guys like you.

I would hate to see you as President of the world.

And it's Spongebob Squarepants, not poop-pants.

lol. i don't remember whether i've said this before, but thank you for turning out to be such a great member here.

[lilhave]

Since we are speaking of children and parenthood, maybe it's -time to take a test.

The Parent Test
THE MESS TEST
Smear peanut butter on the sofa and curtains. Place a fish stick behind the couch and leave it there all summer.

THE TOY TEST
Obtain a 55 gallon box of Legos (or you may substitute roofing tacks). Have a friend spread them all over the house. Put on a blindfold. Try to walk to the bathroom or kitchen. Do not scream because this would wake a child at night.

THE GROCERY STORE TEST
Borrow one or two small animals (goats are best) and take them with you as you shop. Always keep them in sight and pay for anything they eat or damage.

THE DRESSING TEST
Obtain one large, unhappy, live octopus. Stuff into a small net bag making sure that all the arms stay inside.

THE FEEDING TEST
Obtain a large plastic milk jug. Fill halfway with water. Suspend from the ceiling with a cord. Start the jug swinging. Try to insert spoonfuls of soggy cereal into the mouth of the jug, while pretending to be an airplane. Now dump the contents of the jug on the floor.

THE NIGHT TEST
Prepare by obtaining a small cloth bag and fill it with 8-12 pounds of sand. Soak it thoroughly in water. At 3:00 pm begin to waltz and hum with the bag until 9:00 pm. Lay down your bag and set your alarm for 10:00 pm. Get up, pick up your bag, and sing every song you have ever heard. Make up about a dozen more and sing these too until 4:00am. Set the alarm for 5:00 am. Get up and make breakfast. Keep this up for 5 years and look cheerful.

THE INGENUITY TEST
Take an egg carton. Using a pair of scissors and pot of paint, turn it into an alligator. Now take a toilet paper tube and turn it into an attractive Christmas candle. Use only scotch tape and a piece of foil. Last, take a milk carton, a ping-pong ball, and an empty box of Cocoa Puffs. Make an exact replica of the Eiffel Tower.

THE AUTOMOBILE TEST
Forget the BMW and buy a station wagon. Buy a chocolate ice cream cone and put it in the glove compartment. Leave it there. Get a dime. Stick it into the cassette player. Take a family size package of chocolate chip cookies. Mash them into the back seat. Run a garden rake along both sides of the car. There... ...perfect.

THE PHYSICAL TEST (Women)
Obtain a large bean bag chair and attach it to the front of your clothes. Leave it there for 9 months. Now remove 1/2 of the beans. Leave it on for the rest of your life.

THE PHYSICAL TEST (Men)
Go to the nearest drug store. Set your wallet on the counter. Ask the clerk to help himself. Now proceed to the nearest food store. Go to the head office and arrange for your paycheck to be directly deposited to the store. Purchase a newspaper. Go home and read it quietly for the last time.

THE FINAL ASSIGNMENT
Find a couple who already have a small child. Lecture them on how they cam improve their discipline, patience, tolerance, toilet training and child’s table manners. Suggest many ways they can improve. Emphasize to them that they should never allow their children to run wild. Enjoy this experience. It will be the last time you will have all the answers.

Harvey

[Courtnee]

Originally Posted by DVDFreaker

Does that mean you won't be having any children in the future?

I hope so.


The person who posted this isn't very mature and can't find the beauty in the little things (or people ) Being a person who works almost exclusively with children I can say that they are awesome. It's so fun to talk and play with them.