That and the fact that it's fanfic? That you really have no ownership over? *shakes head* I dunno. Good point. I'd say it's a nice "fandom" recognition. Now if you got recognition for something of your own, artwork, novel, job well done etc, that would probably be more worthwhile. XD; Let's just say things like that are one of the reasons I will only do fanart if requested. :3 (you and Prin are the only two to request so far... and even then... yours... or at least what I have lying in my brain waiting to come out is less fanarty. XD)
XD;;; OH GOD NO! My mother? I remember this time, I couldn't have been older than 4-5 years of age? I had a temper tantrum in the grocery store or something like Target because she wouldn't buy me something or other? THREW A Tantrum. What did she do? (normally I'd glare at someone who did this XD;) Basically went through the store putting EVERYTHING back while I was having my tantrum and going "See? All those people are so upset by your behavior we have to go home now. Maybe next time you'll behave and can get *whatever it was here*" My parents BEST weapon against me? GUILT. Which is odd. It's also why I'm also (in my opinion) not easily embarassed? My nieces throw tantrums... if I'm there it's "Aunty Roxy isn't going to like you if you keep doing that!" *From their Mum- not me* "Because Auntie Roxy only likes to spend time with good children." Which kinda made me laugh. I tend to relate best to the ones that are monsters ;)
Let's just say things like that are one of the reasons I will only do fanart if requested. :3 (you and Prin are the only two to request so far... and even then... yours... or at least what I have lying in my brain waiting to come out is less fanarty. XD)
Ooooooh! Now I'm really excited! *dances in anticipation*
XD;;; OH GOD NO! My mother? I remember this time, I couldn't have been older than 4-5 years of age? I had a temper tantrum in the grocery store or something like Target because she wouldn't buy me something or other? THREW A Tantrum. What did she do? (normally I'd glare at someone who did this XD;) Basically went through the store putting EVERYTHING back while I was having my tantrum and going "See? All those people are so upset by your behavior we have to go home now. Maybe next time you'll behave and can get *whatever it was here*" My parents BEST weapon against me? GUILT. Which is odd. It's also why I'm also (in my opinion) not easily embarassed? My nieces throw tantrums... if I'm there it's "Aunty Roxy isn't going to like you if you keep doing that!" *From their Mum- not me* "Because Auntie Roxy only likes to spend time with good children." Which kinda made me laugh. I tend to relate best to the ones that are monsters ;)
*grins* That's what you're supposed to do, actually, or at least what every wise parent will tell you. If child throws tantrum in store, leave immediately. Your mom was kind enough to put everything back! *grins* I do best if I'm in a situation where I can just ignore said tantrum. It really doesn't do anyone any good to acknowledge it - just let it ride until the kiddo cools off. And oh noes - Aunty Roxy won't like me if I throw a tantrum? *behaves*
XD;;; Don't dance too long! I need my programs to get here!
XD; Yeah, I know the girls I used to babysit? ugh. very VERY spoiled... mom would kind of "buy things" to appease them. So, when mom would leave me money and say "Take them to eat, and take them shopping." their dad was always suprised I still came home with 20$ at the end of the night most nights. When asked why? "They didn't behave well enough to constitute buying them anything." And considering they were old enough to know better... lets just say Dad REALLY REALLY liked that. Mom had to get used to it... but I'm just glad they had one person tell them no in their lives. I think it's going to be hard enough as it is for the younger one (she's not used to not getting her way). The eldest, luckily, caught on rather quick. XD but... I think that's because I was a big role model in her life at a young age. Wonder how those two are doing now. One went to NYC for school the younger? I'm... not completely sure?
XD;;; Nah, Auntie Roxy has her own methods of getting rid of tantrums (depending on the situation).
Don't dance too long! I need my programs to get here!
*dances anyway* :P
XD; Yeah, I know the girls I used to babysit? ugh. very VERY spoiled... mom would kind of "buy things" to appease them. So, when mom would leave me money and say "Take them to eat, and take them shopping." their dad was always suprised I still came home with 20$ at the end of the night most nights. When asked why? "They didn't behave well enough to constitute buying them anything." And considering they were old enough to know better... lets just say Dad REALLY REALLY liked that. Mom had to get used to it... but I'm just glad they had one person tell them no in their lives. I think it's going to be hard enough as it is for the younger one (she's not used to not getting her way). The eldest, luckily, caught on rather quick. XD but... I think that's because I was a big role model in her life at a young age. Wonder how those two are doing now. One went to NYC for school the younger? I'm... not completely sure?
Good for you. There's way too many young people out there who have the 'entitlement' syndrome these days, and they wonder why they aren't getting hired for that six-figure job. Kids need to hear the word 'no' once in a while. It's motivating.
Nah, Auntie Roxy has her own methods of getting rid of tantrums (depending on the situation).
XD; Auntie Roxy's Temper Tantrum Fixes. XD; It depends on the situation. If it's something that causes them to hurt each other (Amily hitting Ruby or being mean). Usually there's punishment involved (from Mom, if she's thare, from me or Ed if we're sitting). If it's not to HARSH and it's just a matter of getting their mind off of it? XD; Distraction is key, but as you said waiting it out. I'm a player tho... I'll play with kids to keep their minds off of things (again, unless they need a repremanding, then playtime's out for a bit.) Amily's is usually (from me) "Behave for your mummy or I won't read to you tonight." And that usually keeps her calm for awhile XD; Eddie told me yesterday that his sister has a new word to keep them in line "NANNY MCPHEE" Evidently they were quite freaked out by her!
I've only had to call parents ONCE when I was babysitting due to a tantrum... that was just cuz I noticed the poor girl was turning BRIGHT red (she was only 3) and had a temperature higher than kids usually do at that age. She ended up being sick (hence the tantrum).
Good point. I'd say it's a nice "fandom" recognition. Now if you got recognition for something of your own, artwork, novel, job well done etc, that would probably be more worthwhile. XD; Let's just say things like that are one of the reasons I will only do fanart if requested. :3 (you and Prin are the only two to request so far... and even then... yours... or at least what I have lying in my brain waiting to come out is less fanarty. XD)
XD;;; OH GOD NO! My mother? I remember this time, I couldn't have been older than 4-5 years of age? I had a temper tantrum in the grocery store or something like Target because she wouldn't buy me something or other? THREW A Tantrum. What did she do? (normally I'd glare at someone who did this XD;) Basically went through the store putting EVERYTHING back while I was having my tantrum and going "See? All those people are so upset by your behavior we have to go home now. Maybe next time you'll behave and can get *whatever it was here*" My parents BEST weapon against me? GUILT. Which is odd. It's also why I'm also (in my opinion) not easily embarassed? My nieces throw tantrums... if I'm there it's "Aunty Roxy isn't going to like you if you keep doing that!" *From their Mum- not me* "Because Auntie Roxy only likes to spend time with good children." Which kinda made me laugh. I tend to relate best to the ones that are monsters ;)
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Ooooooh! Now I'm really excited! *dances in anticipation*
XD;;; OH GOD NO! My mother? I remember this time, I couldn't have been older than 4-5 years of age? I had a temper tantrum in the grocery store or something like Target because she wouldn't buy me something or other? THREW A Tantrum. What did she do? (normally I'd glare at someone who did this XD;) Basically went through the store putting EVERYTHING back while I was having my tantrum and going "See? All those people are so upset by your behavior we have to go home now. Maybe next time you'll behave and can get *whatever it was here*" My parents BEST weapon against me? GUILT. Which is odd. It's also why I'm also (in my opinion) not easily embarassed? My nieces throw tantrums... if I'm there it's "Aunty Roxy isn't going to like you if you keep doing that!" *From their Mum- not me* "Because Auntie Roxy only likes to spend time with good children." Which kinda made me laugh. I tend to relate best to the ones that are monsters ;)
*grins* That's what you're supposed to do, actually, or at least what every wise parent will tell you. If child throws tantrum in store, leave immediately. Your mom was kind enough to put everything back! *grins* I do best if I'm in a situation where I can just ignore said tantrum. It really doesn't do anyone any good to acknowledge it - just let it ride until the kiddo cools off. And oh noes - Aunty Roxy won't like me if I throw a tantrum? *behaves*
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XD; Yeah, I know the girls I used to babysit? ugh. very VERY spoiled... mom would kind of "buy things" to appease them. So, when mom would leave me money and say "Take them to eat, and take them shopping." their dad was always suprised I still came home with 20$ at the end of the night most nights. When asked why? "They didn't behave well enough to constitute buying them anything." And considering they were old enough to know better... lets just say Dad REALLY REALLY liked that. Mom had to get used to it... but I'm just glad they had one person tell them no in their lives. I think it's going to be hard enough as it is for the younger one (she's not used to not getting her way). The eldest, luckily, caught on rather quick. XD but... I think that's because I was a big role model in her life at a young age. Wonder how those two are doing now. One went to NYC for school the younger? I'm... not completely sure?
XD;;; Nah, Auntie Roxy has her own methods of getting rid of tantrums (depending on the situation).
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*dances anyway* :P
XD; Yeah, I know the girls I used to babysit? ugh. very VERY spoiled... mom would kind of "buy things" to appease them. So, when mom would leave me money and say "Take them to eat, and take them shopping." their dad was always suprised I still came home with 20$ at the end of the night most nights. When asked why? "They didn't behave well enough to constitute buying them anything." And considering they were old enough to know better... lets just say Dad REALLY REALLY liked that. Mom had to get used to it... but I'm just glad they had one person tell them no in their lives. I think it's going to be hard enough as it is for the younger one (she's not used to not getting her way). The eldest, luckily, caught on rather quick. XD but... I think that's because I was a big role model in her life at a young age. Wonder how those two are doing now. One went to NYC for school the younger? I'm... not completely sure?
Good for you. There's way too many young people out there who have the 'entitlement' syndrome these days, and they wonder why they aren't getting hired for that six-figure job. Kids need to hear the word 'no' once in a while. It's motivating.
Nah, Auntie Roxy has her own methods of getting rid of tantrums (depending on the situation).
*laughs* Now you'll have to share, of course!
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I've only had to call parents ONCE when I was babysitting due to a tantrum... that was just cuz I noticed the poor girl was turning BRIGHT red (she was only 3) and had a temperature higher than kids usually do at that age. She ended up being sick (hence the tantrum).
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