kids don't need to watch where they walk...do they?

[paaaaants]

In Chicago this afternoon, I was on a two hour layover between Amtrak trains from Minneapolis to Michigan. I was trying [unsuccessfully] to dodge a hyper-active four year old in the food court area. I politely said "Pardon me, sir," to the small child. This usually prompts a smile from the parent at me calling their young child sir, and then to

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[cryingcat613]

That reminds me of Jordan's quote in The Great Gatsby, when she said that it didn't matter how she drove because everyone else would drive better (and we all know how that ended).

[sugarblue_sunny]

Downright perfect observation, that.

[cryingcat613]

Thank you!

[step6error]

Another entry that proves that my face really can make the D: emoticon.

[xylen]

I'd have been tempted to get up to leave at the same time she does, cleaning up my mess and taking my tray to the trash, only to purposefully blunder into her and dump said mess all over her. Then just tell her,"You need to watch where you walk. YOU'RE an adult."

[elliebytes]

That's not really teaching the child any self-control. I hate this "you're the adult, so you have be extra craeful so my little kiddy-kins can run amuck"

[misoka_mine]

Wtf, how can any sensible person say that to another person? I swear, some people are just blinded by stupidity. I am so sorry you experienced that. I assure you, most people would find that irritating. She'll come to regret letting him run wild like that and not be responsible for his own actions later.

[paaaaants]

Judging from her attitude, I bet she won't regret it.

[mewmew]

Probably not. Seems she'll be the type to blame anyone and everyone but herself if something bad happens to the little idiot.