Spoiled Brats

[QUOTE="cheeselover"][QUOTE="Theokhoth"]

Kids want to read =/= kids are entitled to every book they want.

sparkypants

Well, they were at the book section. Im pretty sure they were set on buying a book. 16 and an overreaction to a book called "twilight"? shes old enough to read most books. also, if the case was she should get a job, the dad shouldve said that.

It's not like she was asking for 20 books. Just one book.

It's not like she was asking for 20 books. Just one book.

taj7575

Rewarding bad behavior never, ever works. It just makes it worse. And who cares if it's one or twenty books? The parent is buying it.

well, reading is good, but not always acceptable for teens, however twilight esque books seem reasonableFracturemaster

[QUOTE="taj7575"]

It's not like she was asking for 20 books. Just one book.

Theokhoth

Rewarding bad behavior never, ever works. It just makes it worse. And who cares if it's one or twenty books? The parent is buying it.

Hmm, bad behavior? It seemed like a kid who overreacted to her father overreacting. that wouldve been better said.

[QUOTE="Fracturemaster"]well, reading is good, but not always acceptable for teens, however twilight esque books seem reasonablesparkypants

shes 16, and shopping for books at target. inappropriate books in target? not really. besides, why would she want to get an inappropriate book?

and the surprise thing? How bout just a book now and a little present later?

Oh, immature actions? it was an overreaction to an overreaction.

Well, they were at the book section. Im pretty sure they were set on buying a book. 16 and an overreaction to a book called "twilight"? shes old enough to read most books. also, if the case was she should get a job, the dad shouldve said that.

It's not like she was asking for 20 books. Just one book.

taj7575

[QUOTE="taj7575"]

Well, they were at the book section. Im pretty sure they were set on buying a book. 16 and an overreaction to a book called "twilight"? shes old enough to read most books. also, if the case was she should get a job, the dad shouldve said that.

It's not like she was asking for 20 books. Just one book.

sparkypants

"Well, can I just get this book?? PLEASE!!" - girl

"NO!"

yes, but thats video games. Books are good. why would it be wrong to buy a book? It's not like shes asking for one every week, or asking for 20 books ( as ive mentioned )

[QUOTE="sparkypants"][QUOTE="Fracturemaster"]well, reading is good, but not always acceptable for teens, however twilight esque books seem reasonabletaj7575

shes 16, and shopping for books at target. inappropriate books in target? not really. besides, why would she want to get an inappropriate book?

and the surprise thing? How bout just a book now and a little present later?

Oh, immature actions? it was an overreaction to an overreaction.

"Well, can I just get this book?? PLEASE!!" - girl

"NO!"

yes, but thats video games. Books are good. why would it be wrong to buy a book? It's not like shes asking for one every week, or asking for 20 books ( as ive mentioned )

taj7575

I apologize TC for the double post

[QUOTE="taj7575"]

[QUOTE="sparkypants"] well no is saying the kid shouldnt be allowed to read, we are commenting on her behavior and how do you expect the father to know whats in twilight? Hes allowed to read the book before he lets his daughter read it, hes being a good parent. Its not like hes saying YOU CANT READ! hes saying I have to read it first. Maybe he made a mental note and is going to pick it up and read it later(maybe he was like the women and bought it for her for christmas). The point isnt the denial of the book the child's immature actions in the store. sparkypants

shes 16, and shopping for books at target. inappropriate books in target? not really. besides, why would she want to get an inappropriate book?

and the surprise thing? How bout just a book now and a little present later?

Oh, immature actions? it was an overreaction to an overreaction.

wow its TARGET. what type of books do you expect them to sell there? Besides, 16 year olds can handle r rated movies and m games.

[QUOTE="taj7575"]

"Well, can I just get this book?? PLEASE!!" - girl

"NO!"

yes, but thats video games. Books are good. why would it be wrong to buy a book? It's not like shes asking for one every week, or asking for 20 books ( as ive mentioned )

sparkypants

I apologize TC for the double post

she already has all the books from the series except for this one. why would this one be bad all of a sudden? It doesnt seem like she was begging and pleading too much, just a "ok comeon pleeeease??". thats not as bad as I saw some kids do, especially over video games. by the quotes, it doesnt look like she whined that much.

wow its TARGET. what type of books do you expect them to sell there? Besides, 16 year olds can handle r rated movies and m games.

taj7575

she already has all the books from the series except for this one. why would this one be bad all of a sudden? It doesnt seem like she was begging and pleading too much, just a "ok comeon pleeeease??". thats not as bad as I saw some kids do, especially over video games. by the quotes, it doesnt look like she whined that much.

taj7575

[QUOTE="taj7575"]

wow its TARGET. what type of books do you expect them to sell there? Besides, 16 year olds can handle r rated movies and m games.

sparkypants

she already has all the books from the series except for this one. why would this one be bad all of a sudden? It doesnt seem like she was begging and pleading too much, just a "ok comeon pleeeease??". thats not as bad as I saw some kids do, especially over video games. by the quotes, it doesnt look like she whined that much.

taj7575

1. I doubt a 16 year old would be looking for a book like that.

2. thats like saying JK Rowling coming out with a book called "Harry Potter and his secret sexual pleasures".

well a lot of people here are not necessarily brats for it, but you pretty much have to be spoiled if you have so many video games you go on to websites to discuss them. the majority of the people here probably come from families with like four times the average family income. not to troll, just to remind you guys that you all have a lot of nice things as well, for the most part.quiglythegreat

1. I doubt a 16 year old would be looking for a book like that.

2. thats like saying JK Rowling coming out with a book called "Harry Potter and his secret sexual pleasures".

taj7575

[QUOTE="taj7575"]

1. I doubt a 16 year old would be looking for a book like that.

2. thats like saying JK Rowling coming out with a book called "Harry Potter and his secret sexual pleasures".

sparkypants

wow it's a shame she's 16. oh wait...

[QUOTE="sparkypants"][QUOTE="taj7575"]

1. I doubt a 16 year old would be looking for a book like that.

2. thats like saying JK Rowling coming out with a book called "Harry Potter and his secret sexual pleasures".

taj7575

wow it's a shame she's 16. oh wait...

Here is a similar conversation between my son and I not that long ago.

Son: I want that (points to large truck).

Me: No. We came here to get something for Mom and then we're leaving.

Son: I want it!

Me: (Looks at son)

Son: (Shuts up and never mentions it again)

My son is at the point that all my wife and I have to do is look his direction and he knows he crossed a line that should not have been crossed.

It sounds like the Dad is being reasonable and I certainly do not want my son reading, watching, or listening to anything unless my wife or I research the product ourselves and know everything we can about it. Finally, when we say "no", this is not a debate.

Here is a similar conversation between my son and I not that long ago.

Son: I want that (points to large truck).

Me: No. We came here to get something for Mom and then we're leaving.

Son: I want it!

Me: (Looks at son)

Son: (Shuts up and never mentions it again)

My son is at the point that all my wife and I have to do is look his direction and he knows he crossed a line that should not have been crossed.

It sounds like the Dad is being reasonable and I certainly do not want my son reading, watching, or listening to anything unless my wife or I research the product ourselves and know everything we can about it. Finally, when we say "no", this is not a debate.

Here is a similar conversation between my son and I not that long ago.

Son: I want that (points to large truck).

Me: No. We came here to get something for Mom and then we're leaving.

Son: I want it!

Me: (Looks at son)

Son: (Shuts up and never mentions it again)

My son is at the point that all my wife and I have to do is look his direction and he knows he crossed a line that should not have been crossed.

It sounds like the Dad is being reasonable and I certainly do not want my son reading, watching, or listening to anything unless my wife or I research the product ourselves and know everything we can about it. Finally, when we say "no", this is not a debate.

stepnkev

Here is a similar conversation between my son and I not that long ago.

Son: I want that (points to large truck).

Me: No. We came here to get something for Mom and then we're leaving.

Son: I want it!

Me: (Looks at son)

Son: (Shuts up and never mentions it again)

My son is at the point that all my wife and I have to do is look his direction and he knows he crossed a line that should not have been crossed.

It sounds like the Dad is being reasonable and I certainly do not want my son reading, watching, or listening to anything unless my wife or I research the product ourselves and know everything we can about it. Finally, when we say "no", this is not a debate.

stepnkev

Just watch any "Super Sweet 16" episode and wait for the famous line: "If my parent's don't get me this car, I will be so mad"barcx17

I constantly hear toddlers screaming at decibels that almost shatter my skull in stores.Bigboi500