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Parents treat child like 'baby emperor' in food court

STOMPer Dunbekuku was annoyed to see that the parents of this child allowed him to misbehave in a food court at Sun Plaza in Sembawang.

Said the STOMPer:

"This photo was taken at Sembawang Sun Plaza when I was having a meal with my 9-year-old daughter.

"She was also shaking her head when we spotted this family.

"What happened was that the father was holding a spoonful of rice and was waiting patiently for the emperor son to complete his jumping, slamming of table, noise pollution before eating half a spoon and then repeat his spoilt brat behaviour all over again.

"Later the mother came in and managed to make him sit still.

"I was more shocked to see that she actually let him sit on the dining table with his leg and shoe on it!

"As a father myself, I believe all parents love their kids.

"However what I'm trying to say to all parents is that please know the difference between love and spoiling your child.

"Don't bring a monkey out and upset others because children are innocent -- whatever they do only reflect what kind of lousy parents we are."

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Lincolngoh said   on 6 Nov, 2009   Report as offensive  
Kids should be treated like smokers and made to sit in a red box kiddy section.
Limedose said   on 5 Nov, 2009   Report as offensive  
To be frankly honest, I see many undisciplined kids here. Many parents seem to think that children are a status symbol or 'accessory'. I've seen many parents (if you can call them that) that walk around, ignorant of their child. Usually, the maid is the one raising the kid and some of these 'tai tais' and 'tow kays' can even scold the maid for giving their kid some MUCH NEEDED discipline. Besides, it seems that people frown upon scolding or spanking kids. Sometimes, when I take my little sister and brother out and they misbehave, I get horrified looks when I scold, spank, or (worst of all) don't let them have what they want. Kids will misbehave and I don't think it's anyone's business how a parent wants to deal with their kid. In the end, when the kid gets older and doesn't respect them, they'll be the ones to suffer the embarrassment. If the author of this post wants a peaceful, quiet meal, then I suggest they stay at home where other people will not disturb them.
Lian1974 said   on 5 Nov, 2009   Report as offensive  
I understand that there are some children who are hyperactive.
No matter how much parents love your children just shouldn't allow your children to behaviour in this kind of manner in the public!
Parents just need to discipline your children well!
macbeally said   on 4 Nov, 2009   Report as offensive  
i totally agree that no one is trained to be a parent, i totally agree that the boy is behaving like a normal child. but please..... would you sit on the chair knowing that someone had stepped on it previously??? This is basic courtesy and respect for other people who might use the same table later. The behaviour of the child clearly reflects the parents moral values, beliefs and attitudes.
CheangDavid said   on 24 Jul, 2008   Report as offensive  
Please read gender as gentle
discusfish said   on 24 Jul, 2008   Report as offensive  
after reading this post for 2 days, still cannot figure out why a self claim gracious parent calling other ppl child monkey,own child is always better than others?
CheangDavid said   on 24 Jul, 2008   Report as offensive  
No Law says you must know to be ready to be parents before you get married. Married does not means that you have been assumed you know how to handle a family. Should not use hurting words like MONKEY even you are very angry. Mr.Dunbekuku you are parents, this may be a transactional period for others to learn how to be parents, please be gender in you comment.
discusfish said   on 24 Jul, 2008   Report as offensive  
Time for stomp to have moderator