I have been diligently answering questions and saving them as blog posts all week, and I had one scheduled to post today, but I need to break in to ask this very important question?
What the hell is the matter with people? And, is it me or the rest of the world? (OK, that's two questions).
Before I describe the two experiences that led me to want to scream at the world, let me pimp my interview at Jail Diet. Tiffany, who is a frequent reader here, is doing this really cool thing where she is interviewing her favorite bloggers (I'm still shocked anyone reads this, let alone that I am anyone anyone's favorite anything). The questions were great and fun, and you could tell she really spent some time here to come up with these questions.
Now, the rantiness.
I've been taking Michael to my neighborhood playground everyday around 4. The past 3 days in a row two little 5 year old girls (I asked how old they are) are on the playground, by themselves. (It's a law where I live that a child may not be unsupervised until they are 8, besides that 5 is really young).
Putting that aside, they are horribly mean to Michael. Throw mulch at him, one spit at him, another one swung into him and he started to cry and said "no babies on the playground." They tell him to go away and won't let him go down the slide. Luckily, Michael is so good natured, that besides for the swing incident he hasn't really noticed. But, this behavior is despicable.
Yesterday I asked them where they lived, one wouldn't tell me (because she has a brain in her head), and the other one pointed to her house. I knocked on the door, and told the mom about her daughter not being allowed to be unsupervised and her torturing of my two year old. She didn't even apologize. She just said she would get her. Then, the other 5 year old was left there alone. Is it me? Would you really leave your 5 year old alone at a playground? And, if a parent told me my child spit at another child, let alone a two year old, I would be mortified. So, that's people suck instance #1
Today, I go to the dentist for a regular scheduled cleaning. The hygienist, no lie, TELLS ME I am bulimic. Why, you ask? Because the enamel on my teeth is wearing off. After I insist to her I am not bulimic she looks at my chart and says, "oh, your generation got fluoride treatments, that can take the enamel off your teeth." She couldn't have started there and ended with bulimia? She then told me my lower lip is uncooperative and I not brushing my teeth correctly and accused my parents of either not sending me to the orthodontist or being cheap in the orthodontia because I have a tooth that is crooked. In all honesty, I spent my teenage years in braces and am not doing it again. I have a tooth that shifted later in life, and there is no way I'm wearing braces again.
Um, hello, this is your customer service? You are telling me I have an eating disorder without even looking at my chart? You think I grew up dirt poor and my parents didn't take care of me? Keep it to yourself please.
And so I ask, is it me? What is the matter with people?
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Thanks for the link!
And, oh my *$#&(#(&$(*#$U*#$))(!!!! Is what I want to say! On both accounts.
1.) No, I would never ever ever leave my 5 year old on a playground unsupervised no matter what.
2.) That’s so rude that she didn’t apologize (guess the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree)
3.) I would have seriously gotten up out of my chair–bib, drool, and all and left. Isn’t there someone you can complain to? My hygenist is hard on the flossing, but that aside, we talk about movies and Italian restaurants.
Thanks for the link!
And, oh my *$#&(#(&$(*#$U*#$))(!!!! Is what I want to say! On both accounts.
1.) No, I would never ever ever leave my 5 year old on a playground unsupervised no matter what.
2.) That’s so rude that she didn’t apologize (guess the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree)
3.) I would have seriously gotten up out of my chair–bib, drool, and all and left. Isn’t there someone you can complain to? My hygenist is hard on the flossing, but that aside, we talk about movies and Italian restaurants.
Thanks for the link!
And, oh my *$#&(#(&$(*#$U*#$))(!!!! Is what I want to say! On both accounts.
1.) No, I would never ever ever leave my 5 year old on a playground unsupervised no matter what.
2.) That’s so rude that she didn’t apologize (guess the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree)
3.) I would have seriously gotten up out of my chair–bib, drool, and all and left. Isn’t there someone you can complain to? My hygenist is hard on the flossing, but that aside, we talk about movies and Italian restaurants.
Thanks for the link!
And, oh my *$#&(#(&$(*#$U*#$))(!!!! Is what I want to say! On both accounts.
1.) No, I would never ever ever leave my 5 year old on a playground unsupervised no matter what.
2.) That’s so rude that she didn’t apologize (guess the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree)
3.) I would have seriously gotten up out of my chair–bib, drool, and all and left. Isn’t there someone you can complain to? My hygenist is hard on the flossing, but that aside, we talk about movies and Italian restaurants.
i seriously would die if someone accused me of being bulimic!!!! my friend went to the dentist after having her baby and had dozens of cavities from all the barfing she did while pregnant and was also asked if she was bulimic and she was all, “yes, i threw up for nine months, but not on purpose!!”
i seriously would die if someone accused me of being bulimic!!!! my friend went to the dentist after having her baby and had dozens of cavities from all the barfing she did while pregnant and was also asked if she was bulimic and she was all, “yes, i threw up for nine months, but not on purpose!!”
i seriously would die if someone accused me of being bulimic!!!! my friend went to the dentist after having her baby and had dozens of cavities from all the barfing she did while pregnant and was also asked if she was bulimic and she was all, “yes, i threw up for nine months, but not on purpose!!”
i seriously would die if someone accused me of being bulimic!!!! my friend went to the dentist after having her baby and had dozens of cavities from all the barfing she did while pregnant and was also asked if she was bulimic and she was all, “yes, i threw up for nine months, but not on purpose!!”
Jodi, I’ve meant to comment you. I just love reading your blog.
I can’t get over what your hygenist said. That is extremely RUDE!!!!
And as for the playground situation. That is sad that parents just don’t care. Poor Michael..
Jodi, I’ve meant to comment you. I just love reading your blog.
I can’t get over what your hygenist said. That is extremely RUDE!!!!
And as for the playground situation. That is sad that parents just don’t care. Poor Michael..
Jodi, I’ve meant to comment you. I just love reading your blog.
I can’t get over what your hygenist said. That is extremely RUDE!!!!
And as for the playground situation. That is sad that parents just don’t care. Poor Michael..
Jodi, I’ve meant to comment you. I just love reading your blog.
I can’t get over what your hygenist said. That is extremely RUDE!!!!
And as for the playground situation. That is sad that parents just don’t care. Poor Michael..
Wow. Both of those experiences are eyebrow raising, to say the least. Speak with the dentist about the hygenist issue, I’m sure they would be interested to know.
As for the kids, wow. I barely let Emily out of my sight in my backyard, let alone leave a 5-year old unattended in a park. I would be way too worried about someone taking off with my kid to let them be alone in the park.
Hope tomorrow goes better!
Wow. Both of those experiences are eyebrow raising, to say the least. Speak with the dentist about the hygenist issue, I’m sure they would be interested to know.
As for the kids, wow. I barely let Emily out of my sight in my backyard, let alone leave a 5-year old unattended in a park. I would be way too worried about someone taking off with my kid to let them be alone in the park.
Hope tomorrow goes better!
Wow. Both of those experiences are eyebrow raising, to say the least. Speak with the dentist about the hygenist issue, I’m sure they would be interested to know.
As for the kids, wow. I barely let Emily out of my sight in my backyard, let alone leave a 5-year old unattended in a park. I would be way too worried about someone taking off with my kid to let them be alone in the park.
Hope tomorrow goes better!
Wow. Both of those experiences are eyebrow raising, to say the least. Speak with the dentist about the hygenist issue, I’m sure they would be interested to know.
As for the kids, wow. I barely let Emily out of my sight in my backyard, let alone leave a 5-year old unattended in a park. I would be way too worried about someone taking off with my kid to let them be alone in the park.
Hope tomorrow goes better!
Besides doing what you did – I would probably still be so mad that I would call the police and tell them that there is a lost child in the park. Hopefully the parents would be so horrified that they would keep a watchful eye on her. Then call the dentist and let them know the snide remarks that the dental hygenist is saying to the patients.
Besides doing what you did – I would probably still be so mad that I would call the police and tell them that there is a lost child in the park. Hopefully the parents would be so horrified that they would keep a watchful eye on her. Then call the dentist and let them know the snide remarks that the dental hygenist is saying to the patients.
Besides doing what you did – I would probably still be so mad that I would call the police and tell them that there is a lost child in the park. Hopefully the parents would be so horrified that they would keep a watchful eye on her. Then call the dentist and let them know the snide remarks that the dental hygenist is saying to the patients.
Besides doing what you did – I would probably still be so mad that I would call the police and tell them that there is a lost child in the park. Hopefully the parents would be so horrified that they would keep a watchful eye on her. Then call the dentist and let them know the snide remarks that the dental hygenist is saying to the patients.
I’m trying to imagine leaving a 5 year old at a park unsupervised and I just can’t even wrap my mind around it. Seriously, call the cops if you see that again. That’s just scary bad parenting right there. (Not you, the moron who cares so little about their child that they let them go off like that.)
I’m trying to imagine leaving a 5 year old at a park unsupervised and I just can’t even wrap my mind around it. Seriously, call the cops if you see that again. That’s just scary bad parenting right there. (Not you, the moron who cares so little about their child that they let them go off like that.)
I’m trying to imagine leaving a 5 year old at a park unsupervised and I just can’t even wrap my mind around it. Seriously, call the cops if you see that again. That’s just scary bad parenting right there. (Not you, the moron who cares so little about their child that they let them go off like that.)
I’m trying to imagine leaving a 5 year old at a park unsupervised and I just can’t even wrap my mind around it. Seriously, call the cops if you see that again. That’s just scary bad parenting right there. (Not you, the moron who cares so little about their child that they let them go off like that.)
Some people are such dumbasses. The 5 year old issue is awful on so many levels. I feel bad for the kids that the parents are ok with them being outside totally unsupervised. I’m sure the kids are partially acting out for lack of attention/trying to get attention. Good thing Michael wasn’t aware of it.
And the hygenist? I hope you told the dentist what she said. Her comment was inexcusable.
Some people are such dumbasses. The 5 year old issue is awful on so many levels. I feel bad for the kids that the parents are ok with them being outside totally unsupervised. I’m sure the kids are partially acting out for lack of attention/trying to get attention. Good thing Michael wasn’t aware of it.
And the hygenist? I hope you told the dentist what she said. Her comment was inexcusable.
Some people are such dumbasses. The 5 year old issue is awful on so many levels. I feel bad for the kids that the parents are ok with them being outside totally unsupervised. I’m sure the kids are partially acting out for lack of attention/trying to get attention. Good thing Michael wasn’t aware of it.
And the hygenist? I hope you told the dentist what she said. Her comment was inexcusable.
Some people are such dumbasses. The 5 year old issue is awful on so many levels. I feel bad for the kids that the parents are ok with them being outside totally unsupervised. I’m sure the kids are partially acting out for lack of attention/trying to get attention. Good thing Michael wasn’t aware of it.
And the hygenist? I hope you told the dentist what she said. Her comment was inexcusable.
I cannot stop thinking about your both rants. I read them earlier today but couldn’t comment then.
Re the kids: I agree about calling the cops. Whether the parents were overwhelmed or just irresponsible they need a larger lesson. Unfortunately I’ve dealt with WAY too many kids whose parents don’t hold them accountable. So painfully sad.
Re the dental visit: what if you HAD an eating disorder? Sounds like she was creating a warm and caring environment for you to disclose a painful problem. As if going to the dentist wasn’t hard enough. That is just inexcusible.
I cannot stop thinking about your both rants. I read them earlier today but couldn’t comment then.
Re the kids: I agree about calling the cops. Whether the parents were overwhelmed or just irresponsible they need a larger lesson. Unfortunately I’ve dealt with WAY too many kids whose parents don’t hold them accountable. So painfully sad.
Re the dental visit: what if you HAD an eating disorder? Sounds like she was creating a warm and caring environment for you to disclose a painful problem. As if going to the dentist wasn’t hard enough. That is just inexcusible.
I cannot stop thinking about your both rants. I read them earlier today but couldn’t comment then.
Re the kids: I agree about calling the cops. Whether the parents were overwhelmed or just irresponsible they need a larger lesson. Unfortunately I’ve dealt with WAY too many kids whose parents don’t hold them accountable. So painfully sad.
Re the dental visit: what if you HAD an eating disorder? Sounds like she was creating a warm and caring environment for you to disclose a painful problem. As if going to the dentist wasn’t hard enough. That is just inexcusible.
I cannot stop thinking about your both rants. I read them earlier today but couldn’t comment then.
Re the kids: I agree about calling the cops. Whether the parents were overwhelmed or just irresponsible they need a larger lesson. Unfortunately I’ve dealt with WAY too many kids whose parents don’t hold them accountable. So painfully sad.
Re the dental visit: what if you HAD an eating disorder? Sounds like she was creating a warm and caring environment for you to disclose a painful problem. As if going to the dentist wasn’t hard enough. That is just inexcusible.
HOLY CRAP-O-LA! I would have been pissed with the dental assistant. But more importantly about the 5 yr old girls. Next time call the local Child Protection Service office (CPS). That is neglect. My mom used to be a social worker in that area, so I’ve heard horror stories of kids younger than that being left alone. God forbid some pedophile come along…geez!!!!!
HOLY CRAP-O-LA! I would have been pissed with the dental assistant. But more importantly about the 5 yr old girls. Next time call the local Child Protection Service office (CPS). That is neglect. My mom used to be a social worker in that area, so I’ve heard horror stories of kids younger than that being left alone. God forbid some pedophile come along…geez!!!!!
HOLY CRAP-O-LA! I would have been pissed with the dental assistant. But more importantly about the 5 yr old girls. Next time call the local Child Protection Service office (CPS). That is neglect. My mom used to be a social worker in that area, so I’ve heard horror stories of kids younger than that being left alone. God forbid some pedophile come along…geez!!!!!
HOLY CRAP-O-LA! I would have been pissed with the dental assistant. But more importantly about the 5 yr old girls. Next time call the local Child Protection Service office (CPS). That is neglect. My mom used to be a social worker in that area, so I’ve heard horror stories of kids younger than that being left alone. God forbid some pedophile come along…geez!!!!!
Those both sound like issues that called for you to reach out, grab the person by the shoulders, shake them, and yell “what the hell is the matter with you?!?!?!?!”
Those both sound like issues that called for you to reach out, grab the person by the shoulders, shake them, and yell “what the hell is the matter with you?!?!?!?!”
Those both sound like issues that called for you to reach out, grab the person by the shoulders, shake them, and yell “what the hell is the matter with you?!?!?!?!”
Those both sound like issues that called for you to reach out, grab the person by the shoulders, shake them, and yell “what the hell is the matter with you?!?!?!?!”
Wow! You know I just was talking with a friend of mine today about idiotic things that people say and do . Not that I don’t ever put my foot in my mouth, but sometimes I just feel like people say things that are on a whole different level of offensiveness. I think 5 years old is way too young to be at a park by themselves and I do think it’s extremely rude that the mom didn’t apologize.
Sounds like the hygienist needs to work on her bedside manner. What she said was offensive.
Wow! You know I just was talking with a friend of mine today about idiotic things that people say and do . Not that I don’t ever put my foot in my mouth, but sometimes I just feel like people say things that are on a whole different level of offensiveness. I think 5 years old is way too young to be at a park by themselves and I do think it’s extremely rude that the mom didn’t apologize.
Sounds like the hygienist needs to work on her bedside manner. What she said was offensive.
Wow! You know I just was talking with a friend of mine today about idiotic things that people say and do . Not that I don’t ever put my foot in my mouth, but sometimes I just feel like people say things that are on a whole different level of offensiveness. I think 5 years old is way too young to be at a park by themselves and I do think it’s extremely rude that the mom didn’t apologize.
Sounds like the hygienist needs to work on her bedside manner. What she said was offensive.
Wow! You know I just was talking with a friend of mine today about idiotic things that people say and do . Not that I don’t ever put my foot in my mouth, but sometimes I just feel like people say things that are on a whole different level of offensiveness. I think 5 years old is way too young to be at a park by themselves and I do think it’s extremely rude that the mom didn’t apologize.
Sounds like the hygienist needs to work on her bedside manner. What she said was offensive.
I have nothing new to add other than a hearty “HEAR! HEAR!” to everything you wrote and the responses you have received. What is wrong with people?
This is one of my deepest complaints about humanity; that we just don’t know how to be good to each other. ugh.
Also wanted to say that I loved the interview. It was great to read all about you!
I have nothing new to add other than a hearty “HEAR! HEAR!” to everything you wrote and the responses you have received. What is wrong with people?
This is one of my deepest complaints about humanity; that we just don’t know how to be good to each other. ugh.
Also wanted to say that I loved the interview. It was great to read all about you!
I have nothing new to add other than a hearty “HEAR! HEAR!” to everything you wrote and the responses you have received. What is wrong with people?
This is one of my deepest complaints about humanity; that we just don’t know how to be good to each other. ugh.
Also wanted to say that I loved the interview. It was great to read all about you!
I have nothing new to add other than a hearty “HEAR! HEAR!” to everything you wrote and the responses you have received. What is wrong with people?
This is one of my deepest complaints about humanity; that we just don’t know how to be good to each other. ugh.
Also wanted to say that I loved the interview. It was great to read all about you!