tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post5822446667915398826..comments2024-03-15T14:47:21.170-04:00Comments on Lemon Gloria: I need some help with thisLemon Gloriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07280085058516960260noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-76669154828922777192014-05-22T22:10:43.084-04:002014-05-22T22:10:43.084-04:00Wow. Circling? That is more than a temper tantru...Wow. Circling? That is more than a temper tantrum. Yikes! Thank you for staying far away from him! ljhlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16356888171983629688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-21622545991249406512014-05-22T19:26:00.621-04:002014-05-22T19:26:00.621-04:00Yes, Connie! Little kids do things like this! Some...Yes, Connie! Little kids do things like this! Sometimes their little brains are all, you need to pee now now now! I have one friend who has to sprint to the bathroom with her kid, and they often don't make it.<br /><br />I think he's an angry man, or damaged by something, and that made him super angry in this instance. I'm just staying away.Lemon Gloriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07280085058516960260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-2996690822195879232014-05-22T19:24:39.562-04:002014-05-22T19:24:39.562-04:00He didn't talk to us today. And he only glared...He didn't talk to us today. And he only glared as my friend and her son walked by - he didn't try to say anything and didn't follow. Also, when I got one of the dads to walk past him with me to talk to our kids, the dad made the "I'm watching you" motion. To which the man didn't react. I was afraid he might pull out a gun or throw a punch but he did nothing.Lemon Gloriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07280085058516960260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-5773124989624732592014-05-22T19:23:05.806-04:002014-05-22T19:23:05.806-04:00I don't know who his daughter was, the team th...I don't know who his daughter was, the team that was playing yesterday and today had girls that were at least 4th grade. I myself am going to doubt that they pay any heed to little boys at all.<br /><br />Yes, you are right. There are many things that become a big deal because we let them. If he'd said he was offended, I'd have apologized for him being offended.Lemon Gloriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07280085058516960260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-33551161607726867892014-05-22T19:21:06.053-04:002014-05-22T19:21:06.053-04:00So, his anger was so scary, and then the fact that...So, his anger was so scary, and then the fact that he kept glaring and glaring was jarring. And then when my friend told me that he had been circling her and her son and glaring until they left, it made it creepy scary. I don't believe that with that behavior we would've had a rational conversation, and in fact, seeing him today I realized that I'm actually scared of him.Lemon Gloriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07280085058516960260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-10577385176866851762014-05-22T19:14:50.618-04:002014-05-22T19:14:50.618-04:00You're most certainly entitled to your opinion...You're most certainly entitled to your opinion, parent or not! I put this out there, and don't expect everyone to agree with me. So, what I've been telling Jordan, and I think my behavior is reinforcing, is that it is OK with me, and with the people we hang out with - many of whom are European - but it is not OK with everyone. I wouldn't say we find it cute; we find it expedient. <br />Also, sometimes little kids don't verbalize that they have to pee until like 15 seconds before they do so. There are most definitely laws, although I don't know at what age they start. But he's well aware that he can get away with this because he's a little kid, and that adults absolutely cannot. And if he wanted to take it to the police I would tell them that he was menacing us and that if he glares and circles any of the women and/or their children again, that I won't hesitate to call them.Lemon Gloriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07280085058516960260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-77585560465526703982014-05-22T17:00:11.055-04:002014-05-22T17:00:11.055-04:00Good grief. The guy needs to lighten up. It happen...Good grief. The guy needs to lighten up. It happens! I had one little boy just stop in the middle of the play ground and start peeing in front of everyone. (I forgot to say that I am a preschool teacher.) Once he was done, I got down on his level and just shared with him that in the future if he needs to go potty...just let me know and I'll take him to the restroom. Not a big deal. All the kids just kept on playing. If I had called him out, it would have upset him and drawn everyone's attention. Lisa, I'm sorry that this happened and upset you. Some folks are just poopie heads.:) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12999823047357115320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-39374793531935518122014-05-22T16:46:50.381-04:002014-05-22T16:46:50.381-04:00I will absolutely not say anything unless I have t...I will absolutely not say anything unless I have to. But that is the thing - seriously, that's where your brain goes first? Yikes.Lemon Gloriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07280085058516960260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-72455294993990446542014-05-22T16:40:13.911-04:002014-05-22T16:40:13.911-04:00He glared at my friend and her son when they walke...He glared at my friend and her son when they walked by him today, but hasn't looked over at us since. I am going to follow your advice if he approaches us. Frankly, he scares me.Lemon Gloriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07280085058516960260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-64533693952077021682014-05-22T16:21:39.518-04:002014-05-22T16:21:39.518-04:00I"m with Jessica. Was the daughter carrying ...I"m with Jessica. Was the daughter carrying binoculars? <br /><br />This man was way overreacting. He demanded you do what you were already doing and then threw a silent, grown-up version of a temper tantrum when you didn't fall all over yourself apologizing. I doubt he'll try to talk to you again and I certainly wouldn't approach him. ljhlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16356888171983629688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-43563965333082448252014-05-22T15:48:33.793-04:002014-05-22T15:48:33.793-04:00I wouldn't approach him. If he approaches you ...I wouldn't approach him. If he approaches you or makes it terribly uncomfortable to be there, I'd say "I'm sorry you were offended." If he continues, I'd point out that they are 4 year old boys, you'll try to keep them from doing it (not), and really, it's not a big deal. <br /><br />FWIW, if my daughter saw that she'd be highly amused. <br /><br />Some of the stuff that parents get crazy over becomes a big deal because they make it a big deal! Had his daughter seen, he could just say "Hey, it's not the best idea to pee outside, but they're little boys." I guarantee his daughter wouldn't have thought another thing of it. If he freaked out, it would be seared into her memory!Cheryl S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01539227048920895380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-61985469066413254712014-05-22T15:47:35.878-04:002014-05-22T15:47:35.878-04:00So tough. On one hand, you can't be responsibl...So tough. On one hand, you can't be responsible for other people's parenting decisions, and on the other hand the boys *know* they aren't supposed to be peeing out doors, so you can understand the dad being upset (even if it is for the stupidest of reasons). He's wrong, but he's not wrong. Wait and see, protect your kids from his anger, redirect them (for the millionth time) and if there is a problem and Dad actually gets in your face about it or acts in a manner that's aggressive remind him that you both have examples to set for your kids, and this can be a teaching moment for you both. but he won't, because he'd actually have to be a mature adult to have that conversation, and if he was a mature adult you'd have had a convo about it in the first place instead of huffing and puffing. so yeah, ignore, and if it happens again it happens again and you keep fighting the good fight. The Maiden Metallurgisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05897256429726150185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-53506454417634930422014-05-22T15:40:24.532-04:002014-05-22T15:40:24.532-04:00I'm not a parent. (Read: I have no clue and I ...I'm not a parent. (Read: I have no clue and I expect you to dismiss my comment.) That said, your behavior is reinforcing that Jordan can do what you are saying he really shouldn't do. At 4, it's arguably cute. But at what age is it no longer cute? 6? 12? 33? Maybe it's no big deal to you. But I expect there are laws about public urination so if push came to shove (which I hope it doesn't) your glowering buddy there could probably make things uncomfortable for you. I get that he doesn't want your son exposing himself in an area where his daughter might see it. I do. Different people respond differently to the whole nakey thing.lacochran's evil twinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00830374402474261699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-32123464696584579092014-05-22T14:49:27.171-04:002014-05-22T14:49:27.171-04:00I wouldn't say anything unless he's obviou...I wouldn't say anything unless he's obviously giving you an attitude. And then, I'd probably say something like "Your daughter's eyesight must be FANTASTIC, since she was pretty far away from my kid. Also, I'm a little disturbed with your preoccupation with my four-year-old son's penis. You might want to work on that."<br /><br />But that's just me.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11838430978051872591noreply@blogger.com