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<blockquote data-quote="meowbunny" data-source="post: 152715" data-attributes="member: 3626"><p>I was and am a firm believer that I want my child to be comfortable in all social settings. So, when she was young, she was taken everywhere -- from the best restaurants to symphonies to formal dinners to picnics and bbqs. No matter where we went, I made sure I had something on hand to keep her entertained. No child under the age of 9 should be forced to sit for more than 15 minutes without something to keep that child busy. It's just not fair to the child nor anyone else around them.</p><p> </p><p>I love the fork in the boob. My daughter and I had a signal. If I absolutely could not pay attention to her at that moment, I would stand where she could see my hands and they would be wiggling, jiggling, basically moving around like crazy to let her know I knew she was there. If she still didn't quiet, it was usually because of something important and I would interrupt whomever I was talking to and see what was up.</p><p> </p><p>I love that you cared enough to help that little one find something to do. That her parents were that totally clueless is inexcusable. As a diner who prefers to eat her meal without listening to a child scream or see a child running around, I sincerely thank you! Wish more people would do that.</p><p> </p><p>Hmmm -- I may be carrying crayons and paper with me from now on. Thanks for the idea!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="meowbunny, post: 152715, member: 3626"] I was and am a firm believer that I want my child to be comfortable in all social settings. So, when she was young, she was taken everywhere -- from the best restaurants to symphonies to formal dinners to picnics and bbqs. No matter where we went, I made sure I had something on hand to keep her entertained. No child under the age of 9 should be forced to sit for more than 15 minutes without something to keep that child busy. It's just not fair to the child nor anyone else around them. I love the fork in the boob. My daughter and I had a signal. If I absolutely could not pay attention to her at that moment, I would stand where she could see my hands and they would be wiggling, jiggling, basically moving around like crazy to let her know I knew she was there. If she still didn't quiet, it was usually because of something important and I would interrupt whomever I was talking to and see what was up. I love that you cared enough to help that little one find something to do. That her parents were that totally clueless is inexcusable. As a diner who prefers to eat her meal without listening to a child scream or see a child running around, I sincerely thank you! Wish more people would do that. Hmmm -- I may be carrying crayons and paper with me from now on. Thanks for the idea! [/QUOTE]
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