-- Posted by Chiefette at 6:02 pm on Nov. 22, 2008 I work at a theme park.  Today it was in the 40s for most of the morning.  I saw so many little kids running around in shorts and t-shirts, some crying because they were cold, and the parents told them to suck it up.  Even worse were the ones that were already sick and coughin everywhere. The best one of the day, was a women with a 3 week old baby, in nothing but a short sleeve shirt and a diaper.  The poor things lips were blue, and she was just wimpering, because she was so cold. /end rant. -- Posted by nyn at 6:03 pm on Nov. 22, 2008 Crap, that's horrible. -- Posted by honeybee3333 at 6:04 pm on Nov. 22, 2008 i know those people were all just horny bitches who ended up getting pregnant. The world is so sad and pathetic. -- Posted by tell me again at 6:05 pm on Nov. 22, 2008 What the hell, why. Why are these kids at the theme park when they're sick and cold? Or is it actually the parents who want to do the rides? =/ -- Posted by scott sm at 6:05 pm on Nov. 22, 2008 well i do agree on the baby being cold n that but thats how to toughen kids up these days they cry over the littlest things -- Posted by shibby2 at 6:07 pm on Nov. 22, 2008 Quote: from honeybee3333 at 9:04 pm on Nov. 22, 2008 i know those people were all just horny bitches who ended up getting pregnant. The world is so sad and pathetic. thats right -- Posted by XsmilygirlX at 6:09 pm on Nov. 22, 2008 I don't get why you would take your kids to a theme park if they are sick. -- Posted by Chiefette at 6:10 pm on Nov. 22, 2008 You don't put a little kid out in this weather in short sleeves and shorts to toughen them up, that as far as I am concerned is child abuse.  These poor kids had reason to whine.  I was in pants and a heavy jacket and it was really cold for me because of the wind chill. -- Posted by Dev95 at 6:18 pm on Nov. 22, 2008 Quote: from scott sm at 9:05 pm on Nov. 22, 2008 well i do agree on the baby being cold n that but thats how to toughen kids up these days they cry over the littlest things I must agree with you.  The kids these days are such wusses and a lot of the parents baby them.  Mostly the reason why kids get sick is because the parents don't expose the kids to germs that help them build antibodies.  And the parents shield their kids from the world. As my dad says "We're raising a generation of pussies, I'm just glad that I'm not...although I do wonder about your sister...." -- Posted by kay dee at 6:20 pm on Nov. 22, 2008 Quote: from Dev95 at 6:18 pm on Nov. 22, 2008 Quote: from scott sm at 9:05 pm on Nov. 22, 2008 well i do agree on the baby being cold n that but thats how to toughen kids up these days they cry over the littlest things I must agree with you. The kids these days are such wusses and a lot of the parents baby them. Mostly the reason why kids get sick is because the parents don't expose the kids to germs that help them build antibodies. And the parents shield their kids from the world. As my dad says "We're raising a generation of pussies, I'm just glad that I'm not...although I do wonder about your sister...." "The kids these days" ? What, are you like fifty? Shut the fuck up. If you can prevent your child from being sick, you should fucking do it. -- Posted by Chiefette at 6:25 pm on Nov. 22, 2008 There is a difference between exposing your kids to germs, and making them uncomfortable and putting them in a situation to get a serious illness.  Exposing your kid to the common cold or chicken pox is one thing, but pneumonia and bronchitis are another. I was exposed to illnesses as a child, but was never made to go out in the cold, and be absolutely miserable.  I'm not talking about 12 year olds.  These kids were 6 and under. -- Posted by Dev95 at 6:37 pm on Nov. 22, 2008 Quote: from katiescarlett at 9:20 pm on Nov. 22, 2008 Quote: from Dev95 at 6:18 pm on Nov. 22, 2008 Quote: from scott sm at 9:05 pm on Nov. 22, 2008 well i do agree on the baby being cold n that but thats how to toughen kids up these days they cry over the littlest things    I must agree with you.  The kids these days are such wusses and a lot of the parents baby them.  Mostly the reason why kids get sick is because the parents don't expose the kids to germs that help them build antibodies.  And the parents shield their kids from the world. As my dad says "We're raising a generation of pussies, I'm just glad that I'm not...although I do wonder about your sister...." "The kids these days" ? What, are you like fifty? Shut the fuck up. If you can prevent your child from being sick, you should fucking do it. Haha no I'm not 50...try 13.  I should clarify, when I said "parents don't expose the kids to germs" I meant that, yes I do believe that kids should recieve shots and all of the medical hubub, but the parents shouldn't wipe down everything with disinfectant and bathe their kids in hand sanitizer everytime they come in contact with something. -- Posted by katrinadoodle at 7:00 pm on Nov. 22, 2008 Quote: from Dev95 at 6:37 pm on Nov. 22, 2008 Quote: from katiescarlett at 9:20 pm on Nov. 22, 2008 Quote: from Dev95 at 6:18 pm on Nov. 22, 2008 Quote: from scott sm at 9:05 pm on Nov. 22, 2008 well i do agree on the baby being cold n that but thats how to toughen kids up these days they cry over the littlest things   I must agree with you. The kids these days are such wusses and a lot of the parents baby them. Mostly the reason why kids get sick is because the parents don't expose the kids to germs that help them build antibodies. And the parents shield their kids from the world. As my dad says "We're raising a generation of pussies, I'm just glad that I'm not...although I do wonder about your sister...."    "The kids these days" ?    What, are you like fifty? Shut the fuck up. If you can prevent your child from being sick, you should fucking do it. Haha no I'm not 50...try 13. I should clarify, when I said "parents don't expose the kids to germs" I meant that, yes I do believe that kids should recieve shots and all of the medical hubub, but the parents shouldn't wipe down everything with disinfectant and bathe their kids in hand sanitizer everytime they come in contact with something. Except this thread isn't about parents being overly anal about protecting their kids, it's about parents endangering their children's health by letting them out in freezing weather in inadequate clothing. Which is actually stipulated as child abuse in my state. -- Posted by Chiefette at 7:06 pm on Nov. 22, 2008 It should be considered child abuse.  I wanted to give the poor kids my jacket. -- Posted by lil frogie14 at 9:50 am on Nov. 24, 2008 Quote: from Salamander at 6:03 pm on Nov. 22, 2008 Crap, that's horrible. yeahh it is that is gay parents don't need too do thatt theyy need to help there kids.. -- Posted by RunninRef at 11:09 am on Nov. 24, 2008 I've seen plenty of the opposite scenario too....where it's 95 degrees outside and the parents are walking around in a tank top and shorts and have their baby all bundled up in long sleeves, long pants, and a heavy blanket.  That's just as bad IMO. The bottom line:  dress your baby up the same way you would dress yourself up, and MAYBE add one additional thin layer for real young ones.  If you wouldn't be comfortable bundled up in blankets and jackets, your baby won't be either. -- Posted by Chiefette at 11:12 am on Nov. 24, 2008 For little babies, they should be kept warm.  Even if the parents are out in tank tops, doesn't mean that the babies should be too.  Babies like to be warm, they just came out of something around 99 degrees, they are use to it being warm, and will continue to like warmth for a few months.   -- Posted by katrinadoodle at 11:23 am on Nov. 24, 2008 Quote: from RunninRef at 11:09 am on Nov. 24, 2008 I've seen plenty of the opposite scenario too....where it's 95 degrees outside and the parents are walking around in a tank top and shorts and have their baby all bundled up in long sleeves, long pants, and a heavy blanket. That's just as bad IMO. The bottom line: dress your baby up the same way you would dress yourself up, and MAYBE add one additional thin layer for real young ones. If you wouldn't be comfortable bundled up in blankets and jackets, your baby won't be either. That's not true. The general rule of thumb is until they're getting up on their own (sitting up, rolling over, crawling etc.) is what you are comfortable in + one layer of warmer clothing. A newborn still needs to be wrapped up even in warm weather. -- Posted by Porkie at 3:22 pm on Nov. 24, 2008 People like that shouldn't have the right to be parents. If they can't even put a coat, scarf and some gloves on the poor kid, then I agree, it should be considered child abuse. -- Posted by hersheyparker at 3:40 pm on Nov. 24, 2008 Child abuse. -- Posted by RunninRef at 1:24 pm on Nov. 25, 2008 Quote: from katrinadoodle at 11:23 am on Nov. 24, 2008 Quote: from RunninRef at 11:09 am on Nov. 24, 2008 I've seen plenty of the opposite scenario too....where it's 95 degrees outside and the parents are walking around in a tank top and shorts and have their baby all bundled up in long sleeves, long pants, and a heavy blanket.  That's just as bad IMO.    The bottom line:  dress your baby up the same way you would dress yourself up, and MAYBE add one additional thin layer for real young ones.  If you wouldn't be comfortable bundled up in blankets and jackets, your baby won't be either. That's not true. The general rule of thumb is until they're getting up on their own (sitting up, rolling over, crawling etc.) is what you are comfortable in + one layer of warmer clothing. A newborn still needs to be wrapped up even in warm weather. Yes, but not heavy pajamas plus wrapped up in a heavy blanket plus covering the carrier with another blanket.  And I'm not talking newborns who are less than a month old - I'm talking 6-month olds.  I see it all the time around here.  Yes, you have to keep the kid warm, but not roasting (one layer of extra clothing, not 2 or 3). -- Posted by katrinadoodle at 2:18 pm on Nov. 25, 2008 Quote: from RunninRef at 1:24 pm on Nov. 25, 2008 Quote: from katrinadoodle at 11:23 am on Nov. 24, 2008 Quote: from RunninRef at 11:09 am on Nov. 24, 2008 I've seen plenty of the opposite scenario too....where it's 95 degrees outside and the parents are walking around in a tank top and shorts and have their baby all bundled up in long sleeves, long pants, and a heavy blanket.  That's just as bad IMO.     The bottom line:  dress your baby up the same way you would dress yourself up, and MAYBE add one additional thin layer for real young ones.  If you wouldn't be comfortable bundled up in blankets and jackets, your baby won't be either.    That's not true. The general rule of thumb is until they're getting up on their own (sitting up, rolling over, crawling etc.) is what you are comfortable in + one layer of warmer clothing. A newborn still needs to be wrapped up even in warm weather. Yes, but not heavy pajamas plus wrapped up in a heavy blanket plus covering the carrier with another blanket.  And I'm not talking newborns who are less than a month old - I'm talking 6-month olds.  I see it all the time around here.  Yes, you have to keep the kid warm, but not roasting (one layer of extra clothing, not 2 or 3). That's not what I'm replying to, nor does it have anything to do with what I said, so I really don't understand why you felt the need to come back with this reply. -- Posted by RunninRef at 3:05 pm on Nov. 25, 2008 Quote: from katrinadoodle at 2:18 pm on Nov. 25, 2008 Quote: from RunninRef at 1:24 pm on Nov. 25, 2008 Quote: from katrinadoodle at 11:23 am on Nov. 24, 2008 Quote: from RunninRef at 11:09 am on Nov. 24, 2008 I've seen plenty of the opposite scenario too....where it's 95 degrees outside and the parents are walking around in a tank top and shorts and have their baby all bundled up in long sleeves, long pants, and a heavy blanket. That's just as bad IMO.     The bottom line: dress your baby up the same way you would dress yourself up, and MAYBE add one additional thin layer for real young ones. If you wouldn't be comfortable bundled up in blankets and jackets, your baby won't be either.   That's not true. The general rule of thumb is until they're getting up on their own (sitting up, rolling over, crawling etc.) is what you are comfortable in + one layer of warmer clothing. A newborn still needs to be wrapped up even in warm weather.    Yes, but not heavy pajamas plus wrapped up in a heavy blanket plus covering the carrier with another blanket. And I'm not talking newborns who are less than a month old - I'm talking 6-month olds. I see it all the time around here. Yes, you have to keep the kid warm, but not roasting (one layer of extra clothing, not 2 or 3). That's not what I'm replying to, nor does it have anything to do with what I said, so I really don't understand why you felt the need to come back with this reply. I'm not arguing with you - I'm agreeing with you.  You're correct in stating that the rule of thumb is one layer of clothing on top of what you're comfortable in.  My point (not necessarily in argument with you) is that I see a lot of parents go WAY overboard and put 2 or 3 additional layers on their kids (like it's 100 degrees out and they have them dressed in fleece pajamas, wrapped in a receiving blanket, and have another heavy blanket draped over them.