Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Parents treating their kids like shit

My internet was down today so I went to the neighborhood library (Douglas) to use their computers.  I was there only for about 15 minutes.  While I was there, I noticed a small child, about 8 years old, approach a women sitting next to me to ask her for help.  

The women snapped at the kid , something to the effect "I told you I'm busy, leave me alone!"  I glanced over and saw she was  watching music videos, very important stuff obviously.  The kid replied "but mom, I need your help" She responded harshly "I'm busy!"  The poor kid walked away.

About 5 minutes later the kid came back wanting to speak to his mother.  Not surprisingly, she was still too busy with her music videos.  She snapped at him again, "What did I tell you, I'm busy, go find something to read"

What kind of mother would rather watch videos than help her kid and why did she have to be such an asshole about it?

I've worked with kids and families before, so I've seen this type of behavior, but it never ceases to shock me.

No wonder these kids end up screwed up.