Screaming Children

You know I started this post as a way to vent my frustrations when it came to my T being affected by children who scream loudly (even when I wear earplugs). I never said I hate children or have no tolerance for them. I just don't feel like I should have to be feeling "A-OK" when I have to put up with children who scream and throw tantrums. But apparently it was misconstrued as a complaining about children and parenting in general thread and that's not okay. Let's make it clear that I don't hate children and even though I have none of my own I have friends who are parents so I understand parenting is hard and children are not always going to be perfect. Like I said in the first place, I understand that children have a lack of understanding of how to communicate effectively what they feel at a young age. I'm just frustrated that it spikes me T so much and I can't just leave the vicinity.
To be fair though, you did say in your first sentence that you were not a fan of children in general. Maybe I am numb to it, or maybe you are just super sensitive to it, but I rarely go out in public and encounter screaming children throwing a tantrum. Sure, every once in awhile it happens, but it's definitely not an everyday occurrence.
 
To be fair though, you did say in your first sentence that you were not a fan of children in general.

Just because I'm not a fan doesn't mean I hate them. Hate is a very strong word. When I'm around children who aren't screaming I find them to be cute. But I am very awkward around children and I can't interpret their mannerisms easily and so I'm not a fan. Hate is too strong a word.
 
Just because I'm not a fan doesn't mean I hate them. Hate is a very strong word. When I'm around children who aren't screaming I find them to be cute. But I am very awkward around children and I can't interpret their mannerisms easily and so I'm not a fan. Hate is too strong a word.

Have a look at this video starting at 2:27. It will cheer you up. Promise...!



I wish I was four as well. Sometimes... :)
 
@ampumpkin - don't be sad ..it's not a lack of tolerance towards children, it's a lack of the tolerance for the portion of useless parents who let their children behave in an acceptable way. It is fair to say there are obviously also a lot of parents out there doing superb jobs at raising beautiful little human beings :)

@Karl28 - I actually did have earplugs in THANK GOD ...tantrum throwing children are one of the main reasons I can't go out in public without full plugs in. Believe me the kid that was having a tantrum next to me must have been hitting 120db easy ...so even with foam plugs in, when it is right next to me like that it still came through loud :|

@Michael2013 - I didn't mean to suggest that no parent should ever complain, I was referring to the select bunch who complain continuously about how much their children make their lives difficult. Also it is heartwarming that you feel that way about your children and it must be nice to have that purpose in life. I actually wish I did want children as I can see how it must be very fulfilling in many ways but for me personally I just don't really like them very much - screaming or not lol
 
Why dont you just put earplugs in?

Earplugs only go so far sometimes. If the child is right next to you and is screaming at the top of their lungs it's gonna go right through my earplugs. Plus my T is quite reactive and even sounds below 85dB makes it louder. I wear earplugs everywhere I go but I suppose I should just expect there to be a loud child everywhere now. T sucks.
 
Screaming children are my biggest nemesis of t and h.
One screaming baby on the bus this morning for 30 minutes.
Mom was just looking at her iPhone.
Felt like going up to tell her to put a pacifier in its mouth.
 
This seems relevant here.

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I just simply can't stand them. I don't care how many people passively-aggressively feel "sorry" for me.
 

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