Just For Fun: (Rant) Parents Posting Children's Tantrums (And 1 Funny Video)

[MNMommy2]

I didn't get through them--annoying. But the third one made me sad. She just wanted their attention. My kid probably would have gotten a hug and a tickle to calm her down, because I would have recognized she was telling me to stop watching tv and pay attention to her!

[Kaddidle Care]

OK.. so looking at your videos...

#1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmUBB71k_U8
Hey Mom - you're being a total jerk. Your child is over-tired and needs a nap and instead of encouraging her to move on you keep bringing it up every time she starts to settle down. DUMB!

#2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IM1p-Tn-jA
Daughter is in PJ's - is it BEDTIME? And Daddy brings the kids to the toy department when he has no intent to let them have anything. Then don't go there! You set them up and then call the girl a baby and mock her! Mean Parent!

#3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-G1sY_XWu0
Awesome parenting - and guess what? They have another child now.

#4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jf9MM49qgIQ
Exactly WHERE ARE THE PARENTS? It looks like siblings trying to get the kid out of the store yet there is a man outside (maybe Dad?). When I see behavior like that and hear "I Want..." I think - yeah.. spoiled, entitled kid.

In all of these scenarios my first thought is that the child hasn't gotten enough sleep and it's probably because they have such great parents!

And Paint... love him! He does an awesome Harry Potter one where he tells the story very quickly from each book!

[Willow]

Really, in the grand scheme of things I don't see how anyone can see the above videos as that big of a deal. There are a whole lot bigger fish to fry when it comes to parenting (or lack thereof) than something as silly as bitty tantrums that ALL kids pull out of their hats at some point or another. If videoing a child pitching a fit is the worst a parent ever does to a child they deserve some sort of award imho


I respect my children, but I refuse to tip toe around them. That's not how the rest of the world is going to treat them and I feel it's my job as their mother to prepare them for what real life actually entails

[spud912]

Definitely not enough info on those videos to judge those parents. I don't know how it started, I don't know the outlying issues that may make the kids particularly grumpy, maybe they videotaped it as a memory and/or to show family, put it on Youtube for a family member to watch without knowing how to make it private, etc. I'm sure every one of us at some point has had less than stellar parenting moments where we could have approached a dilemma better and it doesn't make any one of us "bad parents." If I had a video tape on me 24/7, I'm sure I would cringe a lot at some of my parenting , among other things ("I really wore that outfit?!? Yuck!!").

Also wanted to point out that EVERY kid throws a temper tantrum at some point in their life, it's all a part of growing up (and if you say xyz child "never" did, either you're lying to yourself or that kid is an alien/robot, no offense ). It does not make them a spoiled brat.

On a side note, I did video tape one of my daughters tantrums when she was about 9/10 months old. Now I didn't post it on Youtube and it's only a ~10 second clip that doesn't show the before or after, but it is hilarious. I occasionally watch it and reminisce. I like to remind myself that it wasn't always great and easy. I hope one day when she grows up and has kids of her own and she complains about the tantrums, I can show her the video of her little baby demon self .

[Starburst]

The point isnt so much they video taped it, its that they posted it for the whole world to see and judge them based on that all the comments on those. And yes kids do throw tantrums that is not the point, the point is that kids are having their privacy invated and what is considered too far when it comes to video taping. And yes all kids throw tantrums once in a while, so why do parents think their kid's tantrums are so special? I just think as a society people always want to post things like this for shock value because they want attention but its not fair. And if you read the origional post you will see that I said "I am not saying they are bad parents". I am just saying that they made some really poor choices and that using a video tape during a tantrum (as someone else pointed out too) that it is just making the child's tantrums worse because of the camera being present (kids act up more for cameras). And I never said myself that the kids were spoiled brats- I was saying that the comments on the video called them that so it seems like the parents want people to judge their child on one minute they were upset. And I didn't say to "tip-toe" around the kids tantrums, but respect them enough not to embarrass them by posting it for total strangers. And its not like they just put it up for a few minutes or a few days these have been on here for years! how long until a future classmate sees these and makes fun of them?

[Blackcat31]

The point isnt so much they video taped it, its that they posted it for the whole world to see and judge them based on that all the comments on those. And yes kids do throw tantrums that is not the point, the point is that kids are having their privacy invated and what is considered too far when it comes to video taping. And yes all kids throw tantrums once in a while, so why do parents think their kid's tantrums are so special? I just think as a society people always want to post things like this for shock value because they want attention but its not fair. And if you read the origional post you will see that I said "I am not saying they are bad parents". I am just saying that they made some really poor choices and that using a video tape during a tantrum (as someone else pointed out too) that it is just making the child's tantrums worse because of the camera being present (kids act up more for cameras). And I never said myself that the kids were spoiled brats- I was saying that the comments on the video called them that so it seems like the parents want people to judge their child on one minute they were upset. And I didn't say to "tip-toe" around the kids tantrums, but respect them enough not to embarrass them by posting it for total strangers. And its not like they just put it up for a few minutes or a few days these have been on here for years! how long until a future classmate sees these and makes fun of them?

Seems today, society WANTS others to see their most intimate and private moments.

Seems today, society WANTS to be the center of attention and does so by purposely directing the spot light onto themselves.

[spud912]

The point isnt so much they video taped it, its that they posted it for the whole world to see and judge them based on that all the comments on those. And yes kids do throw tantrums that is not the point, the point is that kids are having their privacy invated and what is considered too far when it comes to video taping. And yes all kids throw tantrums once in a while, so why do parents think their kid's tantrums are so special? I just think as a society people always want to post things like this for shock value because they want attention but its not fair. And if you read the origional post you will see that I said "I am not saying they are bad parents". I am just saying that they made some really poor choices and that using a video tape during a tantrum (as someone else pointed out too) that it is just making the child's tantrums worse because of the camera being present (kids act up more for cameras). And I never said myself that the kids were spoiled brats- I was saying that the comments on the video called them that so it seems like the parents want people to judge their child on one minute they were upset. And I didn't say to "tip-toe" around the kids tantrums, but respect them enough not to embarrass them by posting it for total strangers. And its not like they just put it up for a few minutes or a few days these have been on here for years! how long until a future classmate sees these and makes fun of them?

I hope you didn't think my comments are directed at you :hug:. I was just saying in general I personally wouldn't judge those particular parents without more information (including putting it on Youtube). Like I said, maybe they wanted to share it with their family members and didn't know how to make the video private on Youtube.

As far as the stranger taping that family, I would say it errs on the inappropriate side . It kind of reminds me of the "people of Wal-Mart" website....funny but sad.

[spud912]

Seems today, society WANTS others to see their most intimate and private moments.

Seems today, society WANTS to be the center of attention and does so by purposely directing the spot light onto themselves.

Yes, I agree with this too! People tend to put EVERYTHING on Facebook nowadays . I had someone ask me recently if I have them blocked on Facebook because they never see any of my posts. The truth is, I never post ::. I use it to share some "select" family photos (as privately as possible...which nowadays is never enough) with mostly family and some friends.

[Willow]

The point isnt so much they video taped it, its that they posted it for the whole world to see and judge them based on that all the comments on those. And yes kids do throw tantrums that is not the point, the point is that kids are having their privacy invated and what is considered too far when it comes to video taping. And yes all kids throw tantrums once in a while, so why do parents think their kid's tantrums are so special? I just think as a society people always want to post things like this for shock value because they want attention but its not fair. And if you read the origional post you will see that I said "I am not saying they are bad parents". I am just saying that they made some really poor choices and that using a video tape during a tantrum (as someone else pointed out too) that it is just making the child's tantrums worse because of the camera being present (kids act up more for cameras). And I never said myself that the kids were spoiled brats- I was saying that the comments on the video called them that so it seems like the parents want people to judge their child on one minute they were upset. And I didn't say to "tip-toe" around the kids tantrums, but respect them enough not to embarrass them by posting it for total strangers. And its not like they just put it up for a few minutes or a few days these have been on here for years! how long until a future classmate sees these and makes fun of them?

Oh good grief

Some insight - in many high school yearbooks around the country parents get to choose embarrassing photos to put smack dab next to their senior picture. The seniors have no say, and all sit there biting their nails to discover how "mean" their parents were until they get their copies. I've never once heard anyone complain, everyone giggles and pokes fun of everyone else, it's all done in great fun. Same is done for seniors in sporting events (all throughout my state anyway, I've seen them in high school hockey, wrestling, dance, gymnastics, football, soccer, track, marching band etc etc etc programs at the end of every season). During end of season banquets embarrassing videos are often also compiled and shown at dinner.

These are not your parents, and they're not your kids. It's been done to death via shows like AFV and it's not any sort of abuse. The kids we're both speaking of have never informed the masses about feeling mortified, cruelly treated or damaged, which is why I can't understand your insistence. If the children grown into adulthood aren't bothered by this why are you?

If your parents have every hurt you like that I'm sorry, and absolutely believe you should take that up with them. But my parents parents generation took advantage of embarrassing moments, my parents generation took advantage of embarrassing moments, my generation took advantage of embarrassing moments and generations to come will too. Most people are light hearted about it because they understand it's all done in good fun.

I personally think you are making a giant mountain out of a molehill you're not even directly involved in and while that's odd to me, I can agree to disagree with you. I will say you seem to be a passionate advocate for other children, and that's never a bad thing as long as that energy is directed towards a purposeful cause

[Lyss]

That is another debate to think about...

http://www.babble.com/baby/should-parents-post-naked-baby-pictures-online/

http://www.today.com/moms/sharing-cute-naked-photos-your-kids-online-just-dont-1B8219527

http://www.funadvice.com/q/feel_pare...tworking_sites

I wasn't trying to start another debate, (my posts weren't aimed to offend or upset you if that how they came off, I was just responded what came to mind :hug, But to show that people today have a much more open idea of what "privacy" means to them. I don't think they think there is anything wrong with it because they are posting everything else.

[Lyss]

Seems today, society WANTS others to see their most intimate and private moments.

Seems today, society WANTS to be the center of attention and does so by purposely directing the spot light onto themselves.

I totally agree!! They want to see how many 'likes' or 'hits' they can rack up on posts, pictures, and videos.

Oh good grief

Some insight - in many high school yearbooks around the country parents get to choose embarrassing photos to put smack dab next to their senior picture. The seniors have no say, and all sit there biting their nails to discover how "mean" their parents were until they get their copies. I've never once heard anyone complain, everyone giggles and pokes fun of everyone else, it's all done in great fun. Same is done for seniors in sporting events (all throughout my state anyway, I've seen them in high school hockey, wrestling, dance, gymnastics, football, soccer, track, marching band etc etc etc programs at the end of every season). During end of season banquets embarrassing videos are often also compiled and shown at dinner.

These are not your parents, and they're not your kids. It's been done to death via shows like AFV and it's not any sort of abuse. The kids we're both speaking of have never informed the masses about feeling mortified, cruelly treated or damaged, which is why I can't understand your insistence. If the children grown into adulthood aren't bothered by this why are you?

If your parents have every hurt you like that I'm sorry, and absolutely believe you should take that up with them. But my parents parents generation took advantage of embarrassing moments, my parents generation took advantage of embarrassing moments, my generation took advantage of embarrassing moments and generations to come will too. Most people are light hearted about it because they understand it's all done in good fun.

I personally think you are making a giant mountain out of a molehill you're not even directly involved in and while that's odd to me, I can agree to disagree with you. I will say you seem to be a passionate advocate for other children, and that's never a bad thing as long as that energy is directed towards a purposeful cause

My family has a video of me ice skating when I was like 5 and they threatened for YEARS to sent it in to AFV (they still do some times) but I'm ok. I also have some terrible pictures they love to bring out and show off (no matter how many times we've all seen them ) but it's life and those pictures taught me a few things (like never wear neon striped pants!! : and honestly if we had FB/youtube when I was younger I'm sure they would have been posted there.