Traits of Trifling Parents

5.   Embarrassing  Yourself and Your Child in Public

Discipline is always a touchy topic when it comes to parenting.  When you’re in public and on your last nerve, anything less than perfect behavior from your child may force you out of your center.  But before losing yourself in verbal beat down of expletives, insults and violence, keep in mind that your child learns how to conduct him/herself in public by watching your actions.  When you put on a show others will watch and when it comes to children many don’t hesitate to contribute their two cents.  Think about what the discipline is teaching your child; is cussing him/her out and repeatedly hitting them really teaching them why their behavior is unacceptable? There’s a time and place for everything, and aisle 2 of Walmart in your satin bonnet while I’m trying to pick up a box of K-Cups is no time for you to be experimenting with corporal punishment.  Keep your cool, take you and your child out of the situation, and address the problem at a calmer time for the sake of your shopping experience and mine.