Originally Posted by Crazy8:
well I have to say after reading through this thread I'm glad its not just me. I feel like I am so old saying "parents today" - I'm "only" 40. 
But its so true, in the last 5 years or so the dynamics of parents have changed so much. The not saying "no" to kids is the worst. I had a parent who's child had a meltdown in my driveway because I didn't put a sticker on his daily sheet that day - wouldn't you know the very next day she bought a pack of stickers to keep in her car for him. REALLY? How about just telling your child no, that you can't expect something every single day, when you get one its a treat?? Now I just stopped doing it entirely.
I have a good one about "parents today"
I have a family who's cat died in late September/early October. Passed away while child was in care.
Parents are choosing to NOT tell the child because they don't want the child to be upset. Child is 3.5 yrs old.
So when the child asks about the cat, where is the cat etc...they say
"Oh, I don't know. He must be outside chasing mice or something. He'll probably come in later on." ANYTHING to redirect and deflect.
Then the mom tells me that they are even keeping the cat's food and water dish out so the kid doesn't catch on.
I'm sorry but
