You Know You're a Grouch When.....

[BarTopDancer]

Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

I can't yell at other people's kids. It often makes the parents of said kids turn into werewolves.

That's the only "yelling" I do, and it's only if it looks really dangerous. More often then not they have no idea where it came from and there are no parents around. I've been seeing DL security crack down running a lot these days We got a "stop it" look for skipping

In the situation MW was in I probably would have asked, then told them to stop touching me and then just let them go bother the people in front of me.

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by Gn2Dlnd

I use the Cesar Milan method. Just look directly at the kid or kids and use my Adult Authority Voice, "Knock it off!" Works wonders, and I instantly achieve "sir" status.

When we experienced a kid who thought he could just barge his way through a line at USH, I just looked at him and asked if that was what he was supposed to be doing. "I think you should go back to the end of the line and wait like everyone else" (or something to that effect). I then just stood and looked at him - not overbearing or rude, just waited patiently for him to make the right decision. After a couple of seconds, he reluctantly turned around and went back.

And Susan and I have no problem disciplining other people's children. If they are acting inappropriate, we respond accordingly. I don't recall ever having an adverse reaction from the parents.