Potty-training is no picnic. I have never met a mother who enjoyed the process. In fact, it is the one thing most of us appreciate unsolicited advice about.
Though, one Utah mom could have cared less what anyone thought when she decided to potty-train her twin girls at a restaurant -- in full view of other diners. Talk about an appetite killer.
Most of us stick close to home during that short but crucial period when our toddlers are figuring out when they need to go. Mother of three, Kimberly Decker, who witnessed the incident, says she didn't venture out for several days while her son potty-trained. So imagine her shock when she sat down to a nice meal and watched as this incredibly inconsiderate mom stripped her kids down in the middle of the dining area and plopped them on portable potty seats that were perched atop chairs.
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"They were sitting on what I thought were booster seats," Decker said. After doing a double-take, she realized -- to her horror -- what was really going down. "She had to undo the jumpsuits and take them all the way down," she said. "They were completely nude with the jumpsuits down to their ankles, eating their chicken nuggets, sitting on little toddler potties."
Decker snapped a photo of the bizarre scene as she and a friend looked on in total shock. Apparently diner staff didn't notice what was going on but a spokeswoman said they received several complaints and that this probably violated health codes. No kidding! That is the last thing I want to see as I munch my roast chicken and swig down a fountain soda.
I just don't understand some people. Parenthood is both a right and a privilege, but that doesn't mean you can do whatever the hell you want. This was so not OK. This mom should have just stayed at home.
See the photo of the potty-training incident here:
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Yet another poor parenting decision that will have a negative effect on the rest of us...
thats how I feel about women pulling out their breasts to breastfeed in public places...
@ Anita Nichols, there is HUGE difference between feeding a child and allowing them to use the bathroom naked in public. What an idiotic statement. There is nothing unhealthy or unsanitary about breasts or breastmilk. Human feces, however, is incredibly unsanitary. It is a breeding ground for bacteria like salmonella and E.Coli. Besisdes that, a baby that is breastfeeding in public is doing what the rest of society does in public every day: eating. On the other hand, no one is allowed to use the restroom in public, and certainly not at a table in a resteraunt.
Why was it wrong to take a picture, this lady was totally right to take apicture, the woman who is the "mother" and i use the term loosly obviously doesnt care who sees her children naked, taking a shit in public so why not takea picture? Then send it to the cops... I fucking hate people...
and Anita Nichols, you are an ignorant bitch... how about I shit on your table? How would you like that? No? Then how about I feed my baby at your table? much better idea? Breastfeeding is so light years different than this I dont even think you are worth bothering with as a person to argue with. Why do you hate to see mothers doing the best absolut thing they can for thier children? Were you inferior at breast feeding and now you hate women who can do this? Are you a closet lesbian who is affraid that if you see a breast you might like it? No? Then shut your ignorant mouth please?
As for the breast feeding comment above...there is no crime or shame in feeding a baby in public. they make special clothing for breast feeding and that is what recieving blankets are there for as well. its not like women take their tops and bras off than feed their child, come on lets stay on topic and not be so close minded. Breastfeeding is a natural thing, taking a dump in the middle of a restarunt is not especially at the table.
what did she do with the potty chair after the child was done?? if she couldnt be bothered with at least taking the child and the chair to the restroom did she even clean it out when all was said and done? what is wrong with people?!