Class 101 parenting

Hello readers,

I know I don't have any children so I am not in a position to criticize how other parents raise their children. But I believe that I know some basic knowledge of what to do and not. Of course accidents happen but you can avoid all that by being more careful.

Why am I saying all of this? Because I witnessed something few weekends ago. I went to visit my cousin at Beloeil. I remember the weather to be incredibly hot that day. So my aunt suggested me and my mom to go for a walk outside. So we went out there and walked. Explaining with words the situation is just to complicated so you all have the luxury to have me drawing for you.

I know I'm not good at drawing but just enjoy it ok? =_= So this was the situation. While we were walking north, we saw a group of 4 people which included one pregnant woman, two children of 4-5 years old on their bicycles, and another woman. So one of the child drew off from from the sidewalk and ....I am not sure what he was attempting. His head was tilted down and he seems very focused on something. So he sort of went into the direction of the street. That's when a car was coming. Don't worry! There was no bloodshed or splattered brain. The driver must of seen the little guy. The car literally slowed down and stopped completely...causing a traffic. Five seconds (not half a second) later, that's when the mother yelled at her child: 'HEEEY!'. The kid came back to the sidewalk and the cars went when the road was clear. I mean...it took her 5 seconds to realize the situation her child was in. What the hell?  That 5 seconds could have taken the life of that child away. She began to scold the child: 'YOU NEVER DRIVE YOUR BICYLE TOWARDS THE CARS! HOW MANY TIMES HAVE I TOLD YOU?'. I thought the whole thing was ridiculous. Am I the only one who thinks this is wrong? I really wanted to talk to the mother to tell her the way I think but I thought that it's none of my business but I could of at least save the lives of those chilren. These are what I woudl tell her:

1. Why walking in the same direction the car is coming? Go walk on the other side of sidewalk. You will have a betetr view of when the cars will be coming. Seriously....this is really basic.

2. Being a parent is not a hobby. People often say it's a full time job. If you have children, take it more seriously. How can it take 5 seconds to realize that the child is in danger? You reflexes must be quick. If you can't handle all of this, let your children do their activities in a park or in the backyard.

3. So you are pregnant...and how will you handle your second child when you nearly failed with the first one?

Don't bet on luck for your children to get out of it alive if you are that careless. These are children...they are not full adults. That's why parents must give them advices and guide them in life. Am I to harsh? I'm sorry if I have insulted anyone who raise their children this way. But you'd better be harsh on yourself before it's to late than regretting afterwards for not doing things properly. My mom would block the electrical plugs, would keep me away from libraries, put away any sharp objects, always take my hand walking no matter where we go, and the list goes on. Alright! Enough with my rambling! So have a great weekend! :)