Results: A Grocery Shoppin' We Will Go....
Published on 06/20/2013
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1.
1.
Do you usually go grocery shopping when you are hungry?
Guilty as charged!
20%
330 votes
Sometimes I just can't help it.
55%
920 votes
No. I outsmart the grocery store and eat before I go!
25%
415 votes
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2.
If you are a parent, do you ignore your child's tantrum and keep shopping?
Yes! I have every right to shop here, too!
15%
250 votes
Sure, I let everyone else have a taste of what I have to deal with.
9%
157 votes
Absolutely not! That would be rude to other shoppers and employees.
20%
326 votes
N/A
54%
903 votes
Other (please specify)
2%
29 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.24% | 4 | |
| my children never threw tantrums in the store | 0.06% | 1 |
| she doesnt always go! but i would stop her before it got too bad | 0.06% | 1 |
| don't take my kids shopping anymore. | 0.06% | 1 |
| nope passed that stage | 0.06% | 1 |
| depends on my mood and severity of tantrum | 0.06% | 1 |
| i deal with my child and then continue shopping | 0.06% | 1 |
| depends | 0.06% | 1 |
| i used to stop my shopping and take them to the car to have a discussion, calm them down then return shopping | 0.06% | 1 |
| i usually dealt with it and the bad behavior stopped | 0.06% | 1 |
| take child outside until they calm down | 0.06% | 1 |
| i've taught my kids what is expected of them and they behave | 0.06% | 1 |
| depends how bad it is | 0.06% | 1 |
| my children didn't normally throw tantrums in the store. | 0.06% | 1 |
| i don't ignore it but i don't give in to the kids or leave. i don't always have the time to come back and do it later! | 0.06% | 1 |
| my child never threw a tantrum. | 0.06% | 1 |
| my kids had a tantrum once in a store and i nipped that behavior in the bud | 0.06% | 1 |
| it depends on the child and the situation for how i handle it | 0.06% | 1 |
| no tantrums while shopping | 0.06% | 1 |
| my hubby does the shopping! | 0.06% | 1 |
| i don't ignore i talk to him | 0.06% | 1 |
| my child does not throw tantrums | 0.06% | 1 |
| i do but i dont if we havent started shopping then i take action right away if my child starts after i have stuff in my cart then i stop and go check out and leave | 0.06% | 1 |
| depends on if i am easily able to manage the tantrum | 0.06% | 1 |
| my child doesn't have tantrums | 0.06% | 1 |
| i do because it's embarassing, not because i think it's rude | 0.06% | 1 |
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3.
If a person's child gets too out of control, should the parent leave the full cart and walk out?
Of course they should! I would applaud them!
29%
485 votes
No! Who would be forced to put it all back again?
38%
628 votes
They couldn't let the cold stuff sit out and get spoiled. NO!
29%
476 votes
Other (please specify)
5%
76 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.42% | 7 | |
| na | 0.36% | 6 |
| undecided | 0.24% | 4 |
| idk | 0.12% | 2 |
| they should ask employee if they could put it back. | 0.06% | 1 |
| you can't let a kid's tantrum prevent you from grocery shopping; just get in & out as soon as possible! | 0.06% | 1 |
| deal with the child | 0.06% | 1 |
| i dont know | 0.06% | 1 |
| check out-dont continue shopping | 0.06% | 1 |
| decipline the child | 0.06% | 1 |
| take up front tell staff you'll be right back after you take your child to the car. | 0.06% | 1 |
| leave the cart and take the child out until he calms down. | 0.06% | 1 |
| go to the manager..ask if they can put it in their refrigerator until you can come back to pay . | 0.06% | 1 |
| discipline their child | 0.06% | 1 |
| they should put the col things back then leave. | 0.06% | 1 |
| disipin the child and take controle | 0.06% | 1 |
| yes leave the store and calm the child down but have the decency to wheel the cart to the front so that staff can reshelf frozen tems/ perishables | 0.06% | 1 |
| take them to the restroom and spank them. | 0.06% | 1 |
| if we were stll allowed to smack our kids on the but it would eliminate a lot of this | 0.06% | 1 |
| i would check out and not bring my child with me anymore till they learn to behave. | 0.06% | 1 |
| discipline your kid | 0.06% | 1 |
| teach ur child a lesson | 0.06% | 1 |
| teach them proper manners in how to behave in public from a young age and you don't have to go through that! | 0.06% | 1 |
| not sure | 0.06% | 1 |
| i think they should leave the cart with an employee and take te kid out to the car to calm down and then go back in, somtimes kids just get overstimulated and need time to recoop | 0.06% | 1 |
| calm child | 0.06% | 1 |
| depends on situation | 0.06% | 1 |
| take the child and reprimand them for misbehaving and then continue with your shopping. | 0.06% | 1 |
| ???????? | 0.06% | 1 |
| depends | 0.06% | 1 |
| k | 0.06% | 1 |
| not leave but sat the cild down for a time out right there | 0.06% | 1 |
| they should have more control of there child be for going shoping | 0.06% | 1 |
| walk not too far away, keep the child in sight | 0.06% | 1 |
| i would be the kid in a time out and if that didn't work i would call someone to help and if they couldn't i would leave the cart. | 0.06% | 1 |
| discipline the child | 0.06% | 1 |
| they should attend to the child there and continue shopping | 0.06% | 1 |
| would take the child outside until calm down then go back in. | 0.06% | 1 |
| it depends | 0.06% | 1 |
| they should check out before they leave they have to get food too | 0.06% | 1 |
| their child should of learned at a very young age on how to act. | 0.06% | 1 |
| get a babysitter to sit with the baby at home | 0.06% | 1 |
| it really depends on how bad of a tantrum it is. | 0.06% | 1 |
| check out quickly, leave store and discipline child when u get 2 car or home. | 0.06% | 1 |
| i think someone (i woul do it) should offer to help; "would you like me to watch your cart, while you deal with our 'little darlin'?"" | 0.06% | 1 |
| thats their job | 0.06% | 1 |
| take the cart to the service desk then take child outside | 0.06% | 1 |
| no need to leave. take the child to the side or into a restroom and deal with it there. children need to be taught what is acceptable behavior in a store. | 0.06% | 1 |
| if there is more than one parent there, yes. | 0.06% | 1 |
| depends on what the child is doing.if it is a baby and cying no keep going beause you need to get shopping done | 0.06% | 1 |
| give the child a good spanking | 0.06% | 1 |
| nah, it's just part of life, however, our son never threw tantrums | 0.06% | 1 |
| take child outside and give time out, then try again. | 0.06% | 1 |
| they should stop shopping but go off to a less crowed section to deal with the situation- the child is in need of attention so find out what it is instead of creating a bigger scene | 0.06% | 1 |
| at least ask a worker to keep the buggy while you go out and deal with the child | 0.06% | 1 |
| they should tell an employee that they are leaving because of an unruly child, and then leave. | 0.06% | 1 |
| spankings never hurt me or my daughter | 0.06% | 1 |
| my children would never have a fit in any store they know better kids now days are so unruly | 0.06% | 1 |
| a combo of answer #1 and answer #2 | 0.06% | 1 |
| the parent can always take their child to the restroom or some other place to calm down without disturbing shoppers. | 0.06% | 1 |
| every situation is different. some time time out works, sometimes a bit of getting the child occupied with something else helps. leaving in the middle of shopping is giving in to the child and you can't do that either. | 0.06% | 1 |
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4.
Should parents hire a sitter before they go shopping?
I'm a parent and I do it all the time. Free at last! Free at Last!
8%
130 votes
Yes, they should respect other shoppers who don't have kids.
24%
394 votes
No, why waste money on a sitter when they can come along?
64%
1069 votes
Other (please specify)
4%
72 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.54% | 9 | |
| n/a | 0.12% | 2 |
| depends | 0.12% | 2 |
| depends on the child | 0.12% | 2 |
| depends on how well the child behaves | 0.06% | 1 |
| children should be their with their parents to help them and learn where their food comes from. | 0.06% | 1 |
| it's up to the parent | 0.06% | 1 |
| you plan your outings after naps and teach them not to act out. | 0.06% | 1 |
| depends on the age of the child their behavior, how long you'll be gone for... etc. | 0.06% | 1 |
| not everyone can afford to do this | 0.06% | 1 |
| depends on the discipline and behavior of the child. some should stay home and some are well-behaved | 0.06% | 1 |
| no kids | 0.06% | 1 |
| start by taking them on short trips, bring snacks/toys | 0.06% | 1 |
| i always shopped without the kids, faster and easier | 0.06% | 1 |
| first who the hell who has kids can afford a sitter and groceries. good lord you had them take care of them yourself they must learn to interact with daily life | 0.06% | 1 |
| no, but teach your kids to behave | 0.06% | 1 |
| i've taught my kids what is expected of them and they behave | 0.06% | 1 |
| it depends on the situation | 0.06% | 1 |
| whatever works | 0.06% | 1 |
| not sure | 0.06% | 1 |
| no they should make sure the cjild is aware that that behaviour will not be tolerated before they go in the store | 0.06% | 1 |
| some parents dont have the money to get a sitter when thay need to go shopping | 0.06% | 1 |
| depends on child/children. | 0.06% | 1 |
| personal choice | 0.06% | 1 |
| depends on whether the kids are brats or not. | 0.06% | 1 |
| always took our girls! | 0.06% | 1 |
| transport my kids in trh kcart | 0.06% | 1 |
| depends.... where is the husband? isn't it his turn to watch the kids? | 0.06% | 1 |
| nope train your kids how to behave appropriately in public that is all | 0.06% | 1 |
| no idea | 0.06% | 1 |
| these are stupid answers | 0.06% | 1 |
| must be nice to be able to afford a sitter & still buy groceries -- you must be rich! | 0.06% | 1 |
| i am not a parent | 0.06% | 1 |
| if the child constantly acts up, yes | 0.06% | 1 |
| dont know | 0.06% | 1 |
| depends on the behaviour of the child | 0.06% | 1 |
| maybe if they need to take time to do important shopping | 0.06% | 1 |
| only if they have an unruly child | 0.06% | 1 |
| i don't think they should hire a sitter, but i would leave them with a friend or family member if possible. | 0.06% | 1 |
| only if you know you can't control your children in public | 0.06% | 1 |
| depends on the kid. | 0.06% | 1 |
| no, children must learn appropriate behaviors in public. | 0.06% | 1 |
| i did all my shopping while they were in school or nursery school | 0.06% | 1 |
| up to them | 0.06% | 1 |
| don't shop when your child is tired/hungry etc | 0.06% | 1 |
| it depends on the kids | 0.06% | 1 |
| it depends upon the situation and the persons finances. | 0.06% | 1 |
| if the "parent" can't control their own child--yes! | 0.06% | 1 |
| leave them at home with a spouse or just teach them from the start how to behave. | 0.06% | 1 |
| teach their children to behave in public as well as everywhere else. | 0.06% | 1 |
| if they are unable to control their kids, absolutely get a sitter! | 0.06% | 1 |
| i do not have any kids. | 0.06% | 1 |
| i took my kids every where, they were great! | 0.06% | 1 |
| some children are well behaved | 0.06% | 1 |
| they should work with the child, so she/he learns how to behave. | 0.06% | 1 |
| depends on the child - have they napped, eaten? | 0.06% | 1 |
| only if the child is unruly | 0.06% | 1 |
| keep child home with other parent of they are a problem | 0.06% | 1 |
| depends on the kid(s) | 0.06% | 1 |
| i let the teenage daughter babysit, if she doesn't have to come along | 0.06% | 1 |
| most people cannot afford a sitter. | 0.06% | 1 |
5.
5.
Do you like it when the parent yells louder than the child who is screaming?
Yes
14%
229 votes
No
71%
1187 votes
Undecided
15%
249 votes
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6.
What is the best way to deal with tantrums in the grocery store?
My parents used to paddle me on my seater, yet child welfare services would be after me!
26%
425 votes
Just let the kids have their way already!
7%
120 votes
Tell them you will give them a treat if they be good in the store.
25%
421 votes
My ears! Leave the store NOW and come back some other time!
34%
559 votes
Other (please specify)
8%
140 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.66% | 11 | |
| n/a | 0.48% | 8 |
| na | 0.42% | 7 |
| depends | 0.12% | 2 |
| none of the above | 0.12% | 2 |
| depends on the situation | 0.12% | 2 |
| not sure | 0.12% | 2 |
| to take away privileges/ground children for repeated misbehavior. | 0.06% | 1 |
| threaten to take away a privilege | 0.06% | 1 |
| comfort them and finish up | 0.06% | 1 |
| try to solve the issue with the child without making a worse scene but a child must learn what is acceptable behavior in public and if a swatting is what it takes then do it | 0.06% | 1 |
| let the kids no that a tantrum is no way to get what you want. don't give in and don't give them anything. | 0.06% | 1 |
| ignore the child's tantrum | 0.06% | 1 |
| ignore the child, continue shopping, remain calm & discipline the child immediately after you have left the store | 0.06% | 1 |
| it depends on the kid and situation | 0.06% | 1 |
| my parents didn't have to worry about me in a store. they taught me better than that. | 0.06% | 1 |
| no kids | 0.06% | 1 |
| ignore the tantrum and verbaly warn them then leave if it persists | 0.06% | 1 |
| ffff | 0.06% | 1 |
| actually parent your child? discuss why they need to be respectful of others | 0.06% | 1 |
| involve the child, no matter the age. it distracts them and keeps tantrums to a minimum. | 0.06% | 1 |
| let them know of your expectations, leave if they don't behave. | 0.06% | 1 |
| pretend it's someone else's kid | 0.06% | 1 |
| spank them. this nonsense about child welfare services has destroyed peoples lives and allowed children to be out of controt. there is no respect or consideration for others at all anymore!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | 0.06% | 1 |
| i would ring a plug out of them or take them to the bath room and ware them out | 0.06% | 1 |
| i am not a parent | 0.06% | 1 |
| learn how to prevent your child's tantrums | 0.06% | 1 |
| take them to another aisle and explain to them about their behavior than continue shopping | 0.06% | 1 |
| ignore and reward when they stop | 0.06% | 1 |
| let the kid scream and then when you bring him home take care of it | 0.06% | 1 |
| take child to bathroom and punish them | 0.06% | 1 |
| ignore them and they usually stop | 0.06% | 1 |
| treat the kids how to act in the store so there won't be any problems. | 0.06% | 1 |
| teaching them that there are consequences to misbehaving, if they are old enough to understand. i don't mind when babies or pre-verbal toddlers are loud, as they can't be taught not to. | 0.06% | 1 |
| my kids don't really do that. | 0.06% | 1 |
| take them to the restroom and give them "what for" | 0.06% | 1 |
| quit feeding them junk & u won't have a problem | 0.06% | 1 |
| why are the only options violence, bribery, surrendering to the child's wishes or giving up? if you don't spoil your kids to begin with they won't throw tantrums when they don't get treats | 0.06% | 1 |
| talk to a child before the trip to a store. | 0.06% | 1 |
| never had this problem with my kids | 0.06% | 1 |
| outside time out, then try again. | 0.06% | 1 |
| why do we need your commentary with all of your answers? selection bias. | 0.06% | 1 |
| keep walking. | 0.06% | 1 |
| best to tell the child no and then ignore him/her - do not give in; if you must shop hurry! | 0.06% | 1 |
| ignore the child people understand | 0.06% | 1 |
| hey, children can behave in the store. if both parents are along, one should take the kids to the car--no treats (why reward bad behavior?) | 0.06% | 1 |
| raise polite children ;) | 0.06% | 1 |
| try to explain that you will not tolerate this behaviour and that you will leave the store if they do not stop. always follow through. | 0.06% | 1 |
| if kids are taught to mind, they don't act up in public. | 0.06% | 1 |
| avoid them, leave the kids at home! | 0.06% | 1 |
| take them to the car and bust their bottom. then bring them back in the store. when i was growing up we knew not to act up anywhere. we knew what would happen to us when we got home. | 0.06% | 1 |
| take them to the car and spank them | 0.06% | 1 |
| leave foe a few minutes till he/she has calmed down then return. you could even asl they keep your cart to the side | 0.06% | 1 |
| talk calmly to the child | 0.06% | 1 |
| step outside for a few, give them a change of scene and distract them from the problem. maybe ask someone to watch your cart for a minute. | 0.06% | 1 |
| ignore it | 0.06% | 1 |
| other | 0.06% | 1 |
| every child is different, and there is no "universal answer" to a temper tantrum. | 0.06% | 1 |
| i've taught my kids what is expected of them and they behave | 0.06% | 1 |
| my daddy would stick my nose on the meat market window for five minute timeout :) | 0.06% | 1 |
| tell the child that if they do not straighten up right now, you will do something to embarass them. | 0.06% | 1 |
| tell them no treat | 0.06% | 1 |
| take my kid to the bathroom and put then in the corner | 0.06% | 1 |
| open up something for them to eat while you are shopping. shuts them up. | 0.06% | 1 |
| again teach your child how to act in public and you won't have that problem | 0.06% | 1 |
| c | 0.06% | 1 |
| make them part of shopping have them help it will keep them busy | 0.06% | 1 |
| i do pop my child, and we leave if he gets too out of hand...but i do not usually have a problem | 0.06% | 1 |
| leave them right there and walk away | 0.06% | 1 |
| time out | 0.06% | 1 |
| calm them down reasonably. | 0.06% | 1 |
| theach them the proper way to behave in public | 0.06% | 1 |
| redirecting kids' attention | 0.06% | 1 |
| raise your kids well enough that it doesn't even happen in a store. | 0.06% | 1 |
| calm then down | 0.06% | 1 |
| deal with the child | 0.06% | 1 |
| hard to stop tantrums after they start, just let it run it's course | 0.06% | 1 |
| ignore them. they just want attention. | 0.06% | 1 |
| however you see fit you're the parent not everyone around you | 0.06% | 1 |
| my kids never did that so i don't know. | 0.06% | 1 |
| calmly talk to them after they have calmed down | 0.06% | 1 |
| birth control | 0.06% | 1 |
| spank that butt | 0.06% | 1 |
| let them have their tanturm and walk away | 0.06% | 1 |
| take the child out discipline them and then go back in | 0.06% | 1 |
| or just teach the kid how to behave properly.... duh | 0.06% | 1 |
| leave them in a hot car- | 0.06% | 1 |
| i wouldn't dare throw a tantrum, it wasn't an issue | 0.06% | 1 |
| i would discipline them accordingly. | 0.06% | 1 |
| if there is an available washroom, bring them in there to calm them down | 0.06% | 1 |
| my daughter learned quickly that i didn't give in to tantrums - and so she stopped having them. | 0.06% | 1 |
| dont let them have there way to begin with and they wont have tantrums in the store | 0.06% | 1 |
| tell them to behave in a higher octave | 0.06% | 1 |
| stop shopping and calm the child | 0.06% | 1 |
| check out with what you have, discipline them in the car, t,hn finish. | 0.06% | 1 |
| take them to the restroom and handle the problem | 0.06% | 1 |
| bring them outside | 0.06% | 1 |
| looks or raising voice | 0.06% | 1 |
| nope remove yourself and the kid from the environment and make yourself clear, let the kid know who is in charge | 0.06% | 1 |
| tazer | 0.06% | 1 |
| punishment & consequences | 0.06% | 1 |
| parent effectively | 0.06% | 1 |
| ignore them,do not reward bad behaviour | 0.06% | 1 |
| raise kids that don't have tantrums | 0.06% | 1 |
| no opinion | 0.06% | 1 |
| talk to them sternly | 0.06% | 1 |
| warn them of punishment and take privleges away and don't let them come shopping anymore! | 0.06% | 1 |
| kids need to learn consequences for actions. | 0.06% | 1 |
| undecided | 0.06% | 1 |
| l | 0.06% | 1 |
| if they are made to act right at home they should understand the same goes for when shopping | 0.06% | 1 |
| spank them when they get home lol | 0.06% | 1 |
| pretend to have a tantrum as well. the kid will stop trying to get the parents attention. sounds crazy, but it works. | 0.06% | 1 |
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