Scolded in the toy store - Page 2

[TiredX2]

I would consider that descrimination against children (was she harrassing *you* for touching the toys as an adult?) and inform the store why I wouldn't be shopping there again.

When DD was about 5 she had saved money to buy something at the Hello Kitty Store (Sanrio).  She got her item and waited patiently to be helped.  The cashier kept helping adults instead.  Looking at her and just letting adults go first.  After buying her item, DD said her feelings were hurt and we ended up returning the item, explaining why and not shopping there again (at DD's request).  I see a lot of situations where kids aren't being held to adult standards (which is one thing) but *above* adult standards and it just ticks me off.

[CherryBombMama]

This is actually kind of spiraling out of control via Facebook and Yelp. I left a negative review, and so did my friend who was shopping with me (she purchased something as well) and I was not familiar with Yelp and didn't know if the owner would see it so I emailed her directly from her website. My friend messaged her through Facebook to make sure she read her complaint. 

She emailed me back saying that I obviously didn't go through their "manners" section of the store (LOL! That is such a nice insult) and repeatedly called out my "bad parenting." She said almost the same thing on Yelp, which I think made only herself look bad and she replied to my friend, again defending her actions. 

The dinosaur egg was dissolve-able (is that a word?) so there is no more egg to return =\ darn it. 

What drama this has caused! 

[CherryBombMama]

Originally Posted by TiredX2 

I would consider that descrimination against children (was she harrassing *you* for touching the toys as an adult?) and inform the store why I wouldn't be shopping there again.

When DD was about 5 she had saved money to buy something at the Hello Kitty Store (Sanrio).  She got her item and waited patiently to be helped.  The cashier kept helping adults instead.  Looking at her and just letting adults go first.  After buying her item, DD said her feelings were hurt and we ended up returning the item, explaining why and not shopping there again (at DD's request).  I see a lot of situations where kids aren't being held to adult standards (which is one thing) but *above* adult standards and it just ticks me off.

Awww, that is so mature of your daughter! It makes me so sad that her feelings were hurt :(  I can just picture a five year old waiting patiently, wondering why nobody is helping her, awwwww :( 
 

[TiredX2]

Originally Posted by CherryBombMama 

This is actually kind of spiraling out of control via Facebook and Yelp. I left a negative review, and so did my friend who was shopping with me (she purchased something as well) and I was not familiar with Yelp and didn't know if the owner would see it so I emailed her directly from her website. My friend messaged her through Facebook to make sure she read her complaint. 

She emailed me back saying that I obviously didn't go through their "manners" section of the store (LOL! That is such a nice insult) and repeatedly called out my "bad parenting." She said almost the same thing on Yelp, which I think made only herself look bad and she replied to my friend, again defending her actions. 

The dinosaur egg was dissolve-able (is that a word?) so there is no more egg to return =\ darn it. 

What drama this has caused! 

I'm really glad you followed through.  It's unfortunate when small businesses have horrid owners--- you want to support the concept of small businesses, but you wouldn't have been harassed in a Toys R Us or a Target, kwim.  Grrr.
 

Originally Posted by CherryBombMama 

Awww, that is so mature of your daughter! It makes me so sad that her feelings were hurt :(  I can just picture a five year old waiting patiently, wondering why nobody is helping her, awwwww :( 
 

I was so proud of her!

I am tired of people who say that they don't make exceptions for kids, or don't treat kids special actually treating kids worse! 

[coffeegirl]

Ooh that "Mommy and Me class" comment would have PISSED me off. Srsly. Sorry that some people suck, mama.

[mattemma04]

I would not have bought from that store,and would do a few negative online reviews as well. It is a given that toys will be touched in a toy store.In many stores one toy will be opened so the kids/parents can try it out.

Also,it is just me I am sure but if my kid were to break something I would pay for it.Never had it happen as I warn the kids,but I would pay.

Stores selling toys should have display items that kids can touch.A table or corner where items are placed would be ideal.Write to the stores and suggest it .

 It is so obvious  and yet many never think to do it in their store.It would increase business and they could chillax ,and just direct families to a display table instead of being such meanies.

[hibiscus mum]

Oh my! This post brought back memories of the toy store in the community I grew up in. The owner was SO MEAN! I remember browsing the store when I was 7 or 8 years old and pulling something off the shelf - a puzzle or something in a box and the owner yelling, "DON'T TOUCH THAT!". I was terrified and never went back. For some of the braver, more rebellious kids it became like a game to see how long they could be in the store before getting yelled at. The store went out of business fairly quickly, understandably.

I could understand an owner getting pissy if your kids were chucking balls all over the store or pulling stuff out of boxes, but just touching things? How strange.

[twinpossible]

I would not be able to hold my voice! That woman needs to know she is being unreasonable...asking kids not to touch toys in a toy store! That is just silly. I agree with the Yelp comment and make sure to spread the word, we don't need negativity like that around our children.