Yeah I've btdt too... but I also think the occasional offhanded comment is alot different to the overall demeanor or temperament of the parent. I find it VERY distressing if someone is swearing or name calling their child, or smacking their child. Even Paris in her infinite wisdom has often said at the top of her lungs "you shouldn't say/do that should you mummy?" To which I'll whisper quietly and try as quickly as I can to move somewhere else. But I do try not to judge these days... But its hard not to when you've been on the receiving end before (which I have) or that you *know* parenting can be done minus these methods...

So it is sad and its hard not to worry in some circumstances but I often wonder how I can be misinterpreted in some situations...

*hugs*
Cailin