"This morning, we were going on like the little safari in Animal Kingdom, and there was a family behind us that was carrying [their] screaming three-year-old by his arms, being like, 'You have to stop this. You have to stop screaming. You've been looking forward to this all week, and now you're being such a brat!'"
""What do you mean you're gonna completely ignore the fact that your kid is screaming because he's having big feelings about something, and you're not gonna acknowledge the fact that he's having big feelings at all? You're just gonna tell him he's being a brat at Disney World. Three-year-olds do not understand," they continued."
"The parenting that we have witnessed at Disney World is actually atrocious,"
Parents at Disney World sometimes react harshly when children experience meltdowns, shaming them for behavior that stems from big feelings. Young children do not understand trip cost, expectations, or schedules, so labeling them as "brats" fails to acknowledge their emotional state. Many meltdowns result from preventable causes like missed naps, hunger, overstimulation, or long days. Validating emotions, planning for rest and breaks, and setting realistic expectations for itineraries can reduce tension. Empathetic responses and preparation help deescalate situations and protect both children's well-being and family memories during theme-park visits.
Read at Scary Mommy
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