So I am at Walmart scanning and bagging my almost $300 worth of groceries while the employee that wants $15 an hour “monitors” and then this happened.
Her – why are you double bagging all of your groceries?
Me – excuse me?
Her – you are wasting our bags!
Me – if you don’t likе the way I’m bagging the groceries, feel free to come on over here and bag them yourself.
Her – that’s not my job!
Me – okay, then I will bag my groceries how I please if that’s all right with you.
Her – why are you using two bags?!
Me – because the bags are weak and I don’t want the handles to break or the bottoms to rip out.
Her – well that’s because you are putting too much stuff in the bag. If you took half of that stuff out and put it in a different bag then you wouldn’t need to double bag.
*10 seconds of me just staring at her.
Me – so you want me to split these items in half and put half of them in a different bag so that I don’t have to double bag.
Her – exactly.
Me – so I would still be using two bags to hold the same number of items.
Her – no because you wouldn’t be double bagging.
*me pressing two fingers to my left eye in an attempt to make it stop twitching.
Me – okay so here I have a jug of milk and a bottle of juice double bagged. If I take the milk out and remove the double bagging and just put the milk in the single bag and the juice in that single bag I’m still using two bags for these two items.
Her- no because you are not double bagging them so it’s not the same number of bags.
*me looking around at about 10 other customers who at this point are enjoying the show.
Me- is this likе that Common Core math stuff I keep hearing about?
Her- never mind you just don’t get it.
And with that, she went back to her little Podium so she could continue texting or playing games on her phone or whatever it was she was doing before she decided to come over and critique my bagging skiIIs.
Why I Never Make My Son Say ‘Thank You’ or ‘Sorry’ Anymore
Parenting is no easy task. We all have our unique styles, and let’s face it, there’s no shortage of opinions – wanted or otherwise. But for Emma, a proud member of the ‘understanding and empathic’ tribe, breaking the mold of traditional parenting has been a life-changing decision.
Introducing Emma, a caring and open-minded mother, who has turned to the internet to discuss her controversial parenting choices and seek advice from the masses. In a heartfelt letter, she shares her story and hopes to hear what other parents think about her son’s situation.
At 38 years old, Emma is the adoring mother of eight-year-old Georgie. Georgie is her pride and joy, and Emma has made it her mission to raise him differently from the norm. She believes in embracing a parenting approach that goes beyond discipline and focuses on understanding and empathy.
Emma’s approach is unconventional, and that’s what makes it stand out. She recognizes the power of platforms like ours, where people can freely express their opinions on different topics. In the past, Emma has actively engaged with others by offering suggestions and sharing her interpretations of their stories. Now, she invites readers to share their thoughts on her son’s unique situation.
Georgie’s upbringing has been shaped by Emma’s unwavering commitment to compassion and understanding. Through this different approach, she hopes to create an environment where Georgie can thrive, feel heard, and grow into the best version of himself.
Join us as we delve into Emma and Georgie’s journey, discovering the joys and challenges of breaking the parenting mold. Let’s explore the power of empathy, compassion, and unconventional choices in raising happy and confident children.
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