Don't Bother

If you are glaring at me because my 4 year old is throwing a fit in public, don't bother. I'm immune. I am aware my son is throwing a fit. I am aware if it were you, you'd take care of it.

Are you aware that I know my son better than you? Do you know that my son is only screaming because his stroller stopped rolling? (while you may think that is a bad excuse for crying, he happens to think that is a perfect excuse for screaming) Are you aware by talking to my son in a very soothing voice (as opposed to threatening him or 'yanking him up' or taking him 'out') IS the best way to handle him? I know this through trial and error many times over. You don't because you do NOT know my son.

Next time you're out and someone's child starts throwing a fit, give them the benefit of the doubt. Perhaps they do know how to handle their child. Don't glare. Besides not being effective, they (like me) probably do not give a hoot what you think.