A minor rant

Contrary to certain opinions I've heard about myself, I am not child-unfriendly. I remember what it was like to be a kid. I knew who liked me, and I certainly knew who didn't. I also remember what it's like to be small in a very big world.

But the whole "they're just a kid" argument doesn't hold much weight sometimes. Particularly when some dude brings his kid into a coffee shop and lets the kid run around, grabbing stuff and screeching. And this isn't a little kid. The kid's got to be at least seven.

I don't think kids need to be locked in cages or led on leashes. I do believe they should be taught to think about their effects on others -- or else they'll grow up to be selfish adults.