Swindling IKEA's free daycare: do you take advantage?

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  Posted by Ashley Mon Jul 6, 2009 8:01pm PDT

  i have two small children and although they do get me a little crazy at times...I would NEVER leave them with some random store employee just so i could have a "break" thats lazy parenting. mommy is a 24/7 job...if u werent ready for that u shouldnt have become a parent!

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  Posted by DizzyEmu Mon Jul 6, 2009 8:21pm PDT

  I see so many insanely ignorant comments on here! Wow, you are "selfish" or a "bad parent" or "lazy" if you use a store's daycare services?! Obviously, the store does a background check on the employees because they aren't stupid enough to hire molesters, etc. just so they can get sued in the future. A good parent will check a new place out and if they see something they don't like, they won't use the facility. Common sense, hello! As for people that take their kids everywhere 24/7, I feel sorry for you! I'd much rather have my child in an enriching environment for 45 mins. than to be constantly scolding him (and her- I have 2) when they act out because they are bored.

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  Posted by JoKTM Mon Jul 6, 2009 9:15pm PDT

  If being a mom is a 24hr job liltx then so is being a dad. With saying that men get away with alot more than women do and it is crazy. I don't know what state everyone lives in but I do know TX state law says if there are more than 5 kids it is considered a child care place and it must pass licensing. Every person that works with your child MUST have a background check and there thumb prints are on file with the state. No child wants to be super glued to their parents hip. Children do get bored and loud, so instead of yelling at your child because you are worried about leaving them with an onsite care area do your research.

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  Posted by cindy Wed Jul 8, 2009 8:32am PDT

  These fokes get paid whether or not you leave your kids there. They are sitting there waiting for ya. And your paying for it one way or another, in the prices of their stuff they sell there. I went into in IKEA once and it was a freakin zoo. I did not like it. None of our grocery stores here in town have this service, but I leave my son at home with daddy when I go to the store. I am sure this is nice for someone who doesn't have that luxory.

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  Posted by FutureTeacher89 Mon Aug 10, 2009 8:11am PDT

  Im not a mom, but I do agree with them. Me being a young woman and going to school for elementary education, I care. My mom didn't have to be around me all the time. I knew she needed a break. Its not about leaving your children for an hour that make you bad parents. Its the parents who don't have control over there children, let them run over them, try and yell and spank them and don't sit and listen and try understanding. Sometimes a hug or an I love you is what children need. A pat on the back telling them they did a great job. Children need to know they are worth something. Thats where parents go wrong. Every parent needs a break sometimes I'm sure. But being responsible about it is what makes it right or wrong. One hour is nothing. I love children I would watch kids for an hour free. No one should judge anyone. Good luck moms.!

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