I thought I deleted the you don’t miss what “you never had” comment. That was in reference to texting and had NOTHING to do with rambunctious kids.

“Should I just text you the questions?” Hahaha!!! I am going to use that line – LOVE it!

Back flips! The garbage can description ..gun with white yucky stuff…LOL! and EWWW!

Good for you! And shame on Mom and any other parent that would allow that. I don’t blame the child.. but the rude and irresponsible parent.

While working in registration one night ..as a favor I watched a doc’s 2 young children he had brought with him, while he attended to his patient in the ED. They were maybe 5ish in either direction ..not sure. They were all over the sofas, the water cooler (kids like that water cooler and letting the cups over flow onto the floor)and even jumped up to the blinds and messed them up. I WAS watching them and trying to correct/guide them ..but *I* had patients! I did close the room off so they couldn’t get out.

That doc couldn’t get back out soon enough for me!
You don’t miss what you never had. I can’t imagine having kids that rambunctious unless there is a medical reason for it would never tolerate it.

Actually I did text briefly but never got into it. I would much rather just talk fast. Sure say something funny or for an emergency..but conversational texting ..nope.

I think people are addicted just as you suggest with the CRACKberry. Worst offense of all is DRIVING and texting! I don’t know if it’s true but I heard that’s worse than drunk driving.

You all may disagree with me ..but I think someone texting during ED visit does not mean they aren’t in pain. If I had the opportunity to play 1 minute Bejeweled games… I could still do it with 8 pain.. might even be a good distraction.

But I’d stop for all medical people.

***I wonder why so many people these days (all socioeconomic levels) don’t see that they are being a #10 in rude? (like pain scale 10 = worst)

Unless they are responding to an emergency call… put it away.