The original poster (OP) took her son to the grocery store. But what she thought was a teachable moment that would instil some confidence into her son turned into a hostile encounter with another customer.
OP Took Her Son Grocery Shopping
OP says she’s a big believer in learning by doing and likes to be interactive with her son.
She Lets Him Try New Things
If her son want to do something himself, OP says she at least lets him try unless its unsafe.
Her Son Wanted to Help With the Groceries
When OP and her son got to the self-checkout, her son confidently said that he could do it by himself. So OP decided to let him.
There Was a Lineup
There were ten self-checkouts and one line for all the machines.
Her Son Was Slow
OP’s son was slower than she would have been but she says he managed to do it all, even the produce with her supervision.
The Next Customer Was Livid
She slammed her grocery basket on the counter and said “thanks for doing that as slow as possible, a**hole.”
OP Thought it Was Rude
OP thought the comment was “incredibly rude and uncalled for.”
What’s the Big Deal?
OP says several other machines being used were freed up. She doesn’t believe they could have that much impact on her wait time.
The Readers Respond
The responses were across the board. Some thought she was right, some though she was wrong, some thought there was a compromise and some thought every party involved was an a**hole.
Should People Just Learn to Be Patient?
“So now anyone who isn’t Speedy Gonzalez at ringing up groceries is supposed to abstain from buying things to appease the people who have the patience of a two year old? Nah, people need to learn not everything goes their way & not everything goes smoothly when a large mass of people have the bright idea to do something at the same time.”
Was it Bad Timing?
“But there is a difference between someone who can’t help their speed and a mom who is capable of doing it faster choosing a poor moment to teach a kid.”
“Do it when the store isn’t busy. Yes some people are slower than others, but many can’t help it. You could have easily done it yourself, but you chose to take longer at the checkout, knowing that there was a line behind you.”
Was There a Compromise?
“You should have let your son help with a few items, not all of them, or taken him at a less busy time so you’re not inconveniencing others.”
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