Mum blasts selfish parents on holiday after they sit and watch their kids steal pool toys and hit others
While it's nice to get away with family, you have no control over who will be sharing the resort with you.
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Most of us have heard horror stories of kids behaving badly or sunbed hoggers fighting, but one mum had enough while holidaying in Doha. Qatar.
"When pool etiquette goes wrong, a parents rant," the post was captioned.
Ell, from Scotland, revealed she was at the pool with her kids when another group stole their toys and began hitting people in the pool.
She claimed the lifeguard had told them off four times and yet the children didn't listen.
And to add insult to injury, the parents and childminders were sat around the pool letting their kids cause havoc without trying to correct them.
It was enough for Ell, who then spotted that the kids had taken her children's toys and hid them away from the pool area.
In the clip, her eldest daughter filmed the mum marching over to grab the toys while she told the lifeguard: "I'll get the toys, it's really annoying and disrespectful."
The mum grabbed the toys which had been buried in the mud before warning her kids to 'stay away' from the naughty kids.
"Raging because some a**ehole mum/ au pair can't keep their feral kids under control at the pool," she wrote.
"Hitting and hiding my kids' pool toys, I don't think so."
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"A lot of people had gone for lunch so it was quieter and more obvious to me what they were doing," she added.
"Pool guy told them 4 times to STOP but they weren't listening!"
The clip soon went viral on her TikTok account @ ellstar75 with over 750k views and 17k likes.
Social Media Reaction
Many mums came to the comments to praise Ell for putting her foot down and calling out the selfish behaviour.
One person wrote: "Nothing worse than bratty little kids tho and the parents sit there just watching."
Top Hacks for Holidaying with Kids
IF you've got plans to go on holiday with your little ones this summer, here's some advice to take on board.
Plan Ahead:
Book accommodations with family-friendly amenities.
Research kid-friendly attractions and activities.
Make travel arrangements that accommodate your children's schedules.
Pack Smart:
Create a packing checklist to ensure you don't forget essentials.
Pack a mix of familiar and new toys to keep kids entertained.
Bring snacks, extra clothes, and emergency supplies in your carry-on.
Travel Comfort:
Use neck pillows and blankets for a more comfortable journey.
Download movies, games, and music on tablets or phones.
Schedule travel during nap times or overnight to maximise sleep.
Stay Organized:
Use packing cubes to keep clothes and items sorted.
Keep important documents, like passports and tickets, in a dedicated folder.
Utilise apps for itinerary management and navigation.
Engage and Entertain:
Plan interactive activities like scavenger hunts or travel journals.
Explore local parks, playgrounds, and kid-friendly museums.
Involve kids in trip planning to get them excited and engaged.
Maintain Routine:
Stick to regular meal and sleep times as much as possible.
Bring along comfort items, like favorite blankets or stuffed animals.
Allow for downtime to avoid overstimulation.
Stay Flexible:
Be prepared to adjust plans based on your children's needs and moods.
Embrace the unexpected and make the most of impromptu moments.
Keep a positive attitude to set the tone for a fun and memorable trip.
These hacks can help make your holiday with kids smoother, more enjoyable, and will ensure that you return home with wonderful memories!
"Some people just don't watch their kids on holiday! I've had so many bad experiences with kids being horrible and the parents were no where to be seen," penned a third.
Meanwhile, a fourth said: "Why some parents think they don't need to parent on holiday bewilders me!!!" So disrespectful to everyone else, I don't want to parent anyone else's kids thanks!!!"
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