Is this really the Shop's fault?

[LoftyLottie]

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/5/20090922/tuk-boy-four-dies-in-somerfield-supermar-45dbed5.html

Should this boy have been swinging on a rail inside the supermarket? Is it not the fault of the parents in charge, who are now suing Somerfields. Personally I think too many children run around supermarkets misbehaving and causing havoc. A very sad story.

[smudge]

*albaqwerty - whoops!

[LoftyLottie]

How many times have you been run into in the supermarket by children chasing each other round the aisles, Smudge? No parent in sight!! I sound like a hate children. It's their parents that I dislike!!

[Stephen_G]

I work in a sports shop and this is exactly the reason why I bawl kids out for @rsing about - it's the thought of the parents screaming for a Solicitor and suing the company for negligence.

I sympathize with the parents for their loss, but, I would lend all my support to the supermarket. It's a place of business and not a playground.

[Sky48]

My partner was at a restaurant a while back when a child DID knock into a waiter and the food went everywhere. The childs father was about to have a go at the waiter, when all the men in the restaurant stood up at the same time to have a go at him. The father soon sat down. We see so many incidents now days with children running riot. It is the parents fault, they have no control over them. Or just plain don't care.

[annie0000]

If it is the railings in the photo, then it looks like they are there to stop children running out the shop straight into the car park - maybe they should be removed and then the shop could be sued for kids being run over in the car park.

A tragic accident it appears unless the railing was faulty and could be seen to be faulty, I can't see where the shop has been negligent.

[albaqwerty]

I tried to avoid supermarket shopping when my boys were toddlers (16 months apart) but if i HAD to take them, one would be in the seat and other would be helping me push the trolley.
I still hate seeing other kiddiewinks using the aisles as slides etc etc
I don't want to accidentally bump into a charming child with my trolley. I'd like to look for the produce I'm needing not look out for obstacles.

Smudge :D

[smudge]

Exactly Lottie!

I can't stand to see/hear uncontrollable screeching/screaming kids either - but worse than that are their screeching/screaming parents!

Unable to discipline without engaging their sewer like mouths!

I feel for you too Judge Nutmeg!

[smudge]

LOL Lottie - just read back at your post about the kids on trikes in Budgens.

Sorry, but it really made me laugh! o}

[smudge]

...so thanks for that, I'd been feeling a bit down today - until then!

[LoftyLottie]

Glad I cheered you up, Smudge!! I was absolutely amazed when I saw them!!

[LoftyLottie]

Oh, and Smudge, I agree about the screeching parents!!

[Robinia]

This is a very tragic accident but no one should be ued. If I'd lost a child I don't think I'd be emotionally capable of suing anyone, it must be a long complicated process. Wherever there are railings, bars, walls...in fact anything 'climb-able' small children will attempt to do it, it's up to parents to lead them away by the hand.

I got stuck (for a minute or two) in a playhouse in ToysRUs last year....I wonder whether my sons would have sued the shop if I'd injured myself? - I never had one as a child, I wanted to know what it was like inside. :o) Apologies for making light in a serious thread Lottie!

[smudge]

Thanks Lottie - woke up in a 'grey' mood today - hope it passes soon...!

I'm still giggling tho' - the name 'Budgens' tickles me!

I'm off to Sainsbury's now, fortunately only to buy a newspaper - I'll be in & out in a trice! ;o}

[LoftyLottie]

Oh dear Robinia!! Were you on your own in Toys R Us or were you being looked after by a grandchild? Remind me not to go into any supermarkets when you are about in case you fancy doing wheelies in the trolleys!!

Obviously no 'Budgens' your way Smudge

http://www.budgens.co.uk/storelocator/findyourbudgens.php

We lost ours several years ago - the only town centre supermarket, and it was useless!!

We now have a Budgens Local. I had never thought about the name before!!! I am now going to Morrisons - somewhat later than planned.

[LoftyLottie]

It seems we all agree on this issue. Thanks for your input . Only just realised no 'stars' these days.

[mrs.chappie]

I hate to see youngsters whizzing down the aisles on those wheelie things. They're dangerous and should be banned from supermarkets. They are an accident waiting to happen.

[smudge]

Can just imagine Robinia! ;o}

(I often whizz down the slide when taking the young ones to the park - but only if it's empty)!

I have spotted 'Budgens' stores before Lottie, but usually within a petrol garage.

Our eldest daughter has a Morrisons a short drive from her house & it's really good, with lots of bargains!

[LoftyLottie]

We don't have much choice, either Morrisons or a really small Tesco. I just don't like Tescos at all. Yes Morrisons is good and has some real bargains on food - on the food you really need rather than on items you wouldn't usually buy. Also excellent for fish and meat with butchers and fresh fishmongers in store. Just five minutes by car for me. Still haven't made it down there yet today!! Just off now.

[smudge]

Back from Sainsbury's - feel a bit better now! Must be the aroma of the lamb joint/garlic cooking in the oven!

D'ya know, I can't stand Tesco's either Lottie! We have a superstore a few mintues drive from here, but I avoid it like the plague!

I'd love to go back to the 'olden' days - popping out each day for fresh food, rather than stocking up in overbearing noisy supermarkets & not using half of what's in the cupboard or freezer! I much prefer the personal service you used to get, rather than goods trundling along a lookalike assembly line! ;o}