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I happened into a Walmart store on a Friday evening at approximately 9:00pm almost 5 years ago, and after that visit, swore to never go back.  I have nothing against Walmart (or at least didn’t at that time, but am thoroughly disgusted at their treatment of the Shank family, but that is another issue). 

I understand that their prices are low and that the convenience of 24 hour shopping is tempting, but if you have small children who should be in bed at this time and are “acting out” due to being at Walmart and not in their beds, you should cut them a little slack, or come at a better time.

The amount of abuse I witnessed in the 30 minutes I was at the store broke my heart.  My son was 3 months old, and yes, he was with my husband and I.  He was asleep in his stroller.  If he had started crying, I would’ve known that  he was hungry, and/or tired and would not have taken this “inconvenience” out on him.

I saw children yelled at, yanked, smacked, and literally thrown or slammed into carts.  It was an outrageous display of abuse from all types of mothers and it totally disgusted me.  It’s been 5 years and another child since that first and only visit to Walmart and I do not feel any differently.

I told my husband that any further trips to Walmart would result in a trip to jail for me.  If I had to witness any of that again I would seriously hurt one of those moms, and would feel just in doing so.

Treat your children kinder and know their limitations on time and sleep, and if a late night trip can’t be avoided, at least expect your children to “act up” and make your trip as quick as possible.

Sincerely,

Disgusted Mother