Babies in the Work Place

JoRocka
JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
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Can someone explain to me why they feel it's acceptable to bring these nasty germ machines to the work place?

I can't bring my dog or cat in to work... why are they allowed to bring their crumb snatchers?

I've never understood- even from a parents perspective why you would want to explose your child to so many strangers... and why you would want to expose complete random strangers to the potentially highly disruptive behavior of said child.

To be honest- seen and not heard- well actually not seen and not heard for me is perfect- but if I can't hear it- whatever fine- but 9/10 that's just not the case.

Annoying- and wildly inappropriate to me- Grateful I don't have to deal with it that often- but still WHY.

EXPLAIN THIS INSANITY TO ME!!!
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  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    I love it when people bring their babies!
  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    For like the entire day, or just to show/introduce it to people?
  • PennyM140
    PennyM140 Posts: 423 Member
    I love babies! And as a parent, I understand why people love showing them off. I don't see the problem with someone stopping by to introduce their baby.
    Now at my husband's work people have been known to bring their sick child to work with them so they don't have to take time off. That is unacceptable. Exposes coworkers to sickness and it doesn't allow the child a comfortable place to rest and get well.
  • Fullsterkur_woman
    Fullsterkur_woman Posts: 2,712 Member
    I can't. Because it's inexplicable insanity. We used to have a front desk in my office, and one of my best friends worked at it, and she would send me email alerts so that if somebody brought in their little *#@$ trophies I could shut my door and work in peace. Sadly, no more front desk, so now I get *SURPRISE* baby annoyance.

    I used to share an office with another co-worker, and sometimes her daughter would have to come in with her due to school holidays and such, but she was always good as gold and her mom made sure of that! She was the most thoughtful office-mate I've ever had. Luckily she's still my "next-door neighbor" and very good friend.
  • Broderick50
    Broderick50 Posts: 842 Member
    I love kids and would like to have a lot more, but I agree keep them at home. Especially if there little heithans or a crying baby.
  • redheaddee
    redheaddee Posts: 2,005 Member
    I barely like my own kids (sarcasm, not entirely serious), I definately don't like OPC (other people's children). Hence my chosen career field, as we work with ages 16 and up only (and 16 is too young still). I never did this, so I don't understand it. Not so much because the kids are germ carriers, but the adults. I don't want your grody hands on my new kid, because I don't know if you wash after you pee TVYM. Eww.
  • Sovictorrious
    Sovictorrious Posts: 770 Member
    My kids are awesome, OPK suck *kitten*. I would never bring my kids to work because I don't have time for that ****. I rather not have people judge me when I yell at those demons,
  • seltzermint555
    seltzermint555 Posts: 10,740 Member
    ugh yeah I could never work in a place that allowed babies for more than a short (10 min) visit. Just NO.

    Same with older kids, do NOT bring your child to work when you can't find daycare.

    I work with a close knit family and I am SOOOO happy they have common sense. There's a 4 yr old boy in the family and in 4 months working there I've seen him once for less than 5 min. That's appropriate :-)
  • just_Jennie1
    just_Jennie1 Posts: 1,233
    I am not a fan of babies/children any where.

    When I used to work in an office people would have their babies then bring them in to "show them off". I think I was the only one in my department who didn't get up to rush over and oooh and ahhhhh over the thing.

    Now if someone had brought in their dog it'd be a different story.
  • fbmandy55
    fbmandy55 Posts: 5,263 Member
    Funny you post this, because I saw this on facebook this morning and thought it was so sweet.

    Not posting image because it's huge.. http://themetapicture.com/motherhood-at-its-best/

    I thought about it as I can't bring mine all the time but I would imagine it would be a pain if the child was not well behaved (supervised). We had a woman bring a newborn to a 2 day orientation. No one knew what to say but the baby was silent the entire time...
  • meshashesha2012
    meshashesha2012 Posts: 8,329 Member
    i thought this was going to be a thread about those hot 20 something interns..

    anyway, yeah every now and then someone will bring a rugrat in to the officeand my cube mates and i will turn and give each other a "dafuq?!?" look when we hear crying or screaming or see some child run by with one of the many nerf guns we keep around the office.

    oh and for the record, i work from home on bring your child to work day
  • just_Jennie1
    just_Jennie1 Posts: 1,233
    oh and for the record, i work from home on bring your child to work day

    Our office used to have that until one of the little darlings pulled the fire alarm.

    Thankfully I was on vacation when that happened.
  • wolverine66
    wolverine66 Posts: 3,779 Member
    you don't seem disproportionately angry about this at all.
  • Escloflowne
    Escloflowne Posts: 2,038 Member
    I don't think they should be permitted to leave the house without a muzzle, I also feel that people should get a sort of licence from the government before they are allowed to make them. That's the world I one day want to live in!
  • soehlerking
    soehlerking Posts: 589 Member
    meh, I think it depends on the office space. if you have an office w/ a door and you're bringing your kid b/c the caretaker is sick/you have no choice or what have you, I don't really have a problem with it. But if you're in a cubicle environment and/or it's a regular occurence...probably not so much.
  • DrMAvDPhD
    DrMAvDPhD Posts: 2,097 Member
    People let their toddlers run around chemistry labs here. It baffles my mind.
  • DrMAvDPhD
    DrMAvDPhD Posts: 2,097 Member

    Not posting image because it's huge.. http://themetapicture.com/motherhood-at-its-best/

    I don't like kids much but that was one pretty baby that grew into one pretty toddler. Wow.
  • MrsK20141004
    MrsK20141004 Posts: 489 Member
    Don't get it, don't like it. Never will. I'm not a kid or baby person... They stress me out, even the kids of family. However, I LOVE when people bring their dogs in, it only happens once a year but its my favourite day!
  • DRJ311
    DRJ311 Posts: 58 Member
    Wow.
    Apparently not a lot of loving parents on this forum, huh? (LOL)
    I love my kids and they are so well behaved, but I must admit other peoples kids do get on my nerves..
    Not all kids are germ infested booger nosed little brats. But you wouldn't know until you become a parent. I, myself have never brought my kids to work, but you never know the circumstances, like maybe school is delayed or cancelled and no babysitter, etc. Now bringing in SICK kids is just WRONG. If kids must come to work, try to make it a once in a while thing andmake sure they aren't sick!
  • Elliehmltn
    Elliehmltn Posts: 254 Member
    Many employers permit women to bring their babies to work to enable breast feeding.
  • suziepoo1984
    suziepoo1984 Posts: 915 Member
    WoW! After reading this thread, i will not even think about bringing my baby to introduce to my colleagues at work place, if this is what they think !
    My hubby took my daughter once to office, because he just wanted to show her his office and also introduce her to his colleagues/friends. He went and came out in 10 minutes. But if even a single person had thoughts as many of you have mentioned before, i would rather have her not meet any one of them!
    Hubby also took her in, because he will not be able to take her to his office after she turns 2.

    But kids at workplace for an entire day is a whole different annoying story, for both the kids , the parent and the co-workers.
  • DMZ_1
    DMZ_1 Posts: 2,889 Member
    It depends on the workplace. I have heard of workplaces allowing dogs to come into the workplace.

    I'm not a fan of young children in the majority of workplaces. Potential for disruptions and general mayhem.
  • sillygoosie
    sillygoosie Posts: 1,109 Member
    I would never bring in a baby or young toddler. My daughter has been spending a few hours a week in my office since she was 7. I guess some of us have raised well-behaved children that can handle being in the workplace without disruption. If she was a brat, I would arrange daycare, but she sits and does her homework or reads. Now that she's 11, she cleans the office and does other small jobs for us.
  • WeepingAngel81
    WeepingAngel81 Posts: 2,232 Member
    I feel pretty blessed after reading this! My office mates are always asking me to bring my kids around. If my sitter needs to drop them to me after I am off, I get scolded if I don't bring them in to say hi.

    Do I want my kids with me all the time. Heck no! I come to work to take a break from them, however, I do love seeing them get spoiled and complimented by those I work with. Parenting is tough so it's kind of nice ego boost to hear how well behaved they are or how I'm doing a good job as a mom.
  • sheldonz42
    sheldonz42 Posts: 233 Member
    I used to hate kids.

    Then I got into a happy relationship.

    Then one of my children died.

    I have a great appreciation for life and children that I never used to have.
  • willrun4bagels
    willrun4bagels Posts: 838 Member
    I love the term "crumb snatchers"... I'm going to have to start using that. And my employer would never allow that at all - maybe a quick visit after someone that's been on maternity leave stops in once with the baby, but just bringing the baby for the whole day would not be okay.
  • ItsCasey
    ItsCasey Posts: 4,021 Member
    Wow. Some strong overreaction in this thread. Trust me, I can't stand bratty kids, and I don't think bringing your children to work is the most professional thing in the world, but not all kids are bratty. Some of them are hilarious. You ask them a basic question, and they launch into the most over-the-top story you've ever heard in your life, and all you have to do is say "Wow" or "Really??" every now and then.

    And unless you're racing to meet a deadline that could shut the company down, closing your door so you don't have to see someone's baby is a little over the top. Besides, if it's someone who ranks higher than you in the pecking order, you'd do well to play nice and feign interest. Office Politics 101.
  • Fullsterkur_woman
    Fullsterkur_woman Posts: 2,712 Member
    WoW! After reading this thread, i will not even think about bringing my baby to introduce to my colleagues at work place, if this is what they think !
    Bringing your kiddo in once for a short visit so everybody can meet her is a far, far cry from what we're talking here. It's not like babies are interested/interesting to interact with for an extended period. Probably almost everybody wants a chance to congratulate you and wish you well with your baby, but that doesn't take very long.
  • k8blujay2
    k8blujay2 Posts: 4,941 Member
    Glad I don't work with any of you guys seriously.... our office is pretty small and close knit... at least the majority of us, love it when some one brings the kids in to work to show them off.... everyone always asks how each others family's are doing... and there are times where the daycare is closed and I still have to work... which is really only once a year.... and my co-workers all suggest that I bring my toddler to work... I just don't and respectfully take a vacation day because 1) I don't want to disrupt everyone else, 2) If I'm at work I would like to be able to concentrate, and 3) my child would be bored.
  • Fullsterkur_woman
    Fullsterkur_woman Posts: 2,712 Member
    I used to hate kids.

    Then I got into a happy relationship.

    Then one of my children died.

    I have a great appreciation for life and children that I never used to have.
    Some of us are in happy relationships and have been for a very, very long time, and yet still have no affinity with kids. For some of us, there may even be a causal relationship.

    I know what it is like to lose very close loved ones nevertheless. I am sorry for your loss and grief.

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