I have to admit that I often love taking trips to thegrocery store. No, I don’t enjoy paying at the end. But perusing all of the new products, taking time to pick the freshest looking produce and grabbing ingredients that sound like they would make an excellent dinner can be so enjoyable. I did not always feel this way though, as getting dragged to the grocery store as a child felt more like doing chores than embarking on an adventure.
That’s why onefatherdecided to make trips to the shop special for his daughter. But after a woman complained about his child’s manners, he decided to get petty revenge. Below, you’ll find the story that this dad recentlytoldon Reddit, as well as some of the replies amused readers shared.
This father turns trips to the grocery store into playtime with his daughter
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So after an older woman complained about their fun, he decided they would have as much as possible
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Later, the dad added a few more thoughts after reading some of the replies to his post
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Many shoppers dread trips to the grocery store
While going to the grocery store is often a fun adventure for me to decide what I’d like to eat on that particular day, I understand that I may be in the minority. It seems like the prices of food, toiletries and cleaning supplies skyrocket every day, and it would be nice to go a week without having to shell out a substantial portion of my paycheck just to survive.
When it comes to the reasons why people often dread grocery shopping, Stephanie Vermillion atHuffPostsays that agoraphobia can play a part. Many shoppers feel anxiety about all of the uncertainties that await them at the store, such as how many parking spots will be available, how long the checkout lines will be, how crowded the aisles will be, if they’ll even have everything in stock and more.
Parents are always looking for ways to keep their kids entertained while shopping
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Popping into the shop to grab groceries can incite anxiety in anyone, but it can be particularly challenging for parents who have to bring their little ones along. We all know that kids get bored easily, and it can be impossible to predict a young child’s mood. They might be happy one moment and throwing a tantrum that attracts the attention of dozens of Walmart shoppers only seconds later. So there is nothing wrong with moms and dads going out of their way to make sure that trips to the store aren’t torturous.
When I was a kid and I accompanied my parents to H-E-B, I was sometimes lucky enough to be given a donut to enjoy during the shopping trip. We would, of course, pay for it when we got to the checkout line, but that simple snack was enough to make going to the store worth it for me. But if you don’t want to bribe your children with food, don’t worry. There are plenty of other ways to turn shopping into a fun outing.
Taking little ones along to the store can even be a great learning opportunity
It’s wise to be intentional about what time you’re going shopping with your kids, and don’t expect to be in and out of the shop quickly when they’re tagging along. If the store you’re at has a self-checkout option, you might want to allow your kiddos to scan some items or do the bagging (with supervision) too. Praise them for behaving well in the store, and find appropriate ways to reward them, so grocery shopping will have a connotation for them.
Amused readers applauded the dad for having fun with his daughter and shared similar stories of their own
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