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“Karen” Lets Group Of Toddlers Escape Children’s Museum, Karma Hits Her When She Gets Banned
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“Karen” Lets Group Of Toddlers Escape Children’s Museum, Karma Hits Her When She Gets Banned

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Everyone knows that if you give toddlers just a little freedom, they’ll soon be climbing the walls. These tiny tots are notorious for their wild shenanigans, so they must be kept under close watch. If they’re let loose somehow, all parents better watch out.

This is the kind of mayhem a quiet children’s museum saw when an irresponsible mom opened the toddler gate and unleashed a flood of curious tykes. Parents rushed to capture their kids, but this “Karen” still refused to apologize, until the museum’s manager punished her.

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    Parents and grandparents had to struggle to capture the toddlers, and one dad shouted at the “Karen” to close the gate immediately

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    When the museum’s manager came to sort things out, the irresponsible mom tried to play victim, but instead, she got banned

    The museum was supposed to be a safe place for parents to bring their little ones for some games, activities, and enrichment. There was even a toddler and baby area, each with safety gates so that the tiny tots couldn’t escape or get lost. These elements also helped keep the curious toddlers in check.

    According to experts, these childproof locks are necessary to protect children from getting themselves into potentially dangerous situations. If they aren’t able to open these latches, they won’t be able to go wandering off or find themselves in some kind of trouble. The parents also don’t need to be on high alert all the time.

    Unfortunately, one “Karen” decided to ignore all the safety rules of the museum and opened the toddler gate to get her kid to leave. Her child wasn’t listening to her instructions at all, and since she had kept the gate open for a while, other little ones began to run out as soon as they got the chance.

    Pretty much every parent knows that toddlers are a force to be reckoned with. They have massive amounts of energy and zest for the world around them. Since their curiosity knows no bounds, they might wander into potentially dangerous situations without even realizing it. That’s why all the parents at the museum panicked so much when their kids were on the loose.

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    The poster shared the scene of chaos that she saw before her. Kids were running to elevators, balconies, and even the staircase. Their poor guardians had to run behind them to keep them out of harm’s way. One frustrated dad even shouted at the irresponsible mother and told her to close the gate quickly. 

    Even though it was the woman’s mistake that all the toddlers escaped, she refused to accept that she had done anything wrong. In fact, when the manager came by, she tried to play the victim and said that she felt “unsafe” due to one of the dads shouting at her. Luckily, the manager didn’t fall for her tricks and banned her from coming back to the museum.

    When a parent makes a mistake, it’s very important that they apologize for their actions. Some people become defensive or try to put the blame on others, but the problem with this is that it teaches little kids the wrong thing. If they see their parents or guardians refusing to accept their mistakes, they also learn to do the same.

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    Apart from setting a bad example for her kids, the museum “Karen” endangered all the other toddlers as well. It’s a good thing she got banned, or else the next thing she’d do would be to set a tsunami of babies loose on their unsuspecting parents. 

    What would you have done if you had been a witness to ‘toddler-gate?’ Let us know your thoughts below.

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    I am a visual editor here. In my free time I enjoy the vibrant worlds of art galleries, exhibitions, and soulful concerts. Yet, amidst life's hustle and bustle, I find solace in nature's embrace, cherishing tranquil moments with beloved friends. Deep within, I hold a dream close - to embark on a global journey in an RV, accompanied by my faithful canine companion. Together, we'll wander through diverse cultures, weaving precious memories under the starry night sky, fulfilling the wanderlust that stirs my soul.

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    Luke Branwen
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love when I read some Reddit AITA post and think "this person should be a writer". Also applies to the person who "rakes leaves in a tornado".

    Boredandsomea
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Toddlers are bad at cooking and higher grades of physics, but they are good at being young and rambunctious.

    KatSaidWhat
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Upvote for "rambunctious". I mean all of it, but that would have gotten you a second upvote if I could.

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    WubiDubi
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Child endangerment should be a 30 days in jail.

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    Luke Branwen
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love when I read some Reddit AITA post and think "this person should be a writer". Also applies to the person who "rakes leaves in a tornado".

    Boredandsomea
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Toddlers are bad at cooking and higher grades of physics, but they are good at being young and rambunctious.

    KatSaidWhat
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Upvote for "rambunctious". I mean all of it, but that would have gotten you a second upvote if I could.

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    WubiDubi
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Child endangerment should be a 30 days in jail.

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