46. This really wasn't that bad, I have experienced much worse from my 3 year old and you know what it is completely normal toddler behavior. Especially if they are over stimulated or tired.. If she had disciplined him everyone would try to turn it around and say that she abuses her child...

Posted at 1:32PM on Feb 8th 2008 by holly

47. It's not normal for a toddler to act like that. My daughter NEVER acted that way and she never hit me. She knows better. That child has obviously never heard the word no.

Posted at 1:35PM on Feb 8th 2008 by john denver rules

48. Kingston is only 20 months old. I know because he's 2 weeks older than my son. This is normal behavior for a toddler and it's difficult enough for me to reprimand my son in public and worry about being judged. I couldn't imagine doing it in front of a worldwide audience. I've always been a fan of Gwen's and she seems to be doing a fine job as a mother. As far as putting him in the car seat; it's obvious she stood him on the floorboard and went around to put him in the seat. I have a mid-size SUV and hoisting a child that size straight to the seat is not the easiest thing to do; especially when you try to be graceful in front of cameras and you are modifying your body mechanics while pregnant. It's so obvious who doesn't have kids when you read these posts.

Posted at 2:08PM on Feb 8th 2008 by fabulous

49. 48. It's not normal for a toddler to act like that. My daughter NEVER acted that way and she never hit me. She knows better. That child has obviously never heard the word no.

Posted at 1:35PM on Feb 8th 2008 by john denver rules



Sounds like your daughter is going to grow up to be a well adjusted, independent woman...
Toddlers throwing tantrums, and trying to be independent by not wanting to do what their parents tell them (like little Kingston not wanting to get in the car) is actually what IS normal.

Posted at 2:08PM on Feb 8th 2008 by holycrazy

50. #48-- (John Denver Rules) Thank you, thank you, thank you--Yeah Lex, are you going to call #48 an idiot too? Lex, you are a MAJOR tool.

#46--yes, kids act up, but the hitting is another issue all together. My 2 year old never did that. I'm not a lyer and I don't need to talk him to the doctor, as his doctor knows he's "just a good boy".

Posted at 2:11PM on Feb 8th 2008 by Bratty kids turn into bratty adults--

51. My kiddo acts like that too. It is part of the exploring age. I really like how she is involved and letting him explore. It looks normal to me being a mom of an 18 month old. I respect that she is involved and kept her cool. B/C you know everyone who watches this will judge her. But I bet every mom out there would have some very ---- footage out there if there were cameras around in your day to day life enteracting with a little explorer.

Posted at 2:36PM on Feb 8th 2008 by julena

52. OMG! People are mean. I have a boy the same age as her son's. Totally normal. You can't expect any different from a baby.

Posted at 2:53PM on Feb 8th 2008 by laura

53. John Denver died in an airplane accident---Whatever your name is---If your baby girl is good now just wait till puberty. Ha, Ha!!!

Posted at 3:05PM on Feb 8th 2008 by All American Girl

54. The comments from people who claim their children don't throw tantrums or "know better" concern me. Tantrums in toddlers are a NORMAL phase of development. If your child doesn't display those behaviors you may want to consult your pediatrician to rule out developmental delays or disabilities, Children of abuse may also not assert themselves or act normally for their age due to intimidation or fear.

Posted at 3:42PM on Feb 8th 2008 by Lydia Layne

55. Gwen looks like a wonderful mother. It appears that her son is acting like any normal toddler. Children at this age do not have fine tuned motor skills as we do as adults. As a result he was petting the dog as gentle as he could. Toddlers are rambunctious and those who are being overly critical were probably the same people who were screaming their heads off when they were a toddler.

Posted at 3:45PM on Feb 8th 2008 by Flora

56. Typical Toddler - They haven't fully learned right from wrong yet, or how to control their emotions. Obviously the right response is not to hit him back! (Though I'm sure some of you sickos would really enjoy that) All you can do is keep saying "no" and maybe a time out. But she had the dignity to discipline him away from the vultures... Seems like a great mom and normal child!

Posted at 4:12PM on Feb 8th 2008 by Lisa Lagrrr

57. When saying it's all because of the cameras we're going to assume this was the first time the kid pulled her hair; Why should she even care about the reporters?, if a person stops doing things based on what "others" will say chances are they shouldn't be parents.
Not saying she should've beat him up though.

Posted at 4:15PM on Feb 8th 2008 by BratSimpson

58. I would like to respectfully suggest that those of you with perfectly behaved 2 year olds wait until you have raised a couple to adulthood before judging other parents. Every child will misbehave in some way sometime in his life, and if it happens in public people will most likely be judging you for it, too.

Posted at 4:24PM on Feb 8th 2008 by surlymom

59. This is so typical of that age. I have a son who is Kingston's age and they do it all the time. It doesn't mean that they are bad kids or that the parent is a bad one. I am sure Gwen knows how to discipline her child. Not all children act out like this turn on to be a "Marilyn Manson". Lighten up people, he's a toddler.

Posted at 4:30PM on Feb 8th 2008 by joysar

60. That is too funny. The kid is completely normal. I just love how she throws him in the car. Let the Nanny deal with buckling him into his seat. Ha

Posted at 4:44PM on Feb 8th 2008 by Liz