BIG things people do that annoy you...

Invade countries under false pretenses.

Mark

lol, yeah, that IS kinda annoying! 

Fathering children with no intent to provide for them in any way, coupled with running businesses under the table in order to shirk taxes and child support obligations.

Neglectful parenting in general, but the above makes me more angry than angry/sad.

Word.  I am 32 years old and was raised by my mom.  I love my dad but he had nothing to do with raising me.  I feel like my generation is the first generation to have so many of us raised by one parent.  I do see some positive coming from that though, most of my male friends that were raised by their moms are now great fathers.  I know that I waited til I was in my 30s to have a child because I did not want to be an "absentee father" (that's what my mom and I decided was a good code word for f**ing coward).  Parents, love your children like there's nothing more important ...'cuz there isn't.

Thank you, Lara!

Oh where to begin....OK, in no particular order:

People who portray themselves in the role of victim instead of taking personal responsiblity for their lives and the vast majority of things that "happen to" them.  You give me a situation, and 9.9 times out of 10, I'll show you what your responsibility was in it.  And part B is people who use their childhood traumas as an excuse to give up on themselves.

Littering.  I'd no sooner throw trash on the ground than I would on the floor of my house. Or your house.

People who set bad examples for their children and find a way to justify it.

People who consider pets a disposable item.

People who behave as if they are the only ones of any consequence in their immediate vicinity, so therefore they can behave in any way they see fit.

Cynical people (which is not the same thing as people who get annoyed ).

People who think just because they are poor, they should live like pigs.  Or, I should say, people with no pride or dignity in their modest existence.

People who would never even consider another point of view.  Don't have to agree, just listen and consider, then you are free to discard.

People who refuse to try anything new.

People who think that the words "That's just the way I am" absolves them from trying to improve their interpersonal skills when it's obvious there is a problem.

People who say "I can't", and engage in negative self talk.

Oh my!  Somebody needs to work on their tolerance..... Intolerant people are annoying!

When did you meet my ex? 

Ahhh... you've met my MIL.  

People who pass judgement on others without knowing their story. I'm referring to the people that have thought I am a permissive parent because my 9 year old often acts like a 5 year old. He's autistic and I don't need to explain it to YOU! Or the people that think if I was a more strict parent it would somehow "cure" my son's autism. {rolling eyes} Yes, folks, it IS my fault!

ugh, NightOwl, that sounds hard.  Similar problem happens with larger boys who look much older than their age.  I've known a few friends' sons who looked easily 5 when they were 3.  Then people give mom dirty looks when the kid acts exactly like a three-year old!

People who strike children.

Needy, attention seekers . . .   I see you.. just be yourself.. is that too much to ask???

Oh it doesn't bother me much any more, but on occassion...

He's a great kid. He just struggles more than the average bear...I'll take him over some of the "normal" kids I know!

I think it would be narrow views (ie racists).   we live in a HUGE world, people.     And it is only getting smaller, so get used to it!

(I just spent a weekend in a tiny town where my husband is working.   Our holding hands in the grocery store made some people obviously uncomfortable - I wanted to give them something to be uncomfortable about!).