Ugh. No offense intended against anyone who has a family of kids, but gosh, parents, learn to control your kids. Being forced to endure a toddler screaming at the top of his or her powerful lungs is more than I can be expected to endure. I gave up a plea for silence or the silence required to be able to concentrate on what I was reading. Also, a big shout out to the woman who oh so kindly crumpled my photocopied article under her sneaker. Thanks so much. You will live forever in my heart. That was the last dollar I had to my name to pay for that article. The librarian was so kind to me. I wish others would adapt her method of graciousness for themselves. I felt sorry for the parent---the receiver of a few glances from the bus patrons. He probably did all he could. Still, it was noisy. —Anonymous