Texas appeared to be cheerfully taking every single scanned item and passing it on to his mother.

The proud mom wrote in the caption: Sunday mornings helping mum and dad.

I think we make a pretty great team, #toddlerlife.

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Another person added: Id probably lose it if im in the queue lmao.

A separated individual chimed in: Why not just wait until the store isnt busy?

there are times when multiple registers are open, that would be a better time to teach her.

Mom’s Teaching Moment With Her Toddler At A Supermarket Checkout Sparks Backlash

A viewer suggested a potentially better option: Ummm.

Perhaps a toy cash register?

A commentator wrote: I agree its great learning and you should not rush them.

Mom’s Teaching Moment With Her Toddler At A Supermarket Checkout Sparks Backlash

Other people expressed support for the teaching moment, as a person wrote: I love this.

Kids deserve to take up space.

They have just as much right to be there as anyone else!

Mom’s Teaching Moment With Her Toddler At A Supermarket Checkout Sparks Backlash

Its sweet and great, a reader commented

Thanks!

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Mom’s Teaching Moment With Her Toddler At A Supermarket Checkout Sparks Backlash

Mom’s Teaching Moment With Her Toddler At A Supermarket Checkout Sparks Backlash

Mom’s Teaching Moment With Her Toddler At A Supermarket Checkout Sparks Backlash