Have you had any experience with parents in public doing things with their kids that they think makes them look like good parents, but just the opposite impression is actually given?

I was at the Drs the other day, and there was a mother loudly playing with her kid in the waiting room. Chasing her around, and picking her up and flipping her upside down, causing the kid to squeal, tickling her and just making a big ruckus. Kid had a blast.

The Mom kept glancing around the waiting room with a smile. I think she was looking for approval.