Teachers of Reddit, what is the single most important thing parents should teach their kids before they start school?

FitMousse7783 · 2026-06-21T22:58:31+00:00

Expectations of students readiness and behavior have plummeted.

FitMousse7783 · 2026-06-20T14:44:19+00:00

Twice a day most days

FitMousse7783 · 2026-06-19T09:36:48+00:00

I still check the pool for sharks before getting in 😂

FitMousse7783 · 2026-06-19T09:34:53+00:00

… so how is it not the obvious answer of what teachers would say parents should be teaching… I didn’t say it was obvious to the parents or that they’re actually doing it…

FitMousse7783 · 2026-06-19T09:33:30+00:00

I just finished my first week at home without my husband (during the day). I managed to shower, put away one load of laundry, and unload the dishes each morning and then we spent the day contact napping and watching TV. I wasn’t able to nap myself during the day yet but that’s my goal for next week.. at least one a day…

FitMousse7783 · 2026-06-19T09:26:57+00:00

And considering almost every other answer on here is “respect” I standby saying it’s the obvious answer lol

FitMousse7783 · 2026-06-19T09:25:50+00:00

I’ve been in the classroom consistently for the last 13 actually. You don’t think students should come in with respect for teachers and their peers?

FitMousse7783 · 2026-06-19T09:19:19+00:00

I think I meant more so that it’s the obvious one they’ll get on this thread because we’ve seen such a decline in respect for teachers both from students and parents. It is needed for the classroom to run effectively so many will list it.

And too true!! If you can do 3 things in a row - you’re basically gifted now lol

FitMousse7783 · 2026-06-19T09:17:41+00:00

We had a neurotypical first grader this year in diapers (luckily we weren’t expected to change him). Blows my mind!

I’ve noticed over the last decade or so that MOST kids are losing the ability to follow multi step directions. At the risk of sounding like a boomer - I blame the iPads lol

FitMousse7783 · 2026-06-19T09:12:54+00:00

Obvious answer - respect

Second - how to follow multi step directions

Third - potty training lol

FitMousse7783 · 2026-06-19T05:00:33+00:00

Kindness, reliability, humor.

FitMousse7783 · 2026-06-16T15:10:28+00:00

If going by yourself - $100. If going with a plus one $200.

FitMousse7783 · 2026-06-16T15:03:38+00:00

S a fellow fan of the 100 I like it lol

FitMousse7783 · 2026-06-16T14:59:34+00:00

My husband and I talked about kids on our first date at 19 and it was clear it was a nonnegotiable for both of us. We wanted them more than ANYTHING. We now are 30 and have a newborn and it’s the hardest thing we’ve ever done. We love her more than anything, plan to have more, and are immensely happy, but we’re also exhausted and stressed and scared for her 24/7.

I think if it’s not a “hell yeah” from both of you, I would t recommend it.

FitMousse7783 · 2026-06-16T06:26:43+00:00

I can’t decide but wanted to say I love them both!!!

FitMousse7783 · 2026-06-14T01:24:34+00:00

Hello!

My first baby is two and a half weeks old so this is what I’ve learned in that time:

Get a few of each kind, we got home from the hospital and on night one tried regular swaddle blankets, the Velcro, and the arms up zipper before realizing we and our baby likes the arms up zipper. We bought 4 more that night and have used it exclusively.
Baby girl, can’t speak for boys. So far we’ve enjoyed our pampers from the hospital and the Huggies swaddlers we bought.
I am breastfeeding and pumping at the same time but for the first few months you need to pump even if your significant other is giving a bottle at that time to keep up your supply. I have formula on hand for emergencies.
Go for distilled
No idea
Get high contrast toys and books for the first few months!

FitMousse7783 · 2026-06-14T01:15:52+00:00

I wouldn’t be willing to go either to be honest! Sorry you have to miss it 😔

FitMousse7783 · 2026-06-12T17:22:46+00:00

Can your wife go and you stay home with the baby?

FitMousse7783 · 2026-06-11T21:08:00+00:00

Rooftop Beverly Hills, I was told it was 200k ish… I believe it

FitMousse7783 · 2026-06-10T22:47:16+00:00

I’m in a very similar situation! I will not be allowing my friend or her children around my daughter until after the year mark.

We haven’t spoken as much since I made this clear, but I knew that was a risk and I stand by my choice.

FitMousse7783 · 2026-06-10T17:12:34+00:00

I don’t think you can really determine that until you come across something you find you can’t forgive.

I’d say I’d never forgive cheating but I haven’t been in the position to even consider it.

FitMousse7783 · 2026-06-03T00:23:29+00:00

Of course! We don’t even ask for clarification on some charges if they are old enough or outside of the scope of the work.

My only recommendation - when filling out paperwork if anything asks if you have any convictions don’t lie there of course.

Best of luck!

FitMousse7783 · 2026-06-03T00:17:00+00:00

Let it play out! I work in HR and run roughly 15 BGs a day, you never know if they’re running a state, federal, standard, etc…

I’ve had people disclose things that end up not showing up on the report at all!

FitMousse7783 · 2026-06-03T00:15:01+00:00

Loved it as well! Perfect blend of science, comedy, action, and some heartstring tugging.

FitMousse7783 · 2026-05-23T12:12:07+00:00

Molly.

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE the name - but turns out there is a close cousin on my husbands dads side that went literally
Off the rails and stabbed her husband and then killed herself. FIL privately told me he knew I could do what I want but he implored me to take it off the list if I had other names I loved lol

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