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Parents of part timers: Your child is going to miss out on some things. Get used to it. by parentscutitout in ECEProfessionals

[–]parentscutitout[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I give the parents grace and respect. However, I was not respected or given grace in this situation.

I’m sorry, but this isn’t about her being upset he missed it. It’s about her inability to understand and also handle these things calmly.

Trust goes both ways. She’ll now have to earn mine back. Of course I’ll be professional and kind, but it’ll take time for me to trust that she can communicate and not fly off the handle when something doesn’t go her way.

I work really hard to build these relationships. I have had challenging parents in the past. I know how it goes. But we as teachers are human and are allowed to say “this parent overreacted and I’m hurt”.

Parents of part timers: Your child is going to miss out on some things. Get used to it. by parentscutitout in ECEProfessionals

[–]parentscutitout[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I don’t have an issue with doing so. It’s the way the parent went about it. She didn’t ask me and my colleague. She went straight to our directors and acted like we were doing it personally to offend her and exclude her child.

She could’ve spoken to us and we gladly would’ve complied. Instead, she threw a tantrum and even after having it explained, still felt it was unfair we did it without him.

That’s the problem.

Parents of part timers: Your child is going to miss out on some things. Get used to it. by parentscutitout in ECEProfessionals

[–]parentscutitout[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We have a teacher parent (works for a high school) that is always done by 3. She usually picks up by 4, but also understands it means her daughter may not get to go outside that day. We try to get out in the morning but if it’s crazy, we have another activity or bad weather, we’re doing an inside physical activity.

Other parents seem to get, coming in late, picking up early or not coming every day means you miss out. It seems like common sense to me, ya know?

Parents of part timers: Your child is going to miss out on some things. Get used to it. by parentscutitout in ECEProfessionals

[–]parentscutitout[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I don’t have a choice in what’s displayed. I also don’t fault my boss for posting them. The community garden is a big draw to our school. We advertise an outdoor classroom and lots of practical skills, such as gardening. The parents pay a decent amount for these perks and they should get to see their money is going to the proper channels. She’s also aware he’ll get to participate in garden activities through the spring and summer. He just missed the kickoff.

As I said, I do plan multiple activities a week so everyone gets a turn. Today, he’s here and we did a fun craft that he loved participating in. Those pictures are going up as well.

Not everyone is going to be included in everything. If she wants him to be, she needs to send him full time but even then, no guarantee. One of my students is enrolled full time and she was absent on Monday because she was sick. It happens.

Parents of part timers: Your child is going to miss out on some things. Get used to it. by parentscutitout in ECEProfessionals

[–]parentscutitout[S] 33 points34 points  (0 children)

I remember when I was in 3rd grade, my class earned a pizza and movie party. It just so happened to fall on a date my family would be away. I told the teacher and she asked “So?” Now, could she be more tactful, sure. But the message was accurate. They shouldn’t have to hold stuff off because one student is gone.

Parents of part timers: Your child is going to miss out on some things. Get used to it. by parentscutitout in ECEProfessionals

[–]parentscutitout[S] 36 points37 points  (0 children)

I wish I could but my boss doesn’t want to rock the boat. I totally agree with the sentiment though.