I got reamed by a parent/guardian (I think she may have been a grandma) today! I'm taking the little darlings from the morning kindergarten out front to get picked up, and the last one is on her way, when granny comes up to me with her child and something to say. She launches into this one big complaint about how her child's backpack was stolen, and that "this is unacceptable". She also tells me that when her older granddaughter (?) was in third grade a few years ago, her coat was stolen and she never got it back. Then she tells me that when her children were in school they went to a "proper school" and this sort of thing would never happen and that this isn't a "proper school"! I standing there thinking, 'and what the heck do you want me to do about it?!' I told her that her child hadn't told me her backpack was missing until we were out the door, and it was nowhere in the room, so there was really nothing I could do but let the teacher know. She was irritated, but she did leave.
Seriously, what is wrong with these people in the world that think that it is EVER ok to talk to someone that way?! If you want to get respect in life then you should treat others with it! Just because I have to bite my tongue and listen to you doesn't mean everyone in life will. The world would be so much better if we all used a little tact and common sense when interacting with each other. Think about what you're going to say before you let it out of your mouth.
And....end rant!
Otherwise, the day was great. The kids were excited to see me, and they were eager to know if I would be coming back.
The only other downside to the day was that the afternoon girls got Justin Beiber's "Baby" stuck in head! I guess his singing voice is in the right key for them!
3 comments:
Good thing I'm not teaching music anymore. I would need to have a refresher course in who is the hot singer for the little girls. Sorry you had a cranky grandma to deal with today. Sounds like you handled it perfectly. I think she is the one who was "improper."
Love you!!! MOM
Wow... some people are so great, aren't they? Ugh. Sorry you had to deal with her! Btw, I MISS YOU!
Grrrr. What is it with parent/grandparent type people thinking that because something is missing it must have been stolen. Have they never heard that some children (and I speak from experience) are forgetful and lose things? It's not the teachers job to keep track of every childs belongings.
Glad the rest of the day was good. Have a great weekend.
Hugs, Rhonda
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