Originally Posted by nannyde:
I think there is a contingent of parents who really LIKE the drama at the door.
I do believe this. It is as is some parents want to show all adults present that "their child" misses them desperately when the parent is gone to work. It is not helpful to the child at all ....it just makes an insecure parent feel passionately and deeply cared for in a "car crash type" of spectacle.
When I see this type of behavior bubbling up at drop off I say " Bye Mommy! Have a nice day!".... Grasp lil guy's hand and walk away. Works every time. All my dc parents know that drop offs and pick ups should be short and sweet.
