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Bookworm 01:49 PM 04-17-2012
You know, I get that every parent thinks their child is special and amazing. But today I had one that took the cake. I was called into a meeting with my Director and a DCP this morning and here is what the problem was: 5yr old DCG has been going home and telling DCP that I don't give her extra hugs and I don't tell her how awesome she is everyday. (Exact words by the way). I was so p****d off that before I could think, I told her that I hug everybody everyday and that if her daughter did something different other than the constant whining, tattling, using potty words all day then she would get an extra hug. Then I finished off by telling her that her kid was awesome like everybody else.
When I finished, in my head I went D'oh! The look on the DCP's face was priceless. The look on my Director's face was better because she was laughing. Right then I knew I was safe. I know I shouldn't have said those things but this parent has been tap dancing on my last good nerve since September and it felt goooooooood.
When I finished, in my head I went D'oh! The look on the DCP's face was priceless. The look on my Director's face was better because she was laughing. Right then I knew I was safe. I know I shouldn't have said those things but this parent has been tap dancing on my last good nerve since September and it felt goooooooood.
wdmmom 01:51 PM 04-17-2012
That's awesome! I think we've all been in the boat where we wanted to say things like that before. Only you did! Kudos!
Soupyszoo 02:02 PM 04-17-2012
I can't believe you got called in on something like this. Unbelievable
Bookworm 02:19 PM 04-17-2012
Originally Posted by Soupyszoo:
I can't believe you got called in on something like this. Unbelievable
I have called in for the parent for the most stupid stuff. My favorite episode was when she filed a complaint on me because I don't talk to her when she comes in. When I got to the office, my Director told me what the complaint was and I told the parent that I'm not here when she picks up and drops off so of course I don't talk to her. I communicate with you through daily notes. After I said that, she then had the nerve to say, " Oh, you're not here when I am. I thought the other black girl was you". To which I replied, Sorry, we don't all look alike. Another priceless reaction. As I've read here many times, some people always want special privileges.I can't believe you got called in on something like this. Unbelievable
meganlavonnesmommy 02:27 PM 04-17-2012
Parents should know that their children would be better off if they spent less time complaining, and more time parenting their children.
AfterSchoolMom 03:04 PM 04-17-2012
Originally Posted by :
" Oh, you're not here when I am. I thought the other black girl was you".
" Oh, you're not here when I am. I thought the other black girl was you".
Sometimes I wonder how people have sense enough to get out of bed in the morning!
EntropyControlSpecialist 03:17 PM 04-17-2012
Originally Posted by Bookworm:
I have called in for the parent for the most stupid stuff. My favorite episode was when she filed a complaint on me because I don't talk to her when she comes in. When I got to the office, my Director told me what the complaint was and I told the parent that I'm not here when she picks up and drops off so of course I don't talk to her. I communicate with you through daily notes. After I said that, she then had the nerve to say, " Oh, you're not here when I am. I thought the other black girl was you". To which I replied, Sorry, we don't all look alike. Another priceless reaction. As I've read here many times, some people always want special privileges.
I have called in for the parent for the most stupid stuff. My favorite episode was when she filed a complaint on me because I don't talk to her when she comes in. When I got to the office, my Director told me what the complaint was and I told the parent that I'm not here when she picks up and drops off so of course I don't talk to her. I communicate with you through daily notes. After I said that, she then had the nerve to say, " Oh, you're not here when I am. I thought the other black girl was you". To which I replied, Sorry, we don't all look alike. Another priceless reaction. As I've read here many times, some people always want special privileges.
I've said similar things when people said rude things about my husband. But, it MUST have been your husband ... because THAT man was BLACK. I live in the suburbs. The land where the white people know everything (...says the white girl who likes to pretend she's not LOL).
I think what you said was appropriate. Good job.
Bookworm 03:37 PM 04-17-2012
To me i think the best thing about being in those situations was the support of my Director. I know a lot of people complain about their Directors but in these instances, mine was on the ball and I thanked her for letting me get that off my chest.
daycare 03:59 PM 04-17-2012
My sister is like this with her son....She always pulls the race card on everyone I hate it when she does that it is sooooo embarrassing. I want to hide in a hole when she does it..
Good for you and glad your director stood behind you on such a silly complaint.
Good for you and glad your director stood behind you on such a silly complaint.
Hunni Bee 04:25 PM 04-17-2012
Im glad you have a Director who backs you up. I've been taken to task for similarly ridiculous things by parents and other staff members, and have been thrown under the bus my Director every time. 
Then she'll call and try to smooth me over later. Yeah, take a hike, lady.
Then she'll call and try to smooth me over later. Yeah, take a hike, lady.
Kaddidle Care 06:10 PM 04-17-2012
Originally Posted by Bookworm:
You know, I get that every parent thinks their child is special and amazing. But today I had one that took the cake. I was called into a meeting with my Director and a DCP this morning and here is what the problem was: 5yr old DCG has been going home and telling DCP that I don't give her extra hugs and I don't tell her how awesome she is everyday. (Exact words by the way). I was so p****d off that before I could think, I told her that I hug everybody everyday and that if her daughter did something different other than the constant whining, tattling, using potty words all day then she would get an extra hug. Then I finished off by telling her that her kid was awesome like everybody else.
When I finished, in my head I went D'oh! The look on the DCP's face was priceless. The look on my Director's face was better because she was laughing. Right then I knew I was safe. I know I shouldn't have said those things but this parent has been tap dancing on my last good nerve since September and it felt goooooooood.
Really?!!! You know, I get that every parent thinks their child is special and amazing. But today I had one that took the cake. I was called into a meeting with my Director and a DCP this morning and here is what the problem was: 5yr old DCG has been going home and telling DCP that I don't give her extra hugs and I don't tell her how awesome she is everyday. (Exact words by the way). I was so p****d off that before I could think, I told her that I hug everybody everyday and that if her daughter did something different other than the constant whining, tattling, using potty words all day then she would get an extra hug. Then I finished off by telling her that her kid was awesome like everybody else.
When I finished, in my head I went D'oh! The look on the DCP's face was priceless. The look on my Director's face was better because she was laughing. Right then I knew I was safe. I know I shouldn't have said those things but this parent has been tap dancing on my last good nerve since September and it felt goooooooood.
Please tell me that child is going to private school because if she goes to public school she AND her mother are going to be chewed up and spit out! Reality bites honey!
Bookworm 06:17 PM 04-17-2012
Originally Posted by Kaddidle Care:
Really?!!! Please tell me that child is going to private school because if she goes to public school she AND her mother are going to be chewed up and spit out! Reality bites honey!
Ahhh, no. She is going to public school. She is not the only one whose parents are going to catch Holy H*** when they get to Kindergarten. And me being the person that I am, can't wait.Really?!!!
Please tell me that child is going to private school because if she goes to public school she AND her mother are going to be chewed up and spit out! Reality bites honey!
Snapdragon 05:14 AM 04-18-2012
Bookworm,I don't think what you said was inappropriate. You and your director handled it well.
SunshineMama 05:19 AM 04-18-2012
Originally Posted by Bookworm:
I have called in for the parent for the most stupid stuff. My favorite episode was when she filed a complaint on me because I don't talk to her when she comes in. When I got to the office, my Director told me what the complaint was and I told the parent that I'm not here when she picks up and drops off so of course I don't talk to her. I communicate with you through daily notes. After I said that, she then had the nerve to say, " Oh, you're not here when I am. I thought the other black girl was you". To which I replied, Sorry, we don't all look alike. Another priceless reaction. As I've read here many times, some people always want special privileges.
OMG! The nerve of some people!I have called in for the parent for the most stupid stuff. My favorite episode was when she filed a complaint on me because I don't talk to her when she comes in. When I got to the office, my Director told me what the complaint was and I told the parent that I'm not here when she picks up and drops off so of course I don't talk to her. I communicate with you through daily notes. After I said that, she then had the nerve to say, " Oh, you're not here when I am. I thought the other black girl was you". To which I replied, Sorry, we don't all look alike. Another priceless reaction. As I've read here many times, some people always want special privileges.
cheerfuldom 06:02 AM 04-18-2012
awesome post
Childminder 07:18 AM 04-18-2012
Wish I could think of things like that to say in similar situations. I'm usually dumbfounded and speechless till later. Good for you!
MissK 09:26 AM 04-18-2012
haha - honestly, I love it. If she was getting treated differently I can see someone saying something (though a small comment in passing or as a question, not as an accusation...) but I love your response
Bookworm 02:47 PM 04-18-2012
Originally Posted by Childminder:
Wish I could think of things like that to say in similar situations. I'm usually dumbfounded and speechless till later. Good for you!
I used to be the same way. But after doing this for 15+ years, i finally grew a backbone. Now I will never ever be blatantly disrespectful to any parent but at the same time, I will not let them talk to me any kind of way or try to walk all over me.Wish I could think of things like that to say in similar situations. I'm usually dumbfounded and speechless till later. Good for you!