As daycare providers, we learn to translate "code talk"..

All parents code talk to some degree or another. Some are MUCH more advanced. Some don't even really know they are code talking......

The odd few parents just speaks plainly and clearly, but many will talk like this.......

"Sally is very intelligent, independent and asks a lot of questions"
Translation: Sally will question everything you tell her to do, with much pouting and attitude.

"Jimmy loves to be a big boy and go potty!"
Translation: As long as he gets chocolate. EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.

"We will be there around 7AM every morning"
Translation: We will show up anywhere from 8-10 most days. We will not call. We will get upset and offended if you mention it.

"We love the fact that you use the USDA food program and serve healthy food"
Translation: We will most likely bring Junior to daycare covered from head to toe in the chocolate donut he HAD to have, because we can't use words like "no" in his presence. We do not care if he wipes it all over your new couch.....

"We totally understand about your late fees".
Translation: You don't want to work extra time for free and tend Snowflake? It's not like you have a life or anything....

I've got my interpretation skills down pretty well after 30 years, but I still get stumped at times!!!

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