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KSDC 07:47 AM 01-07-2015
In case you didn't read my posts yesterday, here is the recap. DCD came yesterday angry, trying to make me change my potty training policy. I stood my ground and sent a letter home with DCM telling him that it wasn't acceptable.
First I want to say a big thank you to you all for helping me to grow a backbone. If this had happened before I found this forum, I likely would have just let it go. As it was, my stomach was churning all day.
This morning, they both came to drop off. We had a good discussion. DCD said he didn't realize that he was loud. And that he didn't mean to sound angry. He did say that DCM complains about the same thing. That he is "just gruff, with a low voice"
DCM apologized. (He didn't say "I'm sorry", but I get the feeling that he cam as close as he ever will...)
Anyway, it was a good calm discussion and all my concerns were addressed. I feel so much better for having stood up for myself.
First I want to say a big thank you to you all for helping me to grow a backbone. If this had happened before I found this forum, I likely would have just let it go. As it was, my stomach was churning all day.
This morning, they both came to drop off. We had a good discussion. DCD said he didn't realize that he was loud. And that he didn't mean to sound angry. He did say that DCM complains about the same thing. That he is "just gruff, with a low voice"
DCM apologized. (He didn't say "I'm sorry", but I get the feeling that he cam as close as he ever will...)Anyway, it was a good calm discussion and all my concerns were addressed. I feel so much better for having stood up for myself.
Controlled Chaos 07:52 AM 01-07-2015
daycarediva 07:58 AM 01-07-2015
That's an AWESOME update! Way to be reasonable day care parents!
cheerfuldom 08:02 AM 01-07-2015
An hopefully this will be a good learning experience for Dad. Not everyone that is rude really knows that is how they come across. I had a DCD that had a terrible relationship with the past provider......she refused to deal with him at all and he didnt seem to understand why. I gave them a chance and within a few weeks, knew exactly why LOL He seemed socially awkward and unaware that he came off as rude and disrespectful. We worked on it 
TheGoodLife 08:33 AM 01-07-2015
Yay, so glad they were mature and able to have an open conversation about it!
daycare 08:53 AM 01-07-2015
that is the best feeling in the world when you use your back bone. THis is just a start. It gets easier and easier the more you practice it.'
Once you learn to stand firm, the issues do start to lessen. Parents see you in a different light. Well this was my experience.
I was the biggest pushover until I found this site....
Once you learn to stand firm, the issues do start to lessen. Parents see you in a different light. Well this was my experience.
I was the biggest pushover until I found this site....
Blackcat31 09:32 AM 01-07-2015
Originally Posted by KSDC:
In case you didn't read my posts yesterday, here is the recap. DCD came yesterday angry, trying to make me change my potty training policy. I stood my ground and sent a letter home with DCM telling him that it wasn't acceptable.
First I want to say a big thank you to you all for helping me to grow a backbone. If this had happened before I found this forum, I likely would have just let it go. As it was, my stomach was churning all day.
This morning, they both came to drop off. We had a good discussion. DCD said he didn't realize that he was loud. And that he didn't mean to sound angry. He did say that DCM complains about the same thing. That he is "just gruff, with a low voice" DCM apologized. (He didn't say "I'm sorry", but I get the feeling that he cam as close as he ever will...)
Anyway, it was a good calm discussion and all my concerns were addressed. I feel so much better for having stood up for myself.
Good for you! In case you didn't read my posts yesterday, here is the recap. DCD came yesterday angry, trying to make me change my potty training policy. I stood my ground and sent a letter home with DCM telling him that it wasn't acceptable.
First I want to say a big thank you to you all for helping me to grow a backbone. If this had happened before I found this forum, I likely would have just let it go. As it was, my stomach was churning all day.
This morning, they both came to drop off. We had a good discussion. DCD said he didn't realize that he was loud. And that he didn't mean to sound angry. He did say that DCM complains about the same thing. That he is "just gruff, with a low voice"
DCM apologized. (He didn't say "I'm sorry", but I get the feeling that he cam as close as he ever will...)Anyway, it was a good calm discussion and all my concerns were addressed. I feel so much better for having stood up for myself.
Glad this situation had a happy ending!
Second Home 09:45 AM 01-07-2015
_Dana_ 10:18 AM 01-07-2015
Originally Posted by KSDC:
In case you didn't read my posts yesterday, here is the recap. DCD came yesterday angry, trying to make me change my potty training policy. I stood my ground and sent a letter home with DCM telling him that it wasn't acceptable.
First I want to say a big thank you to you all for helping me to grow a backbone. If this had happened before I found this forum, I likely would have just let it go. As it was, my stomach was churning all day.
This morning, they both came to drop off. We had a good discussion. DCD said he didn't realize that he was loud. And that he didn't mean to sound angry. He did say that DCM complains about the same thing. That he is "just gruff, with a low voice" DCM apologized. (He didn't say "I'm sorry", but I get the feeling that he cam as close as he ever will...)
Anyway, it was a good calm discussion and all my concerns were addressed. I feel so much better for having stood up for myself.
Yay!! So glad it had a positive resolution. In case you didn't read my posts yesterday, here is the recap. DCD came yesterday angry, trying to make me change my potty training policy. I stood my ground and sent a letter home with DCM telling him that it wasn't acceptable.
First I want to say a big thank you to you all for helping me to grow a backbone. If this had happened before I found this forum, I likely would have just let it go. As it was, my stomach was churning all day.
This morning, they both came to drop off. We had a good discussion. DCD said he didn't realize that he was loud. And that he didn't mean to sound angry. He did say that DCM complains about the same thing. That he is "just gruff, with a low voice"
DCM apologized. (He didn't say "I'm sorry", but I get the feeling that he cam as close as he ever will...)Anyway, it was a good calm discussion and all my concerns were addressed. I feel so much better for having stood up for myself.
EntropyControlSpecialist 11:07 AM 01-07-2015
Didn't catch the original thread but that is wonderful. Glad you had a positive talk!
hope 04:03 PM 01-07-2015
This is so nice to hear. You stood up for yourself, dcd learned a valuable lesson and all turned out well. Its great to hear of a positive outcome. Good for you!