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cillybean83 11:35 AM 02-17-2011
I guess it isn't really a term since it's a drop in kid who is here once a month usually...but I found this interesting and wanted to see what others thought.
This kid stays til roughly 6pm on the day he comes, so mom shows up, I was in the kitchen working on dinner, my husband was in the recliner watching Fox News, dcb was in the highchair in the kitchen playing with legos since he hates the pnp when it isn't nap time.
Anyhoo, he gets picked up no big deal, well this morning I get an email from dcm saying "I tried to justify the blatant ignorance but I just can not so we will no longer be bringing *** to your home for our dr appts. There is just no way I can trust the opinions and judgements of a person who watches Fox News and believes the trash they put out and call news. If I would have known you were one of those conservatives, I would have never brought my child to you, I feel duped."
Ok. WTF is that?! I literally laughed through it because 1. this person up until today seemed NORMAL to me! and 2. she was in my house for a total of 2 minutes, who's to say we watch that all the time, it could have been an interesting segament, heck we could have been making FUN of it for all she knew!
I just find it ridiculous to judge a person entirely based on their possible political beliefs. I mean really, it isn't he politicians who hate each other because of political differences, it's the regular people! George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton are friggin besties and they couldn't have greater political differences, yet this lady has beef with the news channel I prefer?!
It's craziness...I want to write something back sooooo badly, but I"m not sure what!
This kid stays til roughly 6pm on the day he comes, so mom shows up, I was in the kitchen working on dinner, my husband was in the recliner watching Fox News, dcb was in the highchair in the kitchen playing with legos since he hates the pnp when it isn't nap time.
Anyhoo, he gets picked up no big deal, well this morning I get an email from dcm saying "I tried to justify the blatant ignorance but I just can not so we will no longer be bringing *** to your home for our dr appts. There is just no way I can trust the opinions and judgements of a person who watches Fox News and believes the trash they put out and call news. If I would have known you were one of those conservatives, I would have never brought my child to you, I feel duped."
Ok. WTF is that?! I literally laughed through it because 1. this person up until today seemed NORMAL to me! and 2. she was in my house for a total of 2 minutes, who's to say we watch that all the time, it could have been an interesting segament, heck we could have been making FUN of it for all she knew!
I just find it ridiculous to judge a person entirely based on their possible political beliefs. I mean really, it isn't he politicians who hate each other because of political differences, it's the regular people! George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton are friggin besties and they couldn't have greater political differences, yet this lady has beef with the news channel I prefer?!
It's craziness...I want to write something back sooooo badly, but I"m not sure what!
momatheart 11:38 AM 02-17-2011
OMG YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING, this is so bazzar. I am speachless right now on this one,
KEG123 11:42 AM 02-17-2011
It is kinda funny. I'd be upset you had fox news on with my kid there, too. And I'm being honest, but only because we are a no tv family- especially fox, bleh!, anyways,lol....If anything, I'd have brought it up to you but not like that! ha! The fact she termed because of it? She must have been nitpicking for reasons to leave anyways.
cillybean83 11:42 AM 02-17-2011
i wish i were kidding...but 'tis true! lol
daycare 11:43 AM 02-17-2011
one word "WOW"
bet you never saw that one coming...lmao
bet you never saw that one coming...lmao
Autismworld 11:43 AM 02-17-2011
Wowza! All I can do is laugh. Seriously they pulled their child because you had Fox News on? Seriously, I would be sending Fox an email and share this with them LOL
Blackcat31 11:46 AM 02-17-2011
I am not a FoxNews viewer but I'll be darned if a daycare parent is going to tell me what I can and can't watch in my own home. (not counting obvious certain things...R rated movies, illegal stuff, Jerry Springer etc)
Plus, if the kid is young enough to be in a highchair or PNP, I doubt he gets what is being said on TV.
Plus, if the kid is young enough to be in a highchair or PNP, I doubt he gets what is being said on TV.
littlemissmuffet 11:47 AM 02-17-2011
Originally Posted by cillybean83:
I guess it isn't really a term since it's a drop in kid who is here once a month usually...but I found this interesting and wanted to see what others thought.
This kid stays til roughly 6pm on the day he comes, so mom shows up, I was in the kitchen working on dinner, my husband was in the recliner watching Fox News, dcb was in the highchair in the kitchen playing with legos since he hates the pnp when it isn't nap time.
Anyhoo, he gets picked up no big deal, well this morning I get an email from dcm saying "I tried to justify the blatant ignorance but I just can not so we will no longer be bringing *** to you home for our dr appts. There is just no way I can trust the opinions and judgements of a person who watches Fox News and believes the trash they put out and call news. If I would have known you were one of those conservatives, I would have never brought my child to you, I feel duped."
Ok. WTF is that?! I literally laughed through it because 1. this person up until today seemed NORMAL to me! and 2. she was in my house for a total of 2 minutes, who's to say we watch that all the time, it could have been an interesting segament, heck we could have been making FUN of it for all she knew!
I just find it ridiculous to judge a person entirely based on their possible political beliefs. I mean really, it isn't he politicians who hate each other because of political differences, it's the regular people! George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton are friggin besties and they couldn't have greater political differences, yet this lady has beef with the news channel I prefer?!
It's craziness...I want to write something back sooooo badly, but I"m not sure what!
I guess it isn't really a term since it's a drop in kid who is here once a month usually...but I found this interesting and wanted to see what others thought.
This kid stays til roughly 6pm on the day he comes, so mom shows up, I was in the kitchen working on dinner, my husband was in the recliner watching Fox News, dcb was in the highchair in the kitchen playing with legos since he hates the pnp when it isn't nap time.
Anyhoo, he gets picked up no big deal, well this morning I get an email from dcm saying "I tried to justify the blatant ignorance but I just can not so we will no longer be bringing *** to you home for our dr appts. There is just no way I can trust the opinions and judgements of a person who watches Fox News and believes the trash they put out and call news. If I would have known you were one of those conservatives, I would have never brought my child to you, I feel duped."
Ok. WTF is that?! I literally laughed through it because 1. this person up until today seemed NORMAL to me! and 2. she was in my house for a total of 2 minutes, who's to say we watch that all the time, it could have been an interesting segament, heck we could have been making FUN of it for all she knew!
I just find it ridiculous to judge a person entirely based on their possible political beliefs. I mean really, it isn't he politicians who hate each other because of political differences, it's the regular people! George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton are friggin besties and they couldn't have greater political differences, yet this lady has beef with the news channel I prefer?!
It's craziness...I want to write something back sooooo badly, but I"m not sure what!
This made my day!! Some people's parents, I tell ya!
Live and Learn 11:49 AM 02-17-2011
Originally Posted by KEG123:
It is kinda funny. I'd be upset you had fox news on with my kid there, too. And I'm being honest, but only because we are a no tv family- especially fox, bleh!, anyways,lol....If anything, I'd have brought it up to you but not like that! ha! The fact she termed because of it? She must have been nitpicking for reasons to leave anyways.
As a flaming liberal I understand her revulsion to FOX and basically agree with the parentIt is kinda funny. I'd be upset you had fox news on with my kid there, too. And I'm being honest, but only because we are a no tv family- especially fox, bleh!, anyways,lol....If anything, I'd have brought it up to you but not like that! ha! The fact she termed because of it? She must have been nitpicking for reasons to leave anyways.
.....to be honest I don't believe that any news is appropriate for the ears and eyes of lil ones. It seems that a conversation about news of any kind would have been a better choice on her part than this "term". Good riddance to an over reacting parent.
Good Luck.
cillybean83 11:50 AM 02-17-2011
he's 19 months old, and i keep his past my business hours as a favor, so when my husband gets home, i'm not going to tell him "sorry, you cant sit in your chair and watch tv because jr is still here" don't think so!
Obviously I wouldn't be watching anything BAD but it was the NEWS! lol
Obviously I wouldn't be watching anything BAD but it was the NEWS! lol
DCMom 11:51 AM 02-17-2011
My first thought ~ don't let the door hit you in the *** on the way out.
Honestly, if that's the only reason she gave, she was simply looking for a reason leave.
Honestly, if that's the only reason she gave, she was simply looking for a reason leave.
Zoe 11:52 AM 02-17-2011
Originally Posted by cillybean83:
George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton are friggin besties and they couldn't have greater political differences, yet this lady has beef with the news channel I prefer?!
George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton are friggin besties and they couldn't have greater political differences, yet this lady has beef with the news channel I prefer?!
I'm falling off of my chair right now! Do you think they call each other that? Anywhoo...I'm not suggesting at all that you are at fault here (because you're not, that lady is a psycho), but I learned long ago to keep religious and political views from parents as much as possible.
When I was doing some student teaching in a 2nd grade classroom, we were on a field trip and one of the moms who was along was talking to me. She outright asked who I voted for (this was during the Bush/Kerry election). I was stupid and told her! I didn't think it mattered! Now, I don't want to be chastised here, or start a political discussion, because my decision to vote for Bush in the re-election was a naive one and I admit that. So after I told her, the mom just started going off on me! She was calm about it, so as not to scare the kids I imagine, but she was quoting Michael Moore and telling me statistics and saying how awful I am. How I've ruined the country.
So for the rest of the day, I was so concerned that she was going to talk to my cooperating teacher about what an awful person I am, but thankfully she never said anything. I told myself that day that I would never talk about that kind of stuff again to another parent/teacher/boss again. And I've carried that into my daycare.
So now that I've told my story.....it's not like you were watching some propaganda film about the KKK or something like that! You were watching the news! Who cares! If she is going to take the news program you watch as a sign that you are "one of those conservatives" then good riddance!
People like that get me on my soap box so much. They preach open-mindedness but then condemn people based on such trivial things! Grrr...I don't know if you should text her back or not, because she sounds crazy to me. Her loss, not yours!
cillybean83 11:53 AM 02-17-2011
see, i'm not a flaming anything, i like bill o'reilly, I like anderson cooper, I hate glenn beck, i hated keith olbermann, so I'm all over the place...BUT i don't care if my dcp's are libs, conservatives, democrats, republicans, tea party patriots, socialists, i don't CARE...that part of them has nothing to do with me, even if i was a flaming conservative how in the world would that affect how I change a diaper, serve a meal, play peekaboo, etc...
Originally Posted by Live and Learn:
As a flaming liberal I understand her revulsion to FOX and basically agree with the parent .....to be honest I don't believe that any news is appropriate for the ears and eyes of lil ones. It seems that a conversation about news of any kind would have been a better choice on her part than this "term". Good riddance to an over reacting parent. Good Luck.
As a flaming liberal I understand her revulsion to FOX and basically agree with the parent
.....to be honest I don't believe that any news is appropriate for the ears and eyes of lil ones. It seems that a conversation about news of any kind would have been a better choice on her part than this "term". Good riddance to an over reacting parent. Good Luck.
Zoe 11:55 AM 02-17-2011
Originally Posted by cillybean83:
even if i was a flaming conservative how in the world would that affect how I change a diaper, serve a meal, play peekaboo, etc...
It doesn't!even if i was a flaming conservative how in the world would that affect how I change a diaper, serve a meal, play peekaboo, etc...
cillybean83 11:58 AM 02-17-2011
maybe i should write her back and tell her that her email made me late for my tea party rally?
sooooooo kidding
anyhoo, i was a poli sci major, i love politics, i love discussing, debating, arguing, listening, learning ANYTHING that involves politcs, i'm there
but my daycare parents couldn't tell you my political beliefs, who i voted for and why, etc...that part of me is not accessible to them
sooooooo kidding
anyhoo, i was a poli sci major, i love politics, i love discussing, debating, arguing, listening, learning ANYTHING that involves politcs, i'm there
but my daycare parents couldn't tell you my political beliefs, who i voted for and why, etc...that part of me is not accessible to them
Blackcat31 11:59 AM 02-17-2011
Originally Posted by cillybean83:
even if i was a flaming conservative how in the world would that affect how I change a diaper, serve a meal, play peekaboo, etc...
Well, if the diaper wasn't too wet, you could probably re-use it again to save money!?! Or only serve leftovers?! even if i was a flaming conservative how in the world would that affect how I change a diaper, serve a meal, play peekaboo, etc...
Sorry I couldn't resist!!
Live and Learn 12:01 PM 02-17-2011
In my opinion sesame street is ok for kids but news is not. Period.
Like I said before.... I think the parent over reacted but it is completely her choice to bring you her child or not. I am sure that there are other parents out there that would have no problem with you watching Fox in front of their child.
Good Luck.
Like I said before.... I think the parent over reacted but it is completely her choice to bring you her child or not. I am sure that there are other parents out there that would have no problem with you watching Fox in front of their child.
Good Luck.
Zoe 12:02 PM 02-17-2011
Originally Posted by cillybean83:
but my daycare parents couldn't tell you my political beliefs, who i voted for and why, etc...that part of me is not accessible to them
The best teacher I ever had was a religion teacher in a public school. It was a controversial class, but offered just the same. The first thing he said is that no one in the 10+ years he had been taking the class is that with all the religions he taught about, not one person has been able to tell what his religion is!but my daycare parents couldn't tell you my political beliefs, who i voted for and why, etc...that part of me is not accessible to them
Unregistered 12:12 PM 02-17-2011
Holy crap, that is insane! I'm a liberal who lives in a conservative city and I have some very conservative daycare parents, but none of them have ever talked about pulling their child because of differing political views. I don't talk politics with my clients as a rule, but I have been asked if I voted whenever elections have been held, and some of my dcparents have asked me who I voted for. I answer them, but I don't go any further as far as saying why I voted for who I voted for.
It's the same with religion. I don't ask parents about their beliefs and I've been lucky enough to have clients who are respectful enough to not ask me about mine. I think that they believe, like myself, that my religious views and my political views don't determine my ability to do my job.
I'm just stunned at that dcp!
It's the same with religion. I don't ask parents about their beliefs and I've been lucky enough to have clients who are respectful enough to not ask me about mine. I think that they believe, like myself, that my religious views and my political views don't determine my ability to do my job.
I'm just stunned at that dcp!
SilverSabre25 12:24 PM 02-17-2011
::head scratch::
whatever. That lady obviously has WAY too much time on her hands or WAY too little drama in her life. Some people care overmuch about things that really, in the long run, don't matter.
whatever. That lady obviously has WAY too much time on her hands or WAY too little drama in her life. Some people care overmuch about things that really, in the long run, don't matter.
nikia 12:43 PM 02-17-2011
I think the real issue is that her son was there after hours because you were being nice to her. After hours my family goes about their business even if kids are here. I run this business for 12 hours so when its after my close time my family gets their home back. So screw that woman lol. Sorry that's my mood today. I would send her a message back and remind her of the late fees she owes you and give her a little reminder that she was late and that was your families time then tell her to have a nice life.
daysofelijah 12:47 PM 02-17-2011
Crazy. I'm sure she considers herself very "tolerent". 
My dh watches Fox news when he gets home too, and it has been on when daycare kids are here. If they had a problem with it they would be welcome to take their kiddo and leave. My dcparents are pretty conservative though, as are we.
My dh watches Fox news when he gets home too, and it has been on when daycare kids are here. If they had a problem with it they would be welcome to take their kiddo and leave. My dcparents are pretty conservative though, as are we.
nannyde 12:57 PM 02-17-2011
Dear DCM,
Thank you so much for your termination email. It is refreshing to know that there ARE young people from your generation who have strong political convictions and who are willing to sacrifice whatever it takes to let their opinions be known.
As much as we love having DCB here we understand completely that it is worth loosing a wonderful day care opportunity in order to live up to and stand by your political views. Political opinions are much more valuable than even the best child care.
You are an amazing and wonderful woman and mother. It was a pleasure to work with you even for such a short time.
Good luck to you and your family.
Nan
Thank you so much for your termination email. It is refreshing to know that there ARE young people from your generation who have strong political convictions and who are willing to sacrifice whatever it takes to let their opinions be known.
As much as we love having DCB here we understand completely that it is worth loosing a wonderful day care opportunity in order to live up to and stand by your political views. Political opinions are much more valuable than even the best child care.
You are an amazing and wonderful woman and mother. It was a pleasure to work with you even for such a short time.
Good luck to you and your family.
Nan
Blackcat31 01:05 PM 02-17-2011
Cillybean...I dare you to send Nan's letter. That would be a perfect reply! I love it!!
mickey2 01:05 PM 02-17-2011
Originally Posted by nannyde:
Dear DCM,
Thank you so much for your termination email. It is refreshing to know that there ARE young people from your generation who have strong political convictions and who are willing to sacrifice whatever it takes to let their opinions be known.
As much as we love having DCB here we understand completely that it is worth loosing a wonderful day care opportunity in order to live up to and stand by your political views. Political opinions are much more valuable than even the best child care.
You are an amazing and wonderful woman and mother. It was a pleasure to work with you even for such a short time.
Good luck to you and your family.
Nan
I love it! Dear DCM,
Thank you so much for your termination email. It is refreshing to know that there ARE young people from your generation who have strong political convictions and who are willing to sacrifice whatever it takes to let their opinions be known.
As much as we love having DCB here we understand completely that it is worth loosing a wonderful day care opportunity in order to live up to and stand by your political views. Political opinions are much more valuable than even the best child care.
You are an amazing and wonderful woman and mother. It was a pleasure to work with you even for such a short time.
Good luck to you and your family.
Nan
MyAngels 01:09 PM 02-17-2011
Originally Posted by Blackcat31:
Cillybean...I dare you to send Nan's letter. That would be a perfect reply! I love it!!
I double dog dare you! Oh, and you have to post any response here, for sure.Cillybean...I dare you to send Nan's letter. That would be a perfect reply! I love it!!
daycare 01:10 PM 02-17-2011
Lmao. I double dog dare u. Just kidding.
I can't stop laughing.
I can't stop laughing.
gbcc 01:10 PM 02-17-2011
Originally Posted by Blackcat31:
Well, if the diaper wasn't too wet, you could probably re-use it again to save money!?! Or only serve leftovers?! Sorry I couldn't resist!!
Ooohhh I always wondered what party I would be classified as! Well, if the diaper wasn't too wet, you could probably re-use it again to save money!?! Or only serve leftovers?!
Sorry I couldn't resist!!
Now I know! Just kidding
Sometimes I will watch GMA in the morning as my school agers come in. I have never had a parent say anything about this or I have never given it a thought.
grandmom 01:21 PM 02-17-2011
I also laughed!
Conservative FOX-lover here. O'Reilly would cherish an email from you.
add me to the double-dog pile.
Conservative FOX-lover here. O'Reilly would cherish an email from you.
add me to the double-dog pile.
melskids 01:35 PM 02-17-2011
now, i love nannyde's letter, but i'm a bit more passive agressive.
i would lie just to make her feel like an ***.
dear mom,
wow! its so great to realize we have the same political beliefs. my husband was flipping through the channels, when he had to get up to go to the bathroom, and happened to stop on fox. we were just talking about what a joke that channel is as you were walking through the door.
i am just returning this email to let you know i received your termination notice.
it was a pleasure working with you, and good luck to you in the future.
when she emails back to apologize for judging you, make sure to tell her you already filled the spot.
i would lie just to make her feel like an ***.
dear mom,
wow! its so great to realize we have the same political beliefs. my husband was flipping through the channels, when he had to get up to go to the bathroom, and happened to stop on fox. we were just talking about what a joke that channel is as you were walking through the door.
i am just returning this email to let you know i received your termination notice.
it was a pleasure working with you, and good luck to you in the future.
when she emails back to apologize for judging you, make sure to tell her you already filled the spot.
Live and Learn 02:45 PM 02-17-2011
Originally Posted by melskids:
dear mom,
wow! its so great to realize we have the same political beliefs. my husband was flipping through the channels, when he had to get up to go to the bathroom, and happened to stop on fox. we were just talking about what a joke that channel is as you were walking through the door.
i am just returning this email to let you know i received your termination notice.
it was a pleasure working with you, and good luck to you in the future.
when she emails back to apologize for judging you, make sure to tell her you
already filled the spot.
this!dear mom,
wow! its so great to realize we have the same political beliefs. my husband was flipping through the channels, when he had to get up to go to the bathroom, and happened to stop on fox. we were just talking about what a joke that channel is as you were walking through the door.
i am just returning this email to let you know i received your termination notice.
it was a pleasure working with you, and good luck to you in the future.
when she emails back to apologize for judging you, make sure to tell her you
already filled the spot.
Maybe that will teach her to COMMUNICATE when she has issues rather than jump to conclusions.
Michael 02:49 PM 02-17-2011
Too bad you didn't have Glenn Beck on talking about the anti Christ or the 12th imam. She may have imploded right in front of you. I actually watch both left and right news channels. Information can't be bad for you. Cognitive skills are required in this day and age.
It bothers me sometimes when you can't have real conversation with opposing views. Heck, I might learn something new today. To be so judgmental means that person has stopped learning, stagnated and is immobilized in life.
It bothers me sometimes when you can't have real conversation with opposing views. Heck, I might learn something new today. To be so judgmental means that person has stopped learning, stagnated and is immobilized in life.
nannyde 02:54 PM 02-17-2011
Originally Posted by Michael:
Too bad you didn't have Glenn Beck on talking about the anti Christ or the 12th imam. She may have imploded right in front of you. I actually watch both left and right news channels. Information can't be bad for you. Cognitive skills are required in this day and age.
It bothers me sometimes when you can't have real conversation with opposing views. Heck, I might learn something new today. To be so judgmental means that person has stopped learning, stagnated and is immobilized in life.
Yes thisToo bad you didn't have Glenn Beck on talking about the anti Christ or the 12th imam. She may have imploded right in front of you. I actually watch both left and right news channels. Information can't be bad for you. Cognitive skills are required in this day and age.
It bothers me sometimes when you can't have real conversation with opposing views. Heck, I might learn something new today. To be so judgmental means that person has stopped learning, stagnated and is immobilized in life.
I love having different news channels and informational channels on. My current passion is the new OWN network. The "Masters" series is excellent.
I remember when CNN was brand new. LOVED it. Then I became a CourtTV junkie. Then MSNBC ... then the internet
Internet is my fave.
Live and LEARN
MN Mom 02:59 PM 02-17-2011
Originally Posted by Michael:
Too bad you didn't have Glenn Beck on talking about the anti Christ or the 12th imam. She may have imploded right in front of you. I actually watch both left and right news channels. Information can't be bad for you. Cognitive skills are required in this day and age.
It bothers me sometimes when you can't have real conversation with opposing views. Heck, I might learn something new today. To be so judgmental means that person has stopped learning, stagnated and is immobilized in life.
Too bad you didn't have Glenn Beck on talking about the anti Christ or the 12th imam. She may have imploded right in front of you. I actually watch both left and right news channels. Information can't be bad for you. Cognitive skills are required in this day and age.
It bothers me sometimes when you can't have real conversation with opposing views. Heck, I might learn something new today. To be so judgmental means that person has stopped learning, stagnated and is immobilized in life.
Michael: The 12th Imam show was interesting.
I prefer to get several viewpoints on politics as well. I have coffee and read Real Clear Politics every morning. It has a plethora of differing viewpoints.
Kaddidle Care 03:30 PM 02-17-2011
This is my reply:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IHAZeqwQvA
Very interesting - but stupid.
Now she's out of a babysitter. D'oh!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IHAZeqwQvA
Very interesting - but stupid.
Now she's out of a babysitter. D'oh!
Unregistered 04:46 PM 02-17-2011
My dad is liberal and my mom was conservative and being able to hear them debate over them helped me to learn that it is possible to coexist with people who don't share the same political opinions. I'm not saying that there weren't times when debates would get heated, but on the whole, my parents were respectful of one another's differences. I'm glad that I had exposure to different political opinions so that I could learn to have one that I can hold because I WANT to, and not because it's the only one that I've ever been exposed to.
littlemonkeys 04:48 PM 02-17-2011
WOW!! That is just crazy. I can't wait to hear how you responded.
Originally Posted by melskids:
now, i love nannyde's letter, but i'm a bit more passive agressive.
i would lie just to make her feel like an ***.
dear mom,
wow! its so great to realize we have the same political beliefs. my husband was flipping through the channels, when he had to get up to go to the bathroom, and happened to stop on fox. we were just talking about what a joke that channel is as you were walking through the door.
i am just returning this email to let you know i received your termination notice.
it was a pleasure working with you, and good luck to you in the future.
when she emails back to apologize for judging you, make sure to tell her you already filled the spot.
now, i love nannyde's letter, but i'm a bit more passive agressive.
i would lie just to make her feel like an ***.
dear mom,
wow! its so great to realize we have the same political beliefs. my husband was flipping through the channels, when he had to get up to go to the bathroom, and happened to stop on fox. we were just talking about what a joke that channel is as you were walking through the door.
i am just returning this email to let you know i received your termination notice.
it was a pleasure working with you, and good luck to you in the future.
when she emails back to apologize for judging you, make sure to tell her you already filled the spot.
Originally Posted by nannyde:
Dear DCM,
Thank you so much for your termination email. It is refreshing to know that there ARE young people from your generation who have strong political convictions and who are willing to sacrifice whatever it takes to let their opinions be known.
As much as we love having DCB here we understand completely that it is worth loosing a wonderful day care opportunity in order to live up to and stand by your political views. Political opinions are much more valuable than even the best child care.
You are an amazing and wonderful woman and mother. It was a pleasure to work with you even for such a short time.
Good luck to you and your family.
Nan
I love both of these!!! Dear DCM,
Thank you so much for your termination email. It is refreshing to know that there ARE young people from your generation who have strong political convictions and who are willing to sacrifice whatever it takes to let their opinions be known.
As much as we love having DCB here we understand completely that it is worth loosing a wonderful day care opportunity in order to live up to and stand by your political views. Political opinions are much more valuable than even the best child care.
You are an amazing and wonderful woman and mother. It was a pleasure to work with you even for such a short time.
Good luck to you and your family.
Nan
cillybean83 04:11 AM 02-18-2011
so I wrote her back and said we were just flipping channels, essentially the exact letter posted here...she wrote back "oh thank god, I hope you understand how I felt about having to end our agreement after seeing that! You can just disregard my first email! lol"
I wrote back "Actually, I can't disregard your first email, because unfortunately, I can't work with someone who is so willing to jump off the deep end and spew accusations at me for areas of my life that you have no right to be a part of. See, your issue wasn't with the tv being ON (which I might have been able to understand) you issue was with what was on the TV (which again, I would have been able to understand if someone inappropriate was on). Regardless of political opinions, they aren't what make a good parent, or a good provider, they are a separate part of who we are as individuals, and essentially what you said when you thought i was an ignorant conservative is that who I am as a person outside of who I am as a provider, isn't good enough...and I don't need that negative energy in my life. I wish you the best on your search for replacement drop in care."
I wrote back "Actually, I can't disregard your first email, because unfortunately, I can't work with someone who is so willing to jump off the deep end and spew accusations at me for areas of my life that you have no right to be a part of. See, your issue wasn't with the tv being ON (which I might have been able to understand) you issue was with what was on the TV (which again, I would have been able to understand if someone inappropriate was on). Regardless of political opinions, they aren't what make a good parent, or a good provider, they are a separate part of who we are as individuals, and essentially what you said when you thought i was an ignorant conservative is that who I am as a person outside of who I am as a provider, isn't good enough...and I don't need that negative energy in my life. I wish you the best on your search for replacement drop in care."
marniewon 04:35 AM 02-18-2011
Originally Posted by cillybean83:
so I wrote her back and said we were just flipping channels, essentially the exact letter posted here...she wrote back "oh thank god, I hope you understand how I felt about having to end our agreement after seeing that! You can just disregard my first email! lol"
I wrote back "Actually, I can't disregard your first email, because unfortunately, I can't work with someone who is so willing to jump off the deep end and spew accusations at me for areas of my life that you have no right to be a part of. See, your issue wasn't with the tv being ON (which I might have been able to understand) you issue was with what was on the TV (which again, I would have been able to understand if someone inappropriate was on). Regardless of political opinions, they aren't what make a good parent, or a good provider, they are a separate part of who we are as individuals, and essentially what you said when you thought i was an ignorant conservative is that who I am as a person outside of who I am as a provider, isn't good enough...and I don't need that negative energy in my life. I wish you the best on your search for replacement drop in care."
Good for you! I'm sure that effectively put her in her place while maintaining your professionalism!so I wrote her back and said we were just flipping channels, essentially the exact letter posted here...she wrote back "oh thank god, I hope you understand how I felt about having to end our agreement after seeing that! You can just disregard my first email! lol"
I wrote back "Actually, I can't disregard your first email, because unfortunately, I can't work with someone who is so willing to jump off the deep end and spew accusations at me for areas of my life that you have no right to be a part of. See, your issue wasn't with the tv being ON (which I might have been able to understand) you issue was with what was on the TV (which again, I would have been able to understand if someone inappropriate was on). Regardless of political opinions, they aren't what make a good parent, or a good provider, they are a separate part of who we are as individuals, and essentially what you said when you thought i was an ignorant conservative is that who I am as a person outside of who I am as a provider, isn't good enough...and I don't need that negative energy in my life. I wish you the best on your search for replacement drop in care."
E Daycare 04:39 AM 02-18-2011
Wow! You know this is the reason why no one will ever know my families political or religious beliefs or lack there of. People assume that what you are politically or religiously completely molds you. Some people this is true but if youre a good provider then what the heck does it matter what you believ in and what not?
This makes me so mad! Our dcp was on a completely different page then what we are but you know what, she was a awesome person and provider! Ugh some people. This is goes hand in hand with people asking if youre ok with watching different types of race (I actually had a current dcp ask me this at interview.)
UGH
This makes me so mad! Our dcp was on a completely different page then what we are but you know what, she was a awesome person and provider! Ugh some people. This is goes hand in hand with people asking if youre ok with watching different types of race (I actually had a current dcp ask me this at interview.)
UGH
Zoe 04:40 AM 02-18-2011
Originally Posted by cillybean83:
so I wrote her back and said we were just flipping channels, essentially the exact letter posted here...she wrote back "oh thank god, I hope you understand how I felt about having to end our agreement after seeing that! You can just disregard my first email! lol"
I wrote back "Actually, I can't disregard your first email, because unfortunately, I can't work with someone who is so willing to jump off the deep end and spew accusations at me for areas of my life that you have no right to be a part of. See, your issue wasn't with the tv being ON (which I might have been able to understand) you issue was with what was on the TV (which again, I would have been able to understand if someone inappropriate was on). Regardless of political opinions, they aren't what make a good parent, or a good provider, they are a separate part of who we are as individuals, and essentially what you said when you thought i was an ignorant conservative is that who I am as a person outside of who I am as a provider, isn't good enough...and I don't need that negative energy in my life. I wish you the best on your search for replacement drop in care."
so I wrote her back and said we were just flipping channels, essentially the exact letter posted here...she wrote back "oh thank god, I hope you understand how I felt about having to end our agreement after seeing that! You can just disregard my first email! lol"
I wrote back "Actually, I can't disregard your first email, because unfortunately, I can't work with someone who is so willing to jump off the deep end and spew accusations at me for areas of my life that you have no right to be a part of. See, your issue wasn't with the tv being ON (which I might have been able to understand) you issue was with what was on the TV (which again, I would have been able to understand if someone inappropriate was on). Regardless of political opinions, they aren't what make a good parent, or a good provider, they are a separate part of who we are as individuals, and essentially what you said when you thought i was an ignorant conservative is that who I am as a person outside of who I am as a provider, isn't good enough...and I don't need that negative energy in my life. I wish you the best on your search for replacement drop in care."
That was perfect.
Good for you!!!
SilverSabre25 04:42 AM 02-18-2011
Originally Posted by cillybean83:
so I wrote her back and said we were just flipping channels, essentially the exact letter posted here...she wrote back "oh thank god, I hope you understand how I felt about having to end our agreement after seeing that! You can just disregard my first email! lol"
I wrote back "Actually, I can't disregard your first email, because unfortunately, I can't work with someone who is so willing to jump off the deep end and spew accusations at me for areas of my life that you have no right to be a part of. See, your issue wasn't with the tv being ON (which I might have been able to understand) you issue was with what was on the TV (which again, I would have been able to understand if someone inappropriate was on). Regardless of political opinions, they aren't what make a good parent, or a good provider, they are a separate part of who we are as individuals, and essentially what you said when you thought i was an ignorant conservative is that who I am as a person outside of who I am as a provider, isn't good enough...and I don't need that negative energy in my life. I wish you the best on your search for replacement drop in care."
Awesome; I think that was a perfect response. Go you!so I wrote her back and said we were just flipping channels, essentially the exact letter posted here...she wrote back "oh thank god, I hope you understand how I felt about having to end our agreement after seeing that! You can just disregard my first email! lol"
I wrote back "Actually, I can't disregard your first email, because unfortunately, I can't work with someone who is so willing to jump off the deep end and spew accusations at me for areas of my life that you have no right to be a part of. See, your issue wasn't with the tv being ON (which I might have been able to understand) you issue was with what was on the TV (which again, I would have been able to understand if someone inappropriate was on). Regardless of political opinions, they aren't what make a good parent, or a good provider, they are a separate part of who we are as individuals, and essentially what you said when you thought i was an ignorant conservative is that who I am as a person outside of who I am as a provider, isn't good enough...and I don't need that negative energy in my life. I wish you the best on your search for replacement drop in care."
E Daycare 04:43 AM 02-18-2011
Originally Posted by cillybean83:
so I wrote her back and said we were just flipping channels, essentially the exact letter posted here...she wrote back "oh thank god, I hope you understand how I felt about having to end our agreement after seeing that! You can just disregard my first email! lol"
I wrote back "Actually, I can't disregard your first email, because unfortunately, I can't work with someone who is so willing to jump off the deep end and spew accusations at me for areas of my life that you have no right to be a part of. See, your issue wasn't with the tv being ON (which I might have been able to understand) you issue was with what was on the TV (which again, I would have been able to understand if someone inappropriate was on). Regardless of political opinions, they aren't what make a good parent, or a good provider, they are a separate part of who we are as individuals, and essentially what you said when you thought i was an ignorant conservative is that who I am as a person outside of who I am as a provider, isn't good enough...and I don't need that negative energy in my life. I wish you the best on your search for replacement drop in care."
That is perfect! Hopefully next time she will keep other peoples feelings and beliefs in mind when she goes about looking for care.so I wrote her back and said we were just flipping channels, essentially the exact letter posted here...she wrote back "oh thank god, I hope you understand how I felt about having to end our agreement after seeing that! You can just disregard my first email! lol"
I wrote back "Actually, I can't disregard your first email, because unfortunately, I can't work with someone who is so willing to jump off the deep end and spew accusations at me for areas of my life that you have no right to be a part of. See, your issue wasn't with the tv being ON (which I might have been able to understand) you issue was with what was on the TV (which again, I would have been able to understand if someone inappropriate was on). Regardless of political opinions, they aren't what make a good parent, or a good provider, they are a separate part of who we are as individuals, and essentially what you said when you thought i was an ignorant conservative is that who I am as a person outside of who I am as a provider, isn't good enough...and I don't need that negative energy in my life. I wish you the best on your search for replacement drop in care."
MN Mom 06:04 AM 02-18-2011
Originally Posted by cillybean83:
so I wrote her back and said we were just flipping channels, essentially the exact letter posted here...she wrote back "oh thank god, I hope you understand how I felt about having to end our agreement after seeing that! You can just disregard my first email! lol"
I wrote back "Actually, I can't disregard your first email, because unfortunately, I can't work with someone who is so willing to jump off the deep end and spew accusations at me for areas of my life that you have no right to be a part of. See, your issue wasn't with the tv being ON (which I might have been able to understand) you issue was with what was on the TV (which again, I would have been able to understand if someone inappropriate was on). Regardless of political opinions, they aren't what make a good parent, or a good provider, they are a separate part of who we are as individuals, and essentially what you said when you thought i was an ignorant conservative is that who I am as a person outside of who I am as a provider, isn't good enough...and I don't need that negative energy in my life. I wish you the best on your search for replacement drop in care."
Good Job! Wonderful response. so I wrote her back and said we were just flipping channels, essentially the exact letter posted here...she wrote back "oh thank god, I hope you understand how I felt about having to end our agreement after seeing that! You can just disregard my first email! lol"
I wrote back "Actually, I can't disregard your first email, because unfortunately, I can't work with someone who is so willing to jump off the deep end and spew accusations at me for areas of my life that you have no right to be a part of. See, your issue wasn't with the tv being ON (which I might have been able to understand) you issue was with what was on the TV (which again, I would have been able to understand if someone inappropriate was on). Regardless of political opinions, they aren't what make a good parent, or a good provider, they are a separate part of who we are as individuals, and essentially what you said when you thought i was an ignorant conservative is that who I am as a person outside of who I am as a provider, isn't good enough...and I don't need that negative energy in my life. I wish you the best on your search for replacement drop in care."
jen 06:08 AM 02-18-2011
Good for you!!! Did she respond?
cillybean83 06:14 AM 02-18-2011
thanks guys I just don't get it, but that's ok...because I'm not sure I WANT to understand why someone would be so narrow minded. I'm kind of a moderate I guess, because I GET both sides of the argument, a lot of conservatives have very specific morals and can not justify voting for someone who goes against their moral values...I totally get that and I respect people for standing up for their personal beliefs, they shouldn't be judged for swimming against the stream! On the other hand, I think liberals get a bad rap for things like welfare funding, etc etc...like take Ted Kennedy for example, the man was filthy rich and could afford anything he wants, medical care, food, housing, none of them were an issue for HIM, so you have to come to the conclusion that what he was fighting for, he truly thought was the right thing to do, and you can't judge someone for doing what they really truly think is right...even if you think it's wrong...so I could never let politics form my opinion on someone!!!
I just don't get it, but that's ok...because I'm not sure I WANT to understand why someone would be so narrow minded. I'm kind of a moderate I guess, because I GET both sides of the argument, a lot of conservatives have very specific morals and can not justify voting for someone who goes against their moral values...I totally get that and I respect people for standing up for their personal beliefs, they shouldn't be judged for swimming against the stream! On the other hand, I think liberals get a bad rap for things like welfare funding, etc etc...like take Ted Kennedy for example, the man was filthy rich and could afford anything he wants, medical care, food, housing, none of them were an issue for HIM, so you have to come to the conclusion that what he was fighting for, he truly thought was the right thing to do, and you can't judge someone for doing what they really truly think is right...even if you think it's wrong...so I could never let politics form my opinion on someone!!!
melskids 06:20 AM 02-18-2011
good for you!!!
i'm curious to see if she responds....
i'm curious to see if she responds....
Missani 12:11 PM 02-18-2011
My favorite part is where she told you she was "duped." How DARE you not tell her what news channel your husband may or may not be watching at any given moment in HIS home AFTER hours? And, how dare you not give her a detailed account of your political views, religious preferences, a list of possible names you considered for your first born, your parents' occupations, your favorite color preference, etc. Because if you fail to disclose, in detail, all of that information at the time of the interview with the parent then you are for sure "duping" that parent.
This is too funny! You handled it very well, though. Did she respond after your email?
This is too funny!
You handled it very well, though. Did she respond after your email?
broncomom1973 03:49 PM 02-18-2011
Awesome!! I love your response. I have had FOX news on when dcp arrive in the a.m. occasionally and honestly if that is reason for them to pull their child out of my daycare..... dont let the door hit you in the ....uh.... behind!
Originally Posted by cillybean83:
so I wrote her back and said we were just flipping channels, essentially the exact letter posted here...she wrote back "oh thank god, I hope you understand how I felt about having to end our agreement after seeing that! You can just disregard my first email! lol"
I wrote back "Actually, I can't disregard your first email, because unfortunately, I can't work with someone who is so willing to jump off the deep end and spew accusations at me for areas of my life that you have no right to be a part of. See, your issue wasn't with the tv being ON (which I might have been able to understand) you issue was with what was on the TV (which again, I would have been able to understand if someone inappropriate was on). Regardless of political opinions, they aren't what make a good parent, or a good provider, they are a separate part of who we are as individuals, and essentially what you said when you thought i was an ignorant conservative is that who I am as a person outside of who I am as a provider, isn't good enough...and I don't need that negative energy in my life. I wish you the best on your search for replacement drop in care."
so I wrote her back and said we were just flipping channels, essentially the exact letter posted here...she wrote back "oh thank god, I hope you understand how I felt about having to end our agreement after seeing that! You can just disregard my first email! lol"
I wrote back "Actually, I can't disregard your first email, because unfortunately, I can't work with someone who is so willing to jump off the deep end and spew accusations at me for areas of my life that you have no right to be a part of. See, your issue wasn't with the tv being ON (which I might have been able to understand) you issue was with what was on the TV (which again, I would have been able to understand if someone inappropriate was on). Regardless of political opinions, they aren't what make a good parent, or a good provider, they are a separate part of who we are as individuals, and essentially what you said when you thought i was an ignorant conservative is that who I am as a person outside of who I am as a provider, isn't good enough...and I don't need that negative energy in my life. I wish you the best on your search for replacement drop in care."
SandeeAR 05:25 PM 02-18-2011
GREAT RESPONSE cillybean83! Looking forward to see if she replies back to you.
littlemonkeys 11:00 PM 02-18-2011
I agree with everyone... That was a great response and will be stalking to see if she responds!
Abigail 11:04 PM 02-18-2011
Wow, I just got around to reading this LONG thread, lol. So funny and thanks for the reminder to keep some things to myself! I'm currently in this stage of "keeping my opinions to myself" at my job because I can tell others judge me until they can trust me.
I think it was all a wonderful response and I would have had a hard time keeping my mouth shut....it would have been along the lines of "EXCUSE ME?!" and getting upset. You handled it well!
I think it was all a wonderful response and I would have had a hard time keeping my mouth shut....it would have been along the lines of "EXCUSE ME?!" and getting upset. You handled it well!
ninosqueridos 04:22 AM 02-19-2011
WOW, that is unbelievable! I loved your reply to her reply. Let us know what she says!!
jessrlee 04:47 AM 02-19-2011
Wow! Yeah we LOVE Fox news! I have the kids downstairs, but the parents HAVE to know where we are politically because Hubs has a yard sign out for his top pick every election. On that note though I serve right, left, center, and don't know don't cares. I just never get into the conversation.
On that note though I serve right, left, center, and don't know don't cares. I just never get into the conversation.
littlemonkeys 07:33 AM 02-20-2011
I'm curious to see if the dcm responded to your last e-mail?