I have been bringing Kaitlyn to the Big Girl Class at daycare for a little more than a month now. She actually loves it – she sees friends from her former toddler classroom, latches on to them and plays to her heart’s content. There are new toys and some new kids, especially boys (keep your grubby hands off her, boys. You’re not too young to get a smackdown from Daddy).But one thing I am noticing is the prevalence of strange (ha! NaBloPoMo topic covered!) behaviors not from the kids, but the parents. I don’t profess to be the best parent, but I think I’m on the right track. And I’m sure you know how best to raise your own kid, but I’m allowed to shake my head at some of the things I see going on, right? For example:
- I do think that it’s a little too early to be giving your 24-36 month old Biscuitville for breakfast every morning. Once in a while treat, especially on weekends? Cool. But having a sausage and egg biscuit each day is a slippery slope, is it not?
- Long car trips almost require a DVD player to keep the tikes’ attention away from the seemingly never-ending confinement. I get that and have even used that tactic. Tinker Bell has saved me once or twice. But to use the DVD player for the five or ten minutes it takes to drive your kid to daycare?
- Can we wait until, say, the sixth grade to begin hawking wrapping paper, cookie dough and other fundraising items? I promise not to do it if you don’t. And on a side note: If I do buy from you because your kid is too lazy to walk around and ask for himself/herself your teenager, you darn well better buy from my kid.
- The classroom is having a holiday party (Valentine’s, Christmas, Arbor Day, whatever). A pack of mini cupcakes is $2.39 plus tax. A jug of apple juice is $3.49 plus tax. Holiday plates and napkins can be had at any dollar store in the country. I was semi-retired and still got my kid’s class a snack. We’re all contributing. Do your part.
I love love love that picture!! Is that your daughter? LOL too funny. I totally agree about parents being strange. My kids go to an International school here in Greece, and I am thankful for the exposure to other cultures, but DAMN are some of these people total weirdos. The parents here just allow their kids what ever they want with the attitude.."well, they're only kids". When I go get my kids from school, I have witnessed kids punching their moms in the stomach, spiting in their parents face, biting other kids(with both kids parents watching disinterested), and so many other things that we as Americans have a hard time believing. I will save those other stories maybe for a later post of my own..lol ;)
ReplyDeleteI think that this photo is truely sad. I would never allow this to happen to any child no matter whether it was mine or not. It is really dangerous and people shouldn't be laughing at something so hurtful.
ReplyDeleteI agree this picture is awful. What the hell?
ReplyDeleteoh get over it! it's funny! and trust me that duck tape isn't going anywhere!
ReplyDeleteI think the picture is cute. Duck tape fixes anything...so it's extremely strong. Also, I'm sure the parents were standing by in case of danger. It should be on a Hallmark Card :)
ReplyDeleteTHIS PICTURE IS HORRIBLE, I CONSIDER THIS TO BE CHILD ABUSE ! ! ! ! ! TAKE IT OFF THE INTERNET NOW, WHO IN THE RIGHT MIND DOES THIS TO A BABY, ITS CRUEL ! ! ! ! !
ReplyDeleteWHOEVER POSTED THIS IS A JERK , WHY WOULD YOU POST SOMETHING LIKE THIS?? DUMMY!!!
ReplyDeletewow, some people have no sense of humor...Love it.
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ReplyDeleteI like the picture. Reminds me of when me and my brothers and sisters were young. My dad would staple our clothes to the door (this may seem more dangerous, I'd leave the staples to the carpenters). But I see nothing wrong with it if the parent is standing right there, let the kid get some laughs. We got millions of laughs out of it and never got hurt. We still talk about it now and it still brings us many laughs. It's the little silly things like that, that we'll remember forever.
ReplyDeleteI have to say everyone: Thanks for coming and commenting! In full disclosure: This is not my child. It is a picture I found thanks to the wonders of Google Images. A great picture, nonetheless.
ReplyDeleteI must say something similar to this was in my local news not to long ago, parents duck taped their child to the wall, while many might think it is funny, these parents where charged with child abuse and if I recall correctly, the had their child taken from them and I think they served time in prison for it.
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