Another harrowing day at the "flaky" preschool.
By The Horse
@TheHorse (206998)
Walnut Creek, California
April 9, 2021 6:46pm CST
"We're not going to the park! You ruined it for everyone!" shouted the boss lady several times this morning as a kid played with his snack or slightly pushed another kid as the both scrambled for a Buzz Lightyear toy.
Of course, we went to the park. I just played with the kids this morning until we left for the park and and listened in silence.
@ScottAndersen and I have recently been discussing the importance of clarity, consistency, and appropriateness when it comes to punishment. Kids feel SAFE when boundaries are set, discipline is appropriate, and discipline is consistent.
I am seeing teacher behaviors that run 180 degrees counter to everything I learned along the way, including decades of experience in classrooms.
As I was driving home, I was hoping there would be a message from the more professional preschool, the one where several birthday cakes were made for me the other day.
My "prayers" were answered. In fact, there were two messages on my machine, one from the Director and one from the Assistant Director. I'll be working at least three days there over the next couple of weeks.
Thank goodness. Do you know people who simply aren't good at what they do? Do they ever frustrate you? I grabbed a beer as soon as I got home.
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@GardenGerty (157722)
• United States
11 Apr 21
@YrNemo I had one of those when I was in that age range.
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@wolfgirl569 (95982)
• Marion, Ohio
10 Apr 21
I have known some. Including a school principle when my boys were in school. Sadly he is still there
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@wolfgirl569 (95982)
• Marion, Ohio
10 Apr 21
@TheHorse Cousins, my son included, rode the buss together. That lived close enough to be like siblings. One of them told on my son for cussing. They were only in second or third grade at the time. The problem was the principle asked my son if he was cussing and then told him he was off the bus for a few days. They did send him home on it that afternoon and he came in crying because he thought he got thrown off for telling the truth. By the time I was done with the principle the next morning when I took my son to school I did not have to pick him up that afternoon 
First as I pointed out my son had not been in any trouble, second principle knew he needed to explain to a child the reason why the punishment, and third I asked him if we were in Nazi Germany where tattling brought on extreme punishment's as the principle admitted if my son had lied about cussing he would not have tried to kick him off the bus.
First as I pointed out my son had not been in any trouble, second principle knew he needed to explain to a child the reason why the punishment, and third I asked him if we were in Nazi Germany where tattling brought on extreme punishment's as the principle admitted if my son had lied about cussing he would not have tried to kick him off the bus.1 person likes this
@TheHorse (206998)
• Walnut Creek, California
10 Apr 21
@wolfgirl569 I see cussing a a minor infraction. An adult should say, "That's not an appropriate word. Please don't use it." and let it go. A funny anecdote: An 11-year-old boy I mentored loved rap music and constantly referred to the word "pus*y." One day, as we were driving to take a hike, he asked me, "Horse, what's a pus*y?" I gave him an anatomy lesson. He was satisfied and used the word less often after that.
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@Torunn (8609)
• Norway
11 Apr 21
When do they not frustrate me? These people who don't know what they do? The government for example. The persons supposed to lead the school I worked at up til last summer. All but one of the persons working with messing up exam dates at the university.
Not to mention the parents of some kids in the school where one of my students group are practicing.
I might wait tomorrow to think more about them, 'cause they're really very frustrating and it's too late to start drinking now ;-)
Getting some work in a sensible place sounds good. That boss lady does like a piece of work.
@RasmaSandra (73858)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
11 Apr 21
I am glad the kids were able to enjoy themselves in the park, Congrats on getting more work,
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@LindaOHio (157731)
• United States
10 Apr 21
I'm so glad you will be spending time at the other preschool. I know a lot of people that aren't good at what they do. Some of it is because they don't care or they don't like what they're doing. Yes, it's frustrating.
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@GardenGerty (157722)
• United States
11 Apr 21
Yes. In fact one was the teacher that was forced to resign. Loved to "make curriculum" seldom taught it, never was even scheduled with my kiddo, who does not use curriculum but is extremely hands on. I did not like her last year, when she was new.
@DocAndersen (54407)
• United States
10 Apr 21
i was spending time coming up with a smart-aleck inconsistent response but all i could come up with, is the professional school is lucky to get a caring teacher like you!
