Ok, Is it Just Me ?
Ok, so a lot of what we all have discussed here is a big deal to me. But, when I mention it to folks around me, they act like I have bumped my head. For instance, I expect my mother to roll her eyes at me, she didn’t put anything into my education as far as homework goes, nothing ever, I did my own my homework, it was my job, and that’s just how it was.
And, to be honest with you, that’s how I think about it now. It’s the kid’s job to go to school. But how many adults out there work their regular shift at work and then come home and do that same job for another hour without pay. Does that make sense? The kid is 5, he doesn’t need one full time job and one part time job. He needs one job - go to school and learn. He needs the rest of his time for himself.
Ok, I know you all already agree with me on this. But, I got started on it because of the whole, “going to see Cinderella” thing. Parents can’t go. So, I asked why. Verbatim the note that came back to me says,
“K-2 grades will be going on trip. The Alabama Ballet only allows students/teachers due to limited space. Thanks”
Now, I’m really concerned. Why? That’s approximately 200 kids and 6 adults. How does that sound to you? Not only that, they want me to put him on a school bus and let him ride over 100 miles one way to do this. With no seat restraints of any kind.
Yet, when I questioned this, others look at me like I’m nuts? Is it because I’m old? The other parent in the class that I know is a little older than me doesn’t have issues with this because her son won’t ride the bus. He is afraid, so he simply won’t go on field trips. So, she doesn’t even concern herself in the least. The rest of the parents (and I’m gonna nail some tomorrow at this “help paint paper-bag pumpkin” day) look at me like I have lost my mind.
Now really, is that not a bit odd or is it just me?
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