Venting Thread

[CountryRoads]

Dcm was "let go" from her job almost a month ago. She finally told me last week.

She pays, so it's none of my business what she does during the day, but really dcm? You need to bring him from 7:30-5:00 everyday?

Maybe I'm just jealous because I don't ever get the luxury of getting days to myself

[Ms.Kay]

Tried to help a "single mom" out. Needed care for 17 mo...saw numerous red flags...however was trying to be kind...day one today...brought me a bottle of milk and said he takes this in his crib for a nap. I explain I cant do that. I will offer him a sippy cup before nap. Comes for pick up 2 hrs early and says he needs the bottle to sleep..and Im his mom. I explain again...why I cant and wont do it...she says then she's not coming back. Ok..bye bye:happyface

[BumbleBee]

In 24 hours my most difficult dck's summer schedule went from:

2-3 days a week, mornings only. (15 hours)

3 full days a week (30 hours)

5 full days a week (48 hours)

God help me

[LostMyMarbles]

In 24 hours my most difficult dck's summer schedule went from:

2-3 days a week, mornings only. (15 hours)

3 full days a week (30 hours)

5 full days a week (48 hours)

God help me

Awe. That’s rough. Hope things get easier. More money though.

[Josiegirl]

In 24 hours my most difficult dck's summer schedule went from:

2-3 days a week, mornings only. (15 hours)

3 full days a week (30 hours)

5 full days a week (48 hours)

God help me

Yikes 48 hrs. is a very long week for children. AND you!!! Lots of time outside!

[springv]

(Heres my vent for the past 2 weeks)
Dcm comes one evening this week to get her child and the lead teacher says that her child wouldn't listen during vacation bible school and dcm states that if the child can't listen then they will keep child home the following day. Yesterday comes and she let child come!

[Wednesday while I was helping with lunch the power went out in one building but not the other and after 30 minutes they finally got it to come back on.

Last week, had a teacher go and change a child inside and leave the other children alone outside and I had to go to the other playground while she was inside. (Our playground is separated by a big chain link fence and is to where you can be able to view both sides whatever side you are on)

[CountryRoads]

I feel like every time I do something to accommodate a family, I get taken advantage of.

I allow this family to drop off their child 15 minutes before I open when dad is on day shift. Well, dad is off today and he still dropped off dcg at 6:50. I open at 7:00.

That was not what it was meant for. It was only supposed be when they needed to drop her off early - not because they want to

[Josiegirl]

I feel like every time I do something to accommodate a family, I get taken advantage of.

I allow this family to drop off their child 15 minutes before I open when dad is on day shift. Well, dad is off today and he still dropped off dcg at 6:50. I open at 7:00.

That was not what it was meant for. It was only supposed be when they needed to drop her off early - not because they want to

I hope you mentioned it. Plus I think I'd take their privilege away for taking advantage of you; they'll figure it out.

[Ac114]

I feel like every time I do something to accommodate a family, I get taken advantage of.

I allow this family to drop off their child 15 minutes before I open when dad is on day shift. Well, dad is off today and he still dropped off dcg at 6:50. I open at 7:00.

That was not what it was meant for. It was only supposed be when they needed to drop her off early - not because they want to

I’m literally in the same boat. I changed my hours in November to 5:30 instead of 6. ONE family said the occasionally need me until 6pm. I said I could accommodate that. Now that it’s warmer weather, guess who is here every single day until 5:55. Seriously so done with this family. Then dad shows up at 6:10 yesterday in workout clothes!!! I about lost it I was so angry.

[e.j.]

I’m literally in the same boat. I changed my hours in November to 5:30 instead of 6. ONE family said the occasionally need me until 6pm. I said I could accommodate that. Now that it’s warmer weather, guess who is here every single day until 5:55. Seriously so done with this family. Then dad shows up at 6:10 yesterday in workout clothes!!! I about lost it I was so angry.

Ooh! That would irritate me, too! Time to let them know that a 6:00 pick up time isn't working out.

[Ariana]

In 24 hours my most difficult dck's summer schedule went from:

2-3 days a week, mornings only. (15 hours)

3 full days a week (30 hours)

5 full days a week (48 hours)

God help me

My most difficult family added an extra day this summer. Parents have the exact same job nothing has changed and the kids were only here 2 days last summer. I am not sure how I will survive. 2 days was hard enough but 3 They are gone for good in September THANK BABY JESUS!! Its the only thing that gets me through!

[lovemykidstoo]

We had a parent come to us one morning asking for help with controlling her son's tantrums every morning. We gave her the usual advice: quick kisses and leave, give him wave at the window then get in her car and leave. The thing is, DCB only does this because she feeds into it and he can get what he wants. With us however, is is an angel.

Fast forward to this morning. DCB comes in acting like a newborn fool. Jumping up and down screaming yanking on mom arm begging to be picked up. One of the teachers went over to DCB and told him to stop it. She told him that he is too big to act like that and he's big enough to walk in by himself. She gave him a tissue, told him to give mom a kiss and took his hand to walk him to the window to say goodbye. Well, my Director called us (3 teachers) in the office. She told us DCB's mom was highly offended because DCB was called out on his actions and she felt we ganged up on her and we didn't respect her son's right to have a tantrum. We burst out laughing. She also put in her notice because we don't respect her son's rights and she doesn't feel comfortable leaving him with people who don't respect him. We are slowly but surely weeding out the crazy.

And that's exactly why he is the way he is. ugh

[lovemykidstoo]

DCM of 22 month old dcb comes this morning. Every morning it's something that she says "I'm not going to fight that battle, pick your battles". Today it was that he wore the same socks as yesterday. I"m not fighting that battle. Good Lord. I said do you win any of the battles? She said well I did get his diaper changed this morning without a fight. That has been a huge struggle. Seriously a 22 month old wins about what socks to wear? She's in trouble when he gets older.

[CountryRoads]

DCM of 22 month old dcb comes this morning. Every morning it's something that she says "I'm not going to fight that battle, pick your battles". Today it was that he wore the same socks as yesterday. I"m not fighting that battle. Good Lord. I said do you win any of the battles? She said well I did get his diaper changed this morning without a fight. That has been a huge struggle. Seriously a 22 month old wins about what socks to wear? She's in trouble when he gets older.

That is one of my biggest frustrations.

I have a "no toys from home" policy and almost every morning, dcb comes with a toy. "He won't leave the house without something in his hands." And who's the parent??

Also have a dcb who refuses to come down the stairs sometimes and he thinks it's funny. Mom lets him take his sweet time and do it on his terms even though she's complaining she's got to get to work. JUST GRAB HIM AND BRING HIM DOWN. Sheesh. But, then he would cry, and we can't have that, can we?

[Blackcat31]

"He won't leave the house without something in his hands." And who's the parent??

Parent: "He won't leave the house without something in his hands."

Provider: "Well what are you going to do? Because he can't come in with something in his hands"

Then just stand there..... she's waiting for YOU to solve HER problem.