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I do not get this sort of disrespect that is going on. Parents can be so awful to people that they should not be awful to sometimes. We are not your slaves, we are not own by you, we have human being too and do not deserve such disrespectful manner from you. I'm just venting because I think it is a re-accuring theme here that some parents can treat their child's caretaker so poorly. What make them think they have the right to treat us like we are less than them or someone that is working under them instead of working with them for their child's benefits. I also do not understand how some parents can just sign up for an interview, not show up, don't even bother to call or anything. I have an inquiry that suppose to come yesterday but did not even show up. I called to check to see maybe she got lost or what not. She was like, "oh, I was meaning to call to reschedule but I cannot make it today. Can I reschedule tomorrow?" okay I give her one last chance and say okay I only can meet 1:30 tomorrow. She say that is fine and I was like well, if anything come up feel free to call me if you cannot make it tomorrow. She say yes, and guess what...tomorrow is here and no parent, no phone calls, no nothing. I got an odd feeling about this so I did not keep my hopes up or anything but it is still so annoying and utterly disrespectful to do that. I'm sure alot of you have similar experience, but isn't it annoying??? AHHH will not do business with a person like that. what a jerk
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I have always been told that you can tell a lot about a person from the way they treat persons in "servitude" or positions of service....waitresses, sales people and yes, child caregivers. It tells a lot about a person when they cannot have the decency to have some common courtesy and respect for others. It can be very disheartening at times but unfortunately, its part of the business. -
I posted this a while back but thought it might be useful in this thread:
TIDBITS PROVIDERS WISH PARENTS KNEW
I really do know your children.
I can tell when they are sick or not feeling well.
I can tell when they go to bed early or were up late.
I can tell if they’ve had Tylenol or Motrin before they’ve arrived.
I can tell if your child has not been bathed…in awhile
Your child talks to me during the day.
They tell me where they have gone and where they are going to go.
They tell me how they are disciplined (or not).
They tell me EVERYTHING that is said at home……(and I do mean everything!)
They repeat the things you say about others.
Your child’s behavior is NOT a reflection of your parenting skills….…how you handle the misbehavior is.
Teach your child to be responsible for their actions, not make excuses.
Teach your child to be truthful.
Teach your child to be respectful of others. (the person, their belongings, their feelings etc)
I expect your child to act their age……you should too.
I can tell if you are enforcing or following up on notes and letters home, curriculum etc.
Taking care of your child during business hours is my job………- I expect a paycheck at the end of the week.
- Please don’t ask for discounts unless you are okay with “discounted” care. (I do not provide half-meals, half-naps or half-diaper changes)
- If you expect me to bend the rules or do more than my policies outline, I will expect extra pay as well.
- Your child comes in contact with more contagious germs at Wal-mart than they do at daycare.
- Teaching your child to use the toilet is YOUR responsibility, I will assist you in your efforts, but you must begin, continue and complete the process.
- I am not a teenager; I have a formal education and am more than a nanny.
- When your child is sick, keep them home. It is tough caring for a sick child and bringing them to daycare just spreads the illness as well as adding a ton more work for me on top of the 10 other healthy children I am caring for already.
- Be respectful when dropping off or picking up. Kids are rowdier and more mischievous when parents are present. Getting kids in and out the door in a timely manner reduces havoc for me.
- It is nice that you want to share your home life with me, but the truth is I don’t really need to know the really intimate details.
- If every parent was 5 minutes late for pick up, I would have to stay more than an hour longer than expected.
- You are not my only client; I am juggling more than 14 other people’s schedules for drop off, pick up, payments etc.
- I will love your child as my own…please help me in helping you…we are in this together!!
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That is awesome Blackcat. Now do you hand that out to your parents?
I ran into a friend that was working before and after care for out township. She loves the job, loves the kids. I was admiring how nice she looked dressed for work as I used to wear my "schlumpies" for childcare because my clothes usually got ruined from paint or bleach.
She said she had complimented on one of the Moms because she looked so nice dressed for work and the Mom responded with "Yes, well I have a REAL job."
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I could write a novel about this. I spend 40 hours a week with your child, yet you treat me with blatant disrespect? Makes no sense. Unfortunately, with money changing hands, they view me as just a lowly employee/servant and not a human being who loves their child and gives them care, enrichment, and attention EVERY SINGLE DAY. If anything, they should be going out of their way to be kind to us. ugh
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