Great Move DCD!

[Josiegirl]

Dcg comes in crying and taking on this a.m.; she's 2 1/2 yo. I asked if she was okay. He said 'oh she was great until I wouldn't let her bring her cup in'. He asked her to take off her coat and shoes so he could get a hug. She just sat on the floor and cried. So he asked again. More crying. So he says, okay, bye, I'll see you tonight' and out the door he goes.

Now why can't they all do that instead of doing the whole coddling at the door, trying to make everything better so they don't have to leave their child that way, etc., etc. If a dck comes in like that, sometimes it takes the parent a good 1/2 hour to separate themselves and get off to work. Yes, kids cry. Kids get over it. They get distracted by me, their friends, whatever. But as long as the parent is trying to make everything all better for them in a couple minutes so they can dash out the door, it ain't gonna happen.

I was so happy when I saw him being a strong parent.

[Second Home]

[taylorw1210]

As a parent, I can understand feeling badly leaving your child with someone who is acting that way. And because I understand that as a parent, I always tell my families that when/if they are acting that way it's ok, I got it, and they will be fine and then kinda push them out the door. Good for DCD for being so strong and allowing you to handle the issue accordingly!

[MarinaVanessa]

Bravo!!happyface

[TigerLily]

Good for him! I wish they all did that.

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

As a parent, I can understand feeling badly leaving your child with someone who is acting that way. And because I understand that as a parent, I always tell my families that when/if they are acting that way it's ok, I got it, and they will be fine and then kinda push them out the door. Good for DCD for being so strong and allowing you to handle the issue accordingly!

I also do this. I actually require them to place the crying child behind a certain area and shut the gate so that I am not prying a crying/upset child off of their bodies or their legs when they look at me all helpless. I explain it to them as I can go and pry them off of you and be the cruel lady who took them away from mommy/daddy or I can be the comforting, nice lady who comes to their assistance when they are sad in the morning. Change of perspective for the parents...

GOOD for this Dad, though! What a rarity!!!! happyface

[NoMoreJuice!]

I think most dads are better than moms in this respect...all of mine are! My moms are so sweet and nurturing and kind and take every tear so personally...and their kids totally take advantage of that! My dads are all "**** it up, cupcake" (my personal philosophy), and it totally shows in the kids at drop off/pick up!

[NoMoreJuice!]

i can go and pry them off of you and be the cruel lady who took them away from mommy/daddy or i can be the comforting, nice lady who comes to their assistance when they are sad in the morning.

this is brilliant!

[Josiegirl]

Oh believe me, I understand the whole 'can't leave 'em crying mentality'. When I started my 2 youngest in prek 2x a week, I was a pita parent who stuck around. I remember bringing my dd back home once too. I was so weak. But they all survived and so did I. Thinking back, I'm sure the teacher didn't appreciate it though.
However, being on this side of the situation, we see things very differently.