One Thing You Never Want To Hear A Parent Say

[marniewon]

On Monday: he wouldn't nap for us all weekend! (and no, that doesn't mean he'll nap well here - it means that he will scream through nap).

[missnikki]

I have school agers. For me, it's:

Can you keep Johnny away from Sally? Sally says he hurts her feelings.

Who said that to Sally? Johnny? I bet it was Johnny. I'm going to talk to his mom about that.

Sally, ask them to use the microwave to heat up your soup before you leave for the field trip. (30+ kids on this field trip.)

Can you print Sally's homework on your computer? It's on this flash drive. Our printer is out of ink.

I'm going to be late picking up today. Can you just let Sally watch TV till I get here? (This is my last parent of the day talking)

and the all- time favorite on this site...............

You mean I am supposed to PAY for that day? Sally was sick!

[Unregistered]

"I told her if she was good today we will go to Target after daycare and get the toy she wanted"

"Mittens?, Oh, was I suppose to bring them today?"

"I don't think he feels that good today so I'd like him to stay inside"

"She wanted to use the paints at home, but I didn't have time so I told her she could paint when she got here"

"Didn't I tell you she was going to be here today?"

"I hope you don't mind but he wanted to watch Ninja Turtles at home but I told him he could bring it here."

"I couldn't get her to leave this in the car..."

:confused::confused::confused:

I HAVE HEARD ALL OF THESE.
Sometimes you just want to say - "BE THE PARENT - DON't Always make me be the bad guy. If you would say no more at home it wouldn't be so difficult for her to understand we don't get to do whatever we want here." ARGH