Texting Policy?

[Shell]

A while back I had one of those cell phone plans where I was charged for any overages. I was constantly getting extra charges when a parent would text me back just to correct a spelling error- that's when I had enough. I told a the parents no more texting, emails or calls only. That stopped a lot of the b.s., too. Parents, I found, were much more daring over text, and would ask for late pick ups or drop offs, etc- that all stopped once no more texting was the rule.
Then, I got an iphone and can text away- so that's when the b.s. Started with a new family- challenging my sick policy, vacation policies, etc. I found it incredibly frustrating not being able to understand her intent- was she being rude?! Polite?! It was too hard to read the meaning.
Interestingly enough, when I termed them she started calling, not texting, repeatedly.
I think as long as parents aren't sending lengthy texts, or arguing with you via text, it's ok. If it becomes a problem, block their number and tell them phone calls only.

[lindap1229]

I also don't believe in writing a "policy" for everything. My handbook is already 12 pages long.

I was required to create "policies" a few years back I joined a program here in Delaware called Delaware Stars. Most every policy was something covered in my handbook. So, now I have my policy pages and everything else remained in the handbook. So, it really isn't much more than I originally had

[Alwaysgreener]

I like what permanentvacation has to say she made great points. (I like the clip idea, I need to get one for my phone)

I personal do not care to text, but I really really hate checking voice mail, it is a pain to check. So for quick message, I am running late, just text me.

I have "Your child’s safety & well-being & the safety of the other children in my care is my priority, so continuously responding to text or calls throughout the day is not a priority for me." in my contract because I had a woman want me to text her hourly updates, and I was not about to do that. I also am not willing to take pictures and send them, I have better things to do than text all day long.