The Destruction!

[Unregistered]

Your sarcasm is not lost...

While having fun is part of daycare...so is learning manners, learning what is safe behavior, learning to obey rules, preparing to enter kindergarten, learning to listen etc etc.

The object of daycare is for a provider to teach and prepare children for life and to keep them safe while their parents are away. Not provide a place for a free for all "fun" riot.

I too expect good manners and expect children to respect my home. I too do not let children madly run around the room because it's "fun". I expect them to sit to play. We can run around outside.

Oh...and we also have a ton of fun.

Your daycare sounds even more fun. I would expect my child would be just as excited to attend a military boot camp.

[Unregistered]

"The sarcasm from those that may not agree or even begin to understand the effort providers invest deeply into teaching their DCK's is a perfect example of someone raised to think they are some how better than or know better than everyone else."

I guess I don't understand that statement BC. :confused: I know it wasn't directed to me, obviously, cause I hadn't posted yet. I am the last one to ever think I am better than or know more than everyone else, lord knows that, a humble high school graduate with a dump truck load of experience. But I believe children need to move, learn through exploration with their feet, fingers, hands, legs, every single part of their body. Running in the house? No. Jumping off tables? Of course not. That is why we have backyards and playgrounds. I am not a school nor an institution of any kind, merely a mom who had 4 kids of her own, and tons of others' kids. I don't teach them their ABC's or 123's, how to write their names, etc., etc., unless they show a definite interest and ask for my help. I do expose them to lots of stories, playing, exploration, and all that comes with being a kid. I do teach them self help skills, self control, respect, kindness, being a friend, manners, etc.
Inside, we have been playing with collapsible tunnels and a play tent, also stepping stones. We play movement games all the time. I have toddlers, an infant and a couple kids that come after school. Yes, there have been kids that have been rough on the house, 1 broke a gate due to his temper, same dcb along with another 1 broke a CD player a few years back. As much as we teach respect/manners, so much depends on their upbringing and temperament too. All that we teach them cannot always trump their disposition or genetic traits.
I know we all do things differently so I'd have to say my way is different than yours. But to suggest someone like me, wouldn't have a clue as to the effort providers take to teach their dcks or somehow that I'd think I'm better?? :confused:
There. I had my say.

I agree with you on letting children move and interact ect. Having a child sit around and play is ridiculous. I was the sarcastic person above that caused all the above responses. The kids I care for and have cared for were/are aloud to play like normal kids. They are not in boot camp at my house and my house is not destroyed at all.

[Meeko]

Your daycare sounds even more fun. I would expect my child would be just as excited to attend a military boot camp.

Isn't it great that there are all kinds of daycare available for your children?

You are free to try and find a place where your children can run wild, damage property at will and never learn to be a productive member of society.

However....good luck finding a kindergarten teacher who will be happy with your child running around the room screaming and having "fun".........

It is not "boot camp" to expect a child to learn simple rules and have respect for others.

[Blackcat31]

"The sarcasm from those that may not agree or even begin to understand the effort providers invest deeply into teaching their DCK's is a perfect example of someone raised to think they are some how better than or know better than everyone else."

I guess I don't understand that statement BC. :confused: I know it wasn't directed to me, obviously, cause I hadn't posted yet. I am the last one to ever think I am better than or know more than everyone else, lord knows that, a humble high school graduate with a dump truck load of experience. But I believe children need to move, learn through exploration with their feet, fingers, hands, legs, every single part of their body. Running in the house? No. Jumping off tables? Of course not. That is why we have backyards and playgrounds. I am not a school nor an institution of any kind, merely a mom who had 4 kids of her own, and tons of others' kids. I don't teach them their ABC's or 123's, how to write their names, etc., etc., unless they show a definite interest and ask for my help. I do expose them to lots of stories, playing, exploration, and all that comes with being a kid. I do teach them self help skills, self control, respect, kindness, being a friend, manners, etc.
Inside, we have been playing with collapsible tunnels and a play tent, also stepping stones. We play movement games all the time. I have toddlers, an infant and a couple kids that come after school. Yes, there have been kids that have been rough on the house, 1 broke a gate due to his temper, same dcb along with another 1 broke a CD player a few years back. As much as we teach respect/manners, so much depends on their upbringing and temperament too. All that we teach them cannot always trump their disposition or genetic traits.
I know we all do things differently so I'd have to say my way is different than yours. But to suggest someone like me, wouldn't have a clue as to the effort providers take to teach their dcks or somehow that I'd think I'm better?? :confused:
There. I had my say.

Okay, now I am confused. :confused:

My comment was basically saying that some one feels the need to come to this forum and post a sarcastic comment in reference to something a provider posted proves that that person doesn't understand the length and efforts providers (ALL providers...you and me both) go to in order to teach our daycare kids how to be wonderful little people with respect, manners and self confidence.

I wasn't in any way saying anything about academics or making comments about what "house rules" each provider has or doesn't have.

I was defending MY post about my house rules to someone (unregistered) that was obviously making a snide/rude comment about what I said.

Yes, we all do things differently but I didn't say anyone was more right or wrong than the others. I am lost on the "suggest someone like me" comment......I wasn't referring to anyone other than the unregistered poster.

[MomBoss]

Ive been doing daycare for 3 years and it amazes me how fast these kids ruin toys. My own kids respect their toys but these kids it seems deliberate. I dont let them have books because all they do is peel at the cardboard and rip the pages. They pull the stuffing out of dolls and animals. They oull the decorative stickers off of toys.
The list goes on.

[Blackcat31]

Wow, your daycare sounds fun!

Your daycare sounds even more fun. I would expect my child would be just as excited to attend a military boot camp.

What is your problem?

Why does it bother you so much that someone does something differently than you do?

It's fine if you don't do things like I do. It's fine if you don't want to do things like I do. It's fine if you do whatever you want to do, but why the need to be negative to someone that does things differently?

Is your way the only way?
Am I a horrible person because I choose to have different rules, policies or philosophies than you? (fyi: I don't really care what your answer is ) but why the need to be rude or snide? Does it make you feel better? More superior?
If so, go ahead I guess....makes no difference in my world so if it's satisfying for you to be snide and condescending to others be my guest.

I happen to believe that we should be supporting one another, lifting each other up and learning from all different ideas, thoughts and practices that are mentioned on this board. I think that the world would be a much better place over all if we all tried to help build each other up verses tear each other down.

But what do I know? I'm sitting down here on the floor quietly snuggling with one of my littlest babes that looks forward to this special one on one time we have every day together. But yeah....it's almost time to clean the latrine and practice marching so I better get the rest of my little soldiers up so they don't miss out on all the fun here.

I sincerely hope you have a good day and some where in it, you find some happiness.

[Meeko]

What is your problem?

Why does it bother you so much that someone does something differently than you do?

It's fine if you don't do things like I do. It's fine if you don't want to do things like I do. It's fine if you do whatever you want to do, but why the need to be negative to someone that does things differently?

Is your way the only way?
Am I a horrible person because I choose to have different rules, policies or philosophies than you? (fyi: I don't really care what your answer is ) but why the need to be rude or snide? Does it make you feel better? More superior?
If so, go ahead I guess....makes no difference in my world so if it's satisfying for you to be snide and condescending to others be my guest.

I happen to believe that we should be supporting one another, lifting each other up and learning from all different ideas, thoughts and practices that are mentioned on this board. I think that the world would be a much better place over all if we all tried to help build each other up verses tear each other down.

But what do I know? I'm sitting down here on the floor quietly snuggling with one of my littlest babes that looks forward to this special one on one time we have every day together. But yeah....it's almost time to clean the latrine and practice marching so I better get the rest of my little soldiers up so they don't miss out on all the fun here.

I sincerely hope you have a good day and some where in it, you find some happiness.

:hug:

[BrynleeJean]

i agree with rinse and repeat to keep it from happening. kids like the structure. parents may not think it looks stimulating but Im not running a disneyland free for all. I may even find my constant pace mundane but the more it is the better they do and the happier and safer they feel and better things run.

I am sorry about your blind though. I once had a child who was secretly sticking boogers on my wall during nap... my very chalky walls

Theres also this faint dark line down my hall from where the kids run their hands when they walk (not by my teaching just by little ones nature to touch things)

And my poor carpets thought brand new get so matted it almost seems like i should have a professional come out once a month to get those ****ers clean.

All normal. id say the blind thing isn't as normal. maybe keep those blind up during the day if they are at child height and in the play space. :hug:

[Unregistered]

What is your problem?

Why does it bother you so much that someone does something differently than you do?

It's fine if you don't do things like I do. It's fine if you don't want to do things like I do. It's fine if you do whatever you want to do, but why the need to be negative to someone that does things differently?

Is your way the only way?
Am I a horrible person because I choose to have different rules, policies or philosophies than you? (fyi: I don't really care what your answer is ) but why the need to be rude or snide? Does it make you feel better? More superior?
If so, go ahead I guess....makes no difference in my world so if it's satisfying for you to be snide and condescending to others be my guest.

I happen to believe that we should be supporting one another, lifting each other up and learning from all different ideas, thoughts and practices that are mentioned on this board. I think that the world would be a much better place over all if we all tried to help build each other up verses tear each other down.

But what do I know? I'm sitting down here on the floor quietly snuggling with one of my littlest babes that looks forward to this special one on one time we have every day together. But yeah....it's almost time to clean the latrine and practice marching so I better get the rest of my little soldiers up so they don't miss out on all the fun here.

I sincerely hope you have a good day and some where in it, you find some happiness.

Thank you for the heartfelt novel type response. Did you leave such a lengthy response because you felt the need to defend your boring daycare? Or do you just have a lot of extra time on your hands because your dcks are just sitting doing nothing.

[Blackcat31]

Thank you for the heartfelt novel type response. Did you leave such a lengthy response because you felt the need to defend your boring daycare? Or do you just have a lot of extra time on your hands because your dcks are just sitting doing nothing.

Feel better now? :hug:

[Unregistered]

"The sarcasm from those that may not agree or even begin to understand the effort providers invest deeply into teaching their DCK's is a perfect example of someone raised to think they are some how better than or know better than everyone else."

I guess I don't understand that statement BC. :confused: I know it wasn't directed to me, obviously, cause I hadn't posted yet. I am the last one to ever think I am better than or know more than everyone else, lord knows that, a humble high school graduate with a dump truck load of experience.
I know we all do things differently so I'd have to say my way is different than yours. But to suggest someone like me, wouldn't have a clue as to the effort providers take to teach their dcks or somehow that I'd think I'm better?? :confused:
There. I had my say.

Yup. I'd say this unneccesary sarcasm/tendency to circle the wagons and quickly personal attack others that bring any disagreement is really "what's killing the human race".

[Rockgirl]

Yup. I'd say this unneccesary sarcasm/tendency to circle the wagons and quickly personal attack others that bring any disagreement is really "what's killing the human race".

Assuming you’re the same unregistered poster throughout this thread and the ‘I love you’ one, you’re the one issuing personal attacks. The only one, in fact.