Hello, Backbone!

[spud912]

I hate it when parents anger me first thing in the morning because it makes me grumpy and then I end up being more snarky with the kids.

Well, I found the solution! Tell the parent how you really feel and then you feel great! I told a parent that she was disrespecting me and I've never felt better (that is after I got over the temporary guilty feeling). It always makes you wonder how they handled it, though.

[sharlan]

Good for you!

Better than feeling used and abused throughout the day.

[Christian Mother]

I am right with you!! Today, I had a parent text me that they would be bringing there son over bc mom didn't feel good..only yesterday dcb didn't come bc he was throwing up. So I called mom rather then text letting her know that she would need to keep him home with her for the day per my sick policy. She was very understanding and that made me feel really good. Although she did try to say that he probably just ate something bad and it was really nothing to worry about but I told her to be on the safe side best to keep him home for another day.