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I am not one to live by my cellphone. I still have a landline. I have one family right now that drives me absolutely nuts. I've posted a few situations here. On Sunday the dad called me on the landline and told me that his daughter wouldn't be here on Monday because she had strep throat. She wasn't schedule for yesterday. Today she was supposed to be here at 8:30 and she never arrived. I figured that they sent me a text message. Found my phone and yup, there it is. Sorry, dcg is not going to be there today. I am good enough to watch your child, but you can't be bothered to call me on a real phone? I didnt' respond to it. About 20 minutes later, the dad called me on the landline. Told him that oh, I didn't see the message. Said, the phone most times is in the car or my purse or shut off, it's best just to call me on my phone. I don't give out my number, but i think one time I took a picture of dcg because she was upset in the morning and mom was worried, so I took a pic on the phone and sent it to her. There ever after she had my cell phone number.
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Oh jeez. All my infant parents send me text messages. Yesterday I got one saying they would be picking the DCG up early (around 2). Fine with me. Problem is they didn't show up until 3:30! After the mom got here she didn't say anything, and right before they left I grabbed my phone and there was a text from 3:25 saying they would be there in a few. So I said "Just got your text, I was busy with the kids". These days people just assume that every ones priority is checking their phone. News flash, I have HIGHER PRIORITIES, you know.. the kids you pay me to watch. :
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That's the thing, so many have that stupid thing stuck to their hand all day. I am not one of them. Yea, you have other things to do like watch their kids is right!! Not to mention that sometimes I have text messages that people say they send me that I never get. Gets lost in cyber space.Comment
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I recently had to let parents know that I will ONLY check my phone between 7 am and 6 pm on WEEKDAYS. I was getting very late night texts (11 pm, 2:30am, etc.) and texts on the weekend! I don't want to be tethered to my job 24/7. I'm already feeling burnt out!!!
I much prefer e-mails.Comment
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I have even had people leave me messages on my FB. Like I'm on there all the time. I just dont' understand that if little Johnny doesn't show up am I supposed to find my phone to see if I have a message, check my FB, check my email. Here's an idea, CALL ME!!!Comment
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I get messages on my DC FB site all the time, But I just don't check it THAT often. Then I feel like I'm being rude bc they've waited days for me to respond. Thats why it says, if you have any questions please call or email me. Some people just can't take a hint, or a blatant comment!Comment
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I am probably in the minority here, but all of my parents PREFER to text, and I do too. I tell them to MAKE SURE I am aware if it's important (I text back) and it makes updating so easy for me. I dislike the phone, and talking on it is almost impossible at all times in my house.Comment
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I rarely text but there are times I will sent a quick note to a parent but my general rule is that if they are texting about ANY schedule changes they MUST wait for me to reply that I actually got the text and if I don't reply, then I didn't get it and the change is not ok.Comment
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I think that's what bugs me the most about it. If it's a schedule change, I want a phone call and really the texts that I have gotten have for the most part have been schedule changes. I mean if someone is not going to be there for the day and I'm looking for them and also getting other kids in the door and busy, then I'm not looking at my phone for a message. I have had other people text me like to see if I need a restock on diapers or something that does not need an immediate response. That really doesn't bother me.Comment
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I'm in the minority too. Once I very reluctantly got on the texting bandwagon, I find it much easier than the phone calls just to relay basic info.
I am not crazy about people texting late at night, though. Of course, I'd be pissed if they called me then, too, but I hate waking at night to "beep beep" because someone sent me a text at 10pm. Hasn't happened too often, though.
My personal pet peeve is people who call my cellphone, then leave a voicemail "call me back". argg! I can see when I missed a call...so if you're someone I know well, I don't need to hear "call me back".... If you a stranger or have some earth-shattering news that just can't wait until I call you...well...yeah..then ok! Of course...you could text me then.... 
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I really don't mind the texting; I too find that it is a very easy and quick way to relay information. If it's something that needs elaborate explanation; better to call. Otherwise, text away! As long as it's not late at night/early in the morning. I haven't had this problem.Comment
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I don't mind talking on the phone, but when I'm with the kids texts are easier. I prefer text messages and emails (both of which I get on my phone). I can read whenever and my phone is always in my pocket or nearby. I reply ok and it's a done deal. I also periodically send picture messages throughout the day when there is time.Comment
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I love texting. I find it much easier to say no to parents that way
plus I can easily keep helicopter parents happy with a few pics or texts during the day. sending things when I can is much easier than them bugging me about stuff constantly. I have yet to have a parent abuse the situation (knock on wood)
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