From time to time, I need to release some "work place" stress, and today is one of those days. No, I'm not upset with any of the children, but two of their parents, are really starting to piss me off!
Below are two instances of parents that I really just can't understand.. I ask myself all of the time why anyone would piss off their daycare provider.. I mean for God's Sake these people are caring for your children. I think it says alot about your parenting style, when you think that it's okay to make the person who is caring for your child upset. Not saying that I have or ever would take out my frustrations on a child, but it really does make it a little hard for me to provide decent care for your little one when every time I look at them I see your face, and hear your whining voice...
#1 - Lets, call her "Sadie":
Sadie owes me TWO WEEKS WORTH OF TUITION. Last week her kid was with the aunt2 days out of the week so for some insane reason she thinks that she doesn't owe me... I clearly state in my handbook, on the applications, on the website and in person that you pay for enrollment and not attendance. It's very simple.. If you want a space at my daycare you gotta pay for it.. If you want drop in care we can talk, but please be up front with me, and stop trying to get over on me. My prices are my prices, if you cant afford it, perhaps you should look somewhere else... (why do people try to get over on me, but go to larger daycare factories, and pay for that crap they call daycare???).. Anyways, each and every Monday home girl comes in here with some long over exaggerated story about why she's short. At first I fell for it, but then she got caught up in her lies. I think she realized that because she stopped with the BS for a while. And this past week, she's been calling asking us to walk her kid across the street so he can walk home... I think she's doing this to avoid paying!
Why do I continue to put up with this you ask?? Because I'm a sucker or kids... I can't stand seeing a child go without! I hate to see kids left in the school yard after hours waiting for their ride, or wandering around like lost pets... The kid is in our after school program which means If I don't pick him up, he'll be one of those kids wandering in the school yard until he figures out that no one is coming for him! I know! I have to put my foot down, which I plan to do.. I've e-mailed her and I will call her tonight.. I'll grab my bottle of wine, and get ready for a story, cause I know she'll have one....
#2 "Amanda":
Now this parent is just off her rocker!! This girl comes in whenever she wants, and thinks that just because she comes in late she can pick up late... Um, WRONG! I've spoken to other mothers, so I know I'm not alone when I say that I truly enjoy spending time with my family, but are we the minority??? This girl actually screwed her face up when I told her that we close at 6:30 (30 friggin minutes later than any other daycare in our area), and that we would be unable to keep her kid until 8:00pm....
Here's what I found out... People, especially black people, seem to think that I should cut them a break or give them special rights, just because they my "peoples".. Do you go into Wal-Mart and expect to pay 6$ for something that cost 20$ Exactly! So don't try that mess with me... Contrary to popular belief, I don't have a Trust Fund that daddy left me, and no I don't do "this" as a form of entertainment. As dull as I may seem, I like being able to catch a movie Friday nights with my kids, or bathing them, and cooking dinner every once in a while. I like My Family, and I enjoy being with them. And Guess What Else? I like being able to pay my bills on time... As appealing as it may sound, getting dressed in the dark is only fun the first time you do it...
So "Sadie" and "Amanda" I've got bad news for you. This Trip train you've been on, is coming to a stop. Get your act together or get your bags, and get the hell off! And to the rest of my Daycare Mamma's & Papa's, Thank You I love you and keep up the great work!
"names have been changed to protect the identity of the innocent. No animals were harmed in the making of this blog"
I'm Trisha Fleming, and I approve this message....
1 comment:
I think that you have been more than gracious. It's got to be rough, you're caring for children, but you're also running a business. Hopefully they will get their acts together soon...but in case they don't, I have some out-of-work cousins that don't mind doing home visitations and campaigning for dollars for your cause!!! (If you catch my drift! Just say the word!)
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