What's the Most Obnoxious Thing You've Heard a Parent Say at Your DC's Private School?

[Anonymous]

I think the most obnoxious thing is the constant bragging some parents do about their kids.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think the most obnoxious thing is the constant bragging some parents do about their kids.

No, it's the subtle way they try to brag about their kids, as if you're so dense you don't pick up on the subtlety.

[Anonymous]

"I breastfed my kids to make them smarter."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:"I breastfed my kids to make them smarter."

Truth is an absolute defense.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:"I breastfed my kids to make them smarter."

Truth is an absolute defense.

Not against the charge of being a twat.

[Anonymous]

For example...

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think the most obnoxious thing is the constant bragging some parents do about their kids.

No, it's the subtle way they try to brag about their kids, as if you're so dense you don't pick up on the subtlety.

[Anonymous]

We're only two months into our first year with Beauvoir, and everyone has been considerate, respectful, and welcoming. Yes, every single person I've met. The room parents have been quite welcoming while also respecting that some people have more time, energy and interest to devote to school events than others. Same for the auction committee, the Chair of which seems to be a fabulous woman who also works full-time. The teachers are thoughtful and seem to know our DS better than I had thought they could this early in the year. Here's hoping this continues!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We're only two months into our first year with Beauvoir, and everyone has been considerate, respectful, and welcoming. Yes, every single person I've met. The room parents have been quite welcoming while also respecting that some people have more time, energy and interest to devote to school events than others. Same for the auction committee, the Chair of which seems to be a fabulous woman who also works full-time. The teachers are thoughtful and seem to know our DS better than I had thought they could this early in the year. Here's hoping this continues!

Bully for you. Why did you post here? Wrong thread, dearie. Beauvoir threads abound in this DCUM virtual universe. Go post there, and try to deflect all of those slings and arrows.

[Anonymous]

We're only two months into our first year with Beauvoir, and everyone has been considerate, respectful, and welcoming. Yes, every single person I've met. The room parents have been quite welcoming while also respecting that some people have more time, energy and interest to devote to school events than others. Same for the auction committee, the Chair of which seems to be a fabulous woman who also works full-time. The teachers are thoughtful and seem to know our DS better than I had thought they could this early in the year. Here's hoping this continues!

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I thought the same thing 5 years ago. This is my last year and can't wait until its over with.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We're only two months into our first year with Beauvoir, and everyone has been considerate, respectful, and welcoming. Yes, every single person I've met. The room parents have been quite welcoming while also respecting that some people have more time, energy and interest to devote to school events than others. Same for the auction committee, the Chair of which seems to be a fabulous woman who also works full-time. The teachers are thoughtful and seem to know our DS better than I had thought they could this early in the year. Here's hoping this continues!

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I thought the same thing 5 years ago. This is my last year and can't wait until its over with.

Mother of an alum, I totally understand your pain. Hang in there, it'll move along pretty fast after December.

[Anonymous]

To the 2 prior posters - what changed from your first few years there? Just burnout? Seems like since it's just 5 years & the kids are at such fun ages during those years it would be a great 5 years.

[Anonymous]

PP who has been very happy with Beauvoir so far. To those who posted that their views changed, or that they are glad their kids have graduated, was there something particular that happened? A gradual change in vibe? A change in treatment of or interactions among the kids? Did it just feel like too much in some way? Somehow different from experiences of friends at other schools? Also, could I ask where your kids went after Beauvoir and whether your experiences there have been different? Thanks.

To the PP who suggested that I post on another forum, I posted here intentionally because I had visited this thread before school started and I had a very different view of what I would encounter at the school than what I've experienced in our brief time there so far. I thought it might be useful for people considering these schools to hear from someone with (albeit very limited) experience who has been very happy with the school and the community, and who hasn't heard even a whiff of any obnoxious comments. I've heard the normal type of conversation about things that parents care about, such as relief about the introduction of Singapore math and questions as to when the outdoor play areas will be reconfigured. But absolutely nothing like anything I read on this thread. I realize this thread is intended to provide a bit of comic relief, but I think these things can morph and take on more meaning than is intended when read by prospective parents trying to get even a glimpse into the community their kids will be immersed in.

[Anonymous]

Honeymoon syndrome, perfectly normal, no immediate need for concern. If it lasts longer than one year, eliminate Kool Aid from your diet.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We're only two months into our first year with Beauvoir, and everyone has been considerate, respectful, and welcoming. Yes, every single person I've met. The room parents have been quite welcoming while also respecting that some people have more time, energy and interest to devote to school events than others. Same for the auction committee, the Chair of which seems to be a fabulous woman who also works full-time. The teachers are thoughtful and seem to know our DS better than I had thought they could this early in the year. Here's hoping this continues!

What are you smoking? I gotta get me some of that!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:PP who has been very happy with Beauvoir so far. To those who posted that their views changed, or that they are glad their kids have graduated, was there something particular that happened? A gradual change in vibe? A change in treatment of or interactions among the kids? Did it just feel like too much in some way? Somehow different from experiences of friends at other schools? Also, could I ask where your kids went after Beauvoir and whether your experiences there have been different? Thanks.

To the PP who suggested that I post on another forum, I posted here intentionally because I had visited this thread before school started and I had a very different view of what I would encounter at the school than what I've experienced in our brief time there so far. I thought it might be useful for people considering these schools to hear from someone with (albeit very limited) experience who has been very happy with the school and the community, and who hasn't heard even a whiff of any obnoxious comments. I've heard the normal type of conversation about things that parents care about, such as relief about the introduction of Singapore math and questions as to when the outdoor play areas will be reconfigured. But absolutely nothing like anything I read on this thread. I realize this thread is intended to provide a bit of comic relief, but I think these things can morph and take on more meaning than is intended when read by prospective parents trying to get even a glimpse into the community their kids will be immersed in.

Another former BVR parent here, you'll see what the previous posters and I are referring to in a couple years. Until then, cherish these memories and glorious experiences.