Honest question: what is the parent/caregiver’s rationale in letting their child…

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Anonymous wrote:… stand right in front of the book being read at library storytime thus blocking the view of the book from all the other kids? I mean, it’s obvious that the other kids can’t see the book. I get that it’s not a huge issue in light of our troubled world but I’m genuinely curious in knowing what that parent watching is thinking.

Same with the parent who doesn’t stop their child from taking the glasses off the music teacher during the class.

Yes, the librarian and music teacher correct the child but why should they have to when they parent is right there watching?

Well, I'm in the camp of allowing the authority figure at the moment (librarian and music teacher, in those scenarios) to correct the child once, then if the child ignores or refuses, I step in. They need to understand that other adults have the right to correct them, and if I jump in immediately, that undercuts their authority. However, if the teacher or other adult didn't say anything, I would act. No, I don't think that the behavior should continue, even if it's age-appropriate.

Correct once and you do nothing, then you are asked to leave.

You’re both wrong. It’s not the librarians job with the parent right there in the room. It’s a parent’s job. You are wrong to think otherwise.

Once your child is attending these functions alone - fine. But with a parent, you should correct your own kid.

Read the entire thread. The point is that the parent did NOT correct her kid and it happens everywhere.