STOP taking/sending your kids to mommy&me classes if...

[Anonymous]

LOL, I also opened this, thinking you were talking about my kid. She's enrolled in a Gymnastics class that includes kids her age up to a year or two older. At almost 2, she is the youngest in the class. She LOVES the class, but she definitely does her share of wandering around during "circle time" and it worried me. When the music plays, she wants to dance, not sit around. Last week I asked the teacher if it was a problem and she said that was normal behavior for kids that aren't yet two, and the other kids in the class are closer to 3, so they're more able to sit quietly. I was so relieved; I didn't want to be the bad/clueless mom of the distracting kid.

we're definitely picking our next round of classes carefully, trying to find ones that are suited to her activity level.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, did you post a similar rant about a month ago? That one involved a music class for kids under 1yo. Seriously folks, these are kiddie classes, not boot camp or SAT prep. I haven't done these classes since my oldest was little (so don't accuse me of being one of the 'neglectful' mothers etc) but those who do should have reasonable expectations. If you are really this annoyed because some other toddler's grandparent isn't physically restraining them during a baby music class, you might need to take a deep breath and regain perspective.

OP here again. No, I didn't post this other rant you are mentioning, but I've seen several rants before that I rolled my eyes at. At that's all I did because a rant is a rant, it's meant to be where you let your frustrations out, no matter how small they may seem to someone else. Telling me to lighten up is really not gonna change anything. I'm not a moody person by any means. Some people can't stand women who wear sandals and no polish on their toenails. This is what annoys ME.

[Anonymous]

OP I hear ya.

There's a big difference between "typical" toddler behavior at these classes and caregivers who just don't give a crap.

[Anonymous]

OP I only wish the instructors would call them out... I'm too very annoyed at people that have no respect for others. If you want your kid to run to music bring s stereo to the playground. I'm paying for a class and ppl that don't care are disturbing our activity.

[Anonymous]

Wow, I can't believe the hostility. My 2 yo is a MANIAC. She loves to run. Sorry if it bugs you, but I think you're being waaay too high strung.

I took a class once where one of the moms got upset because another toddler came over and took some of the craft supplies. Umm, really? Why not just take the moment to teach your own kid how to share, instead of giving a 2 YEAR OLD a dirty look.

OP, you need to relax. These classes aren't for college credit.

[Anonymous]

It's not hostility, PP.

You'd get pretty hostile if we asked you to reimburse us time and class cost because you don't care enough to pay attention to your own child. Your kid is not our problem.

Really, if all your kid received was a dirty look, consider yourself lucky.

In fact, let's talk to the teachers about that reimbursement policy, shall we? It's time for a little accountability ("surely you don't mean me") around here.

We don't attend these classes to get disrupted by you. The world does not revolve around you and your kid, believe it or not.

[Anonymous]

These classes are ridiculous. They are not developmentally appropriate. I did them too but now I see them for the silly thing they are.

[Anonymous]

The classes are to get moms out of the house, which is better for everyone. If the disruptive moms don't need to get out of the house, then don't take these classes. Or take your rambunctious kids to the park so they can run freely instead of not caring about the class. Simple.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:... you know you/caregiver don't feel like being hands-on! I am sick and tired of attending these classes and not getting the money spent worth because of kids who constantly interrupt class! Children's gym classes where mom/caregivers are constantly on the phone or talking to each other while my kids are actually trying to accomplish the task at hand and their kid is just sitting there blocking the way. Or music class (which was the case today) where mom/caregiver doesn't even wanna bother running after the child who is disturbing the whole class. It's driving me crazy!! I understand kids are kids, mine are no angels. But I do show them what's expected and they know that running around is accepted while running during music class is NOT. Please make sure yours know that too. If grandma is too old to take little Jimmy to gym class, DON'T ASK HER TO. If your nanny sees going to class only to talk on the phone on the corner while your kid is bored in a corner or if you take your kid to music class just to space out while your kid runs around, please stay home! At least that way you'll save money and I'll actually get what I'm paying for. Rule of thumb should be: If the teacher/instructor stops class at LEAST 3 times to tell little Emma to leave that alone, to put it back, to start running or to keep her from running out of the room, you should be more involved. Or you should leave.


Thanks.

OP, maybe YOU should leave.

Look, that's just real life. Not everyone is going to act they way you expect them too in every situation. That's ridiculous. Especially kids. That's great that you can tell your kids what to do and they do it. Maybe some of us are working on that, and going to classes helps us work on that until our DC's get the idea.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:... you know you/caregiver don't feel like being hands-on! I am sick and tired of attending these classes and not getting the money spent worth because of kids who constantly interrupt class! Children's gym classes where mom/caregivers are constantly on the phone or talking to each other while my kids are actually trying to accomplish the task at hand and their kid is just sitting there blocking the way. Or music class (which was the case today) where mom/caregiver doesn't even wanna bother running after the child who is disturbing the whole class. It's driving me crazy!! I understand kids are kids, mine are no angels. But I do show them what's expected and they know that running around is accepted while running during music class is NOT. Please make sure yours know that too. If grandma is too old to take little Jimmy to gym class, DON'T ASK HER TO. If your nanny sees going to class only to talk on the phone on the corner while your kid is bored in a corner or if you take your kid to music class just to space out while your kid runs around, please stay home! At least that way you'll save money and I'll actually get what I'm paying for. Rule of thumb should be: If the teacher/instructor stops class at LEAST 3 times to tell little Emma to leave that alone, to put it back, to start running or to keep her from running out of the room, you should be more involved. Or you should leave.


Thanks.

OP, maybe YOU should leave.

Look, that's just real life. Not everyone is going to act they way you expect them too in every situation. That's ridiculous. Especially kids. That's great that you can tell your kids what to do and they do it. Maybe some of us are working on that, and going to classes helps us work on that until our DC's get the idea.

PP put your rocks down. OP was NOT talking to you.
She's talking to the moms and caregivers that are NOT trying to teach manners to their children.

[Anonymous]

I do get a little upset at gym classes when the person with the child is sitting in the waiting room/entrance area on the phone the whole time while the baby (11 months) is in class, climbs on the play things, and falls down, and cries. And no one is there to comfort her. I've seen it a handful of times and once tried to stay close by and help her, but the teacher said I wasn't allowed to do that.

Is that the kind of thing you are talking about? I'm always so afriad the baby is going to get hurt, and sometimes I feel sad that when we all do lap rides she just sits there, we offered to do that with her but again, we were not allowed to (and I understand that). This was some time ago, btw.

[Anonymous]

Don't you people know...you are runing my child's chances of getting into Harvard by brining your snot nosed and ill behaved little rug rats to class?! Please people...these are crucial years! I think IQ scores and evaluations of attention and concentration should be MANDATORY for Mommy and Me. The rat race begins young and we can't have those little heathons contaminating the group with their wild and crazy liberal anarchy type behavior. Let's screen them before they join and then send in trained evaluators to get rid of the riff raff who somehow get in despite the initial evaluation. This is thew ivy league we're talking about. I pay good money to have my prince/princess sit on my lap singing and painting and dancing with the best and the brightest. If your little Madison, Charles,Avery or Blair or Chance cannot sit still then BE GONE!!!

[Anonymous]

ha ha ha ha, love it. Not Julliard. You'd think it is, based on how dead some parents are about them. Nope, not Julliard and your child isn't Mozart.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:lighten up, OP. It is music class not Juilliard.

HA!!!!!

[Anonymous]

it's not about being mozart or raising iq scores, it's all about respect for others. including the instructor of the class.
and clearly, respect, you ladies have none.