taking a kid to Open House

[Anonymous]

At the last Open House I went to (with my child) a majority of families brought their kids. I can't imagine sending my child to a school where children aren't welcome. And the presentations are pretty basic, nothing that requires silence and strict attention (unless you are a special snowflake parent).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We took our children to Edfest and it was fine, even fun. But both of us went so we could tag team talking to different schools, while the other interacted with the kids. I think it would have been hard if just one of us had gone with the kids.

Same experience here. If your choice is go with kid or not go, then go. No brainer. Ed Fest great way to see multiple schools and narrow search so you know what schools you might want to visit.

Oh, and keep in mind that the DC armory isn't DCPS property so they have inane rules about food and drink. Hide your food in the bottom of your bag.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:At the last Open House I went to (with my child) a majority of families brought their kids. I can't imagine sending my child to a school where children aren't welcome. And the presentations are pretty basic, nothing that requires silence and strict attention (unless you are a special snowflake parent).

Totally agree. I'm still mystified as to why some people kept taking notes.

[Anonymous]

CMI's open house is this weekend and kids are definitely welcome to come and partake in all the Winterfest activities!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Kids are always welcome at Eaton open houses. We like kids.

See this is what I like to see. Any school that says dear god why did you bring your child, how horrible...is a little suspect, particularly if they've scheduled an open house on a Saturday. These are places for kids after all, I would indeed like them to like kids. Now, I'd try to avoid bringing my three year old because there's only so much attention I can pay while also occupying her, but that'd only be possible for those weekday open houses. Last year on the circuit we saw a fair number of kids, mostly with the current at home mom crowd during the week - there are just too many open houses potentially to be able to rustle up 1.5 or 2 of childcare on a random morning if you don't have regular arrangements. I totally got it, though I was thankful it wasn't me (again, because kid is never terrible conducive to my ability to fully listen). But these Saturday ones...my 3.5 year old potentially student is absolutely going to have to tag along.

[Anonymous]

We took our kids to weekend open houses. It was fine. I would try to avoid taking kids to edfest though.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Kids are always welcome at Eaton open houses. We like kids.

See this is what I like to see. Any school that says dear god why did you bring your child, how horrible...is a little suspect, particularly if they've scheduled an open house on a Saturday. These are places for kids after all, I would indeed like them to like kids. Now, I'd try to avoid bringing my three year old because there's only so much attention I can pay while also occupying her, but that'd only be possible for those weekday open houses. Last year on the circuit we saw a fair number of kids, mostly with the current at home mom crowd during the week - there are just too many open houses potentially to be able to rustle up 1.5 or 2 of childcare on a random morning if you don't have regular arrangements. I totally got it, though I was thankful it wasn't me (again, because kid is never terrible conducive to my ability to fully listen). But these Saturday ones...my 3.5 year old potentially student is absolutely going to have to tag along.

No one has said that a school didn't want kids there - just that some other prospective parents may find it irritating.

As with everything else in life, it depends: on your child's mood and personality, how detailed the information being conveyed is, whether you wish to take notes for future reference or on behalf of a friend, length and time of event, and size of space (some of the charters, in particular, don't have large auditoriums or multipurpose rooms.

[Anonymous]

OP...do your best. If you have to bring your kids it's not the end of the world.

The grumpy parents who give you looks are just grumpy. Most of use empathize with you.

[Anonymous]

At one open house I went to, one mom hijacked the conversation and demanded to know how she could get reduced aftercare (while wearing pricy clothes and a giant diamond ring). I'm sure these are all important questions that she easily could have handled in a less public setting where lots of parents had questions. I mention this only because this same mom gave me a really dirty look when my son dropped his crayon. My point is that everyone will annoy each other, so you might as well just bring your kid.

[Anonymous]

At Saturday open houses, it's fine to bring kids. They can hang out in the classroom and play with toys. I wouldn't do it when school is in session.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:At one open house I went to, one mom hijacked the conversation and demanded to know how she could get reduced aftercare (while wearing pricy clothes and a giant diamond ring). I'm sure these are all important questions that she easily could have handled in a less public setting where lots of parents had questions. I mention this only because this same mom gave me a really dirty look when my son dropped his crayon. My point is that everyone will annoy each other, so you might as well just bring your kid.

Hate people like this. First, you don't know what her clothes cost and you don't know of her ring was real. I'm sure your son did more than drop a crayon. Exaggerater of the week!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:At one open house I went to, one mom hijacked the conversation and demanded to know how she could get reduced aftercare (while wearing pricy clothes and a giant diamond ring). I'm sure these are all important questions that she easily could have handled in a less public setting where lots of parents had questions. I mention this only because this same mom gave me a really dirty look when my son dropped his crayon. My point is that everyone will annoy each other, so you might as well just bring your kid.

Hate people like this. First, you don't know what her clothes cost and you don't know of her ring was real. I'm sure your son did more than drop a crayon. Exaggerater of the week!

Um ok. Hope you feel better freak.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Kids are always welcome at Eaton open houses. We like kids.

All schools like kids. All incoming and prospective parents don't like your kid. We don't know you, we don't want the distractions, and we can tell you automatically think your special snowflake and your personal circumstances make you above the rules.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Kids are always welcome at Eaton open houses. We like kids.

See this is what I like to see. Any school that says dear god why did you bring your child, how horrible...is a little suspect, particularly if they've scheduled an open house on a Saturday. These are places for kids after all, I would indeed like them to like kids. Now, I'd try to avoid bringing my three year old because there's only so much attention I can pay while also occupying her, but that'd only be possible for those weekday open houses. Last year on the circuit we saw a fair number of kids, mostly with the current at home mom crowd during the week - there are just too many open houses potentially to be able to rustle up 1.5 or 2 of childcare on a random morning if you don't have regular arrangements. I totally got it, though I was thankful it wasn't me (again, because kid is never terrible conducive to my ability to fully listen). But these Saturday ones...my 3.5 year old potentially student is absolutely going to have to tag along.

Excellent. You know you and your attitude aren't wanted. Please do yourself and everyone else a favor: don't apply.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:At one open house I went to, one mom hijacked the conversation and demanded to know how she could get reduced aftercare (while wearing pricy clothes and a giant diamond ring). I'm sure these are all important questions that she easily could have handled in a less public setting where lots of parents had questions. I mention this only because this same mom gave me a really dirty look when my son dropped his crayon. My point is that everyone will annoy each other, so you might as well just bring your kid.

Hate people like this. First, you don't know what her clothes cost and you don't know of her ring was real. I'm sure your son did more than drop a crayon. Exaggerater of the week!

Um ok. Hope you feel better freak.

I'm the freak but you're the one judging people's clothes and cost of their ring while asking for reduced child care. Guess what many people shop outlet or get cheap clothes that appear expensive and also wear fake jewelry. The fact that you were judging her income and alluding that she was lying is beyond freakish.