Daycare "graduation." Can I ignore this?

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Anonymous wrote:I cant stand graduation at any other time besides high school. it is not an accomplishment to go to K.

I think there should be ceremonies/acknowledgment at end of elementary and middle. I'm with you OP

+1 this is where all the snowflake talk comes from. I think it's fine to have an end of year party, and it's fine to say goodbye to friends, and it's fine to celebrate going to K. Caps and gowns are over the top but tolerable.

Caps and gowns are way over the top.

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Anonymous wrote:What is wrong with that picture? Give me a break.

There's nothing wrong with the picture, just like there is nothing wrong with a casual wedding. That said, some teachers want a more formal look, just like some brides want a black tie wedding. It's a choice that the teachers made. You can opt not to honor the request just like you can choose to go to a wedding in less formal clothes when black tie is requested.

But the teachers made a request and considering all that they do to care for your child throughout the school year, It's a nice gesture to h9 9r their request.

I highly doubt any teachers are losing sleep, or frankly give a damn, if you follow the dress code.

Teacher here. We really don't care if you send your kid in black pants or not. But you're the one who sends their kid in pj's "because that's what he wanted to wear," in flip flops even though we asked you not to (and then gets pissed when he injures his toe), with toys that he won't keep in his cubby, therefore causing a major ruckus, etc etc etc. Even though we love your kid, we'll be glad to see the back of YOU.

Good luck in Kindergarten where there are even more requests.

I hope you aren't really a teacher since you have some serious hostility towards families in your school. I didn't say anything about not following the dress code. I simply said I didn't think teachers would care one way or another -- something you explicitly agreed with.

Notwithstanding you agreeing with the only point I made in my post, you decided to go off on a rant about how I must be a parent that flippantly breaks rules and that you can't wait to get rid of me. Maybe have a glass of wine and work on your anger issues.

I don't think PP was talking about you. I think they were agreeing with you and talking about OP. Teachers all know the type of parent OP is and we may have a smile on our face but it's frustrating to deal with them.

Fair enough, but I still think some of the anger is misplaced. I understand being annoyed if a parent didn't follow rules on shoes (because it creates a safety issue) and toys (because it creates a disturbance in the class) but why is it the teacher's business if a kid wears PJs, which can often be barely distinguishable from regular clothes for little kids? Similarly, I wouldn't assume that a parent who didn't go buy the exact clothes requested for graduation would necessarily flought rules that actually impact safety and classroom decorum.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What is wrong with that picture? Give me a break.

There's nothing wrong with the picture, just like there is nothing wrong with a casual wedding. That said, some teachers want a more formal look, just like some brides want a black tie wedding. It's a choice that the teachers made. You can opt not to honor the request just like you can choose to go to a wedding in less formal clothes when black tie is requested.

But the teachers made a request and considering all that they do to care for your child throughout the school year, It's a nice gesture to h9 9r their request.

I highly doubt any teachers are losing sleep, or frankly give a damn, if you follow the dress code.

Teacher here. We really don't care if you send your kid in black pants or not. But you're the one who sends their kid in pj's "because that's what he wanted to wear," in flip flops even though we asked you not to (and then gets pissed when he injures his toe), with toys that he won't keep in his cubby, therefore causing a major ruckus, etc etc etc. Even though we love your kid, we'll be glad to see the back of YOU.

Good luck in Kindergarten where there are even more requests.

I hope you aren't really a teacher since you have some serious hostility towards families in your school. I didn't say anything about not following the dress code. I simply said I didn't think teachers would care one way or another -- something you explicitly agreed with.

Notwithstanding you agreeing with the only point I made in my post, you decided to go off on a rant about how I must be a parent that flippantly breaks rules and that you can't wait to get rid of me. Maybe have a glass of wine and work on your anger issues.

I don't think PP was talking about you. I think they were agreeing with you and talking about OP. Teachers all know the type of parent OP is and we may have a smile on our face but it's frustrating to deal with them.

Fair enough, but I still think some of the anger is misplaced. I understand being annoyed if a parent didn't follow rules on shoes (because it creates a safety issue) and toys (because it creates a disturbance in the class) but why is it the teacher's business if a kid wears PJs, which can often be barely distinguishable from regular clothes for little kids? Similarly, I wouldn't assume that a parent who didn't go buy the exact clothes requested for graduation would necessarily flought rules that actually impact safety and classroom decorum.

We are veering off topic but I think it's because in many cases the parents don't want to deal with the tantrums or disappointing their child but expect and leave it up to the daycare or school. Johnny didn't want to change out of his pj's - and hand over the clothes to the teacher. That's not cool.

But I want a huge +1 to how daycare graduations, complete with cap and gowns, is an example of how we are raising snowflake kids.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What is wrong with that picture? Give me a break.

There's nothing wrong with the picture, just like there is nothing wrong with a casual wedding. That said, some teachers want a more formal look, just like some brides want a black tie wedding. It's a choice that the teachers made. You can opt not to honor the request just like you can choose to go to a wedding in less formal clothes when black tie is requested.

But the teachers made a request and considering all that they do to care for your child throughout the school year, It's a nice gesture to h9 9r their request.

I highly doubt any teachers are losing sleep, or frankly give a damn, if you follow the dress code.

Teacher here. We really don't care if you send your kid in black pants or not. But you're the one who sends their kid in pj's "because that's what he wanted to wear," in flip flops even though we asked you not to (and then gets pissed when he injures his toe), with toys that he won't keep in his cubby, therefore causing a major ruckus, etc etc etc. Even though we love your kid, we'll be glad to see the back of YOU.

Good luck in Kindergarten where there are even more requests.

+1. God forbid a parent not be thrilled about dress pants under a gown on a hot day.
I hope you aren't really a teacher since you have some serious hostility towards families in your school. I didn't say anything about not following the dress code. I simply said I didn't think teachers would care one way or another -- something you explicitly agreed with.

Notwithstanding you agreeing with the only point I made in my post, you decided to go off on a rant about how I must be a parent that flippantly breaks rules and that you can't wait to get rid of me. Maybe have a glass of wine and work on your anger issues.

I don't think PP was talking about you. I think they were agreeing with you and talking about OP. Teachers all know the type of parent OP is and we may have a smile on our face but it's frustrating to deal with them.

Fair enough, but I still think some of the anger is misplaced. I understand being annoyed if a parent didn't follow rules on shoes (because it creates a safety issue) and toys (because it creates a disturbance in the class) but why is it the teacher's business if a kid wears PJs, which can often be barely distinguishable from regular clothes for little kids? Similarly, I wouldn't assume that a parent who didn't go buy the exact clothes requested for graduation would necessarily flought rules that actually impact safety and classroom decorum.

[Anonymous]

Just do it, OP! The kids truly DO think it's a big deal because their teachers have been hyping it up for weeks. It helps ease the transition for those not coming back to the center for aftercare.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What is wrong with that picture? Give me a break.

There's nothing wrong with the picture, just like there is nothing wrong with a casual wedding. That said, some teachers want a more formal look, just like some brides want a black tie wedding. It's a choice that the teachers made. You can opt not to honor the request just like you can choose to go to a wedding in less formal clothes when black tie is requested.

But the teachers made a request and considering all that they do to care for your child throughout the school year, It's a nice gesture to h9 9r their request.

I highly doubt any teachers are losing sleep, or frankly give a damn, if you follow the dress code.

Teacher here. We really don't care if you send your kid in black pants or not. But you're the one who sends their kid in pj's "because that's what he wanted to wear," in flip flops even though we asked you not to (and then gets pissed when he injures his toe), with toys that he won't keep in his cubby, therefore causing a major ruckus, etc etc etc. Even though we love your kid, we'll be glad to see the back of YOU.

Good luck in Kindergarten where there are even more requests.

I hope you aren't really a teacher since you have some serious hostility towards families in your school. I didn't say anything about not following the dress code. I simply said I didn't think teachers would care one way or another -- something you explicitly agreed with.

Notwithstanding you agreeing with the only point I made in my post, you decided to go off on a rant about how I must be a parent that flippantly breaks rules and that you can't wait to get rid of me. Maybe have a glass of wine and work on your anger issues.

I don't think PP was talking about you. I think they were agreeing with you and talking about OP. Teachers all know the type of parent OP is and we may have a smile on our face but it's frustrating to deal with them.

Fair enough, but I still think some of the anger is misplaced. I understand being annoyed if a parent didn't follow rules on shoes (because it creates a safety issue) and toys (because it creates a disturbance in the class) but why is it the teacher's business if a kid wears PJs, which can often be barely distinguishable from regular clothes for little kids? Similarly, I wouldn't assume that a parent who didn't go buy the exact clothes requested for graduation would necessarily flought rules that actually impact safety and classroom decorum.

We are veering off topic but I think it's because in many cases the parents don't want to deal with the tantrums or disappointing their child but expect and leave it up to the daycare or school. Johnny didn't want to change out of his pj's - and hand over the clothes to the teacher. That's not cool.

But I want a huge +1 to how daycare graduations, complete with cap and gowns, is an example of how we are raising snowflake kids.

I agree expecting the teacher to change the kid (especially if it will be a fight) isn't cool. But if the parent is fine with the kid in PJs all day, so be it and I don't see why the teacher should care. It isn't exactly clear what the teacher PP meant on that front by I understood it to broadly criticize having PJs in class, rather than asking her to change the kid.

[Anonymous]

I'm all for having a little celebration for the kids.

But I'd love it if they took the money spent on caps and gowns (and dress shirts and pants) and gave that to the teachers instead.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm all for having a little celebration for the kids.

But I'd love it if they took the money spent on caps and gowns (and dress shirts and pants) and gave that to the teachers instead.

+1 to the second statement. I would not want my money going towards a ridiculous cap and gown ceremony for kids going to K. It is not an accomplishment! You get there by age! There are much better ways to spend those funds.

That said, obviously there was thought put into this. Buy your kid the clothes so they don't stand out. There will be plenty more times you are asked to put money towards things that you don't necessarily agree with but go along to get along.