Why are some parents so clueless?

[Anonymous]

Why do parents not read any emails or instructions when it comes to classes, sports, school etc? Things come up and everyone is clueless about the details and instructions. Therefore kids are late, unprepared, etc. It’s so frustrating to be the one organizing anything!

[Anonymous]

I try my best but I have been known to miss an important detail in an email, forgotten something, arrived late. Apologies!

I try but can't be perfect and you don't see in this one mistake the 95 percent of the time that I do a great job and feel like Super Organized Mom.

[Anonymous]

Because you don't have to pass a test to become a parent. See: the Spears girls, Snooki and JWow, etc.

[Anonymous]

Because they are self-involved. No other reason.

[Anonymous]

Because your directions about classes, school, and sports are not as important as other things I have to do in a day.

Sorry. It's true.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Because you don't have to pass a test to become a parent. See: the Spears girls, Snooki and JWow, etc.

This. Teacher here and every other day and sometimes every day, I have to write an email to a parent that states “Please check my weekly email as it answers your question(s) about _______.” It’s no wonder their kids are the same way.

[Anonymous]

Maybe you are sending emails that are too lengthy? Make them short and sweet.

[Anonymous]

They are probably too long and wordy. It is too difficult to find important information in giant block paragraphs.

I probably saw it came in and became distracted by something more important.

Do you send them out all at the same time? Sunday afternoons or first thing in the morning on Tuesdays when I'm not already slammed with other things (or people..) works best.

[Anonymous]

Wow some of you PPs are total jerks. These are activities your kid is involved in and you just can’t be bothered because you have more important things to do? It’s sad that your kids will see how unimportant they are to you when you are late or they show up unprepared etc. Guess what, we are all busy and somehow get our kids together for their activities.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They are probably too long and wordy. It is too difficult to find important information in giant block paragraphs.

I probably saw it came in and became distracted by something more important.

Do you send them out all at the same time? Sunday afternoons or first thing in the morning on Tuesdays when I'm not already slammed with other things (or people..) works best.

+1. Some of these emails are meant to inspire awe of the sender’s writing style and ability, rather than transmit essential information as efficiently as possible.

[Anonymous]

Ps also some are sent late. An email on Monday will not help me volunteer or bring something on Thursday. My meetings are already set, shopping done, etc. please send these requests at least a week in advance and if earlier better. If i got this info a month ahead, I may have been able to keep calendar free, arrange home based work, and take off for couple of hours. 4 day notice is too late for that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They are probably too long and wordy. It is too difficult to find important information in giant block paragraphs.

I probably saw it came in and became distracted by something more important.

Do you send them out all at the same time? Sunday afternoons or first thing in the morning on Tuesdays when I'm not already slammed with other things (or people..) works best.

+1. Some of these emails are meant to inspire awe of the sender’s writing style and ability, rather than transmit essential information as efficiently as possible.

I’m guessing you are those parents who never help out with anything. Just complain about the volunteers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ps also some are sent late. An email on Monday will not help me volunteer or bring something on Thursday. My meetings are already set, shopping done, etc. please send these requests at least a week in advance and if earlier better. If i got this info a month ahead, I may have been able to keep calendar free, arrange home based work, and take off for couple of hours. 4 day notice is too late for that.

Maybe you should help out rather than complain about how emails are sent. You just expect others to volunteer their time for your kids while you sit back and complain?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ps also some are sent late. An email on Monday will not help me volunteer or bring something on Thursday. My meetings are already set, shopping done, etc. please send these requests at least a week in advance and if earlier better. If i got this info a month ahead, I may have been able to keep calendar free, arrange home based work, and take off for couple of hours. 4 day notice is too late for that.

Oh, you’re so very important!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Because you don't have to pass a test to become a parent. See: the Spears girls, Snooki and JWow, etc.

This is so classist and rude of you. Snooki and JWoww have shown nothing that indicates they are not loving and involved moms. JWoww has become a huge advocate for her son who has autism and speaks often about the challenges. It’s really, really gross that because they were on MTV 10 years ago when they were 20 and being regular 20 year olds you just assume they are crappy moms who shouldn’t have kids.