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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Stop overthinking this. Just find a different arrangement and then say to her "We've decided not to do carpool anymore beginning next Monday. We've found a different arrangement that works better for our family. See you at school fundraiser (or whenever)!"[/quote]

OP here: So I told her something like the above, that we're out b/c it doesn't work so well for us. But I offered to continue driving her kid for a couple weeks, so she has time to figure something out. I get an email back asking if I'll just drive her kid all year because I'm putting her in a bind.

No question, just an update.[b] I know what to do[/b].[/quote]

And what are you going to do? I think you should tell her about the texting (not that you asked...).[/quote]
OP here again. So, what I did is just stick to my guns and tell her no, I cannot drive your child all year, sorry for the inconvenience. I know, I know, I should have told her the truth about why we were pulling out, and I was a complete wussy about it. I didn't want to have that uncomfortable conversation with her. I've been advised that I should have been straightforward, and I think it's true. I just didn't do it.

Anyway, I am completely relieved to have taken care of the problem. My transportation schedule is much less convenient now, but that's fine. My kids got the message that when I say no phone usage by the person in the driver's seat, I mean it.

Appreciate the DCUM comments, especially as a reality check that I wasn't completely overreacting.[/quote]

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