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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So could the kids get dropped off at your house and walk together to school? I’d do it if the situation is temporary. Sounds like they’re trying to hire more bus drivers.

I’d hate to say flat out no and all of a sudden find that my kid wasn’t being invited to birthday parties and such. [/quote]

Yeah I don’t get this one. You live a few blocks away so you walk, right? Can’t you all walk together? I’m confused.[/quote]

I think the issue is these parents will drop them off at their convenience and then OP is responsible for looking after the kids and waiting until everyone shows up, while she's dealing with her own morning routine and possibly has already logged into work. And then same thing in the afternoon when she waits for the kids to be picked up. [/quote]

Yep I can see this. If parents arrived promptly at 7:40AM and 3:10PM (whatever exact time I arrive and leave anyway) then fine. But you know it won’t work that way and will end up waiting around for someone late, being forced to chat with someone who is early, or forced to chat at pickup when you don’t have time etc. If there was a polite way to word all of THAT, I’d be fine with walking them with us. I don’t know what that would be….”yes but we are on a VERY tight schedule and need to leave exactly at 7:40 and I need you here waiting by the time we return at 3:10. And sorry but I can’t spare time to chat- work obligations that I am barley managing as it is. I’d that works I can do it” But would they actually respect that? Who knows  .[/quote]

Edited to add: and how long will it be before “could I drop Larlo off a little early tomorrow? I have an early meeting” or vice versa in the afternoon….[/quote]

Yep!

“Sorry, I can’t.”

That’s a terrible bus situation and I hope it is resolved soon. [/quote]

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