Do you all realize this thread was from May? I'm guessing no one is sending their kid to school in anything right now.

Parents who are saying teachers should just get over it...

What would you do if you were a SAHP and took your kid to the playground every day. Would you let them play for long stretches in 90 degrees in pants and a long sleeved shirt? What if they go super hot, whiny, and wanted to leave before your other kids were ready because you let them dress inappropriately? What if you then tack on another 20 kids you have to look after?

Point being, put yourselves in others' shoes. I think you'd be singing a different tune if you had to deal with the consequences of your actions. It *really* isn't hard to have a hard and fast rule, no pants/coats in summer to school. Teaching is hard enough without having to deal with kids who are not dressed in a manner that is seasonally appropriate.

Parents--get a clue and make sure your kids are appropriately dressed. Its your job.

Anonymous wrote:You don't have to fight them, just put the winter clothes away. They can pick from anything that's in reach, and sweatpants are not it.

Natural consequences doesn't mean heat stroke.

This. For all of the PPs who are just sooooo inconvenienced by having to lay down ground rules for and having "knock down fights" about seasonably appropriate clothing every morning, thank god many daycares and schools care enough about the comfort and safety of the kids to issue strict clothing guidelines.

Anonymous wrote:Some parents don't give a flying f*c* that their decisions give you additional work. It's me, myself and I. They are so selfish that they don't care what happens to others. H*c* they're to busy even to notice their own children's needs. These children are supposed to be their most prized possessions and see how they treat them? You're nothing to them so don't expect any consideration from these people.

You can only do so much. You're only human yourself.

These are elementary school kids, not infants. They can handle getting themselves dressed. If they wear something too hot, they will learn to pick something else. It’s a basic life lesson.

Do you people even have kids?

Some parents don't give a flying f*c* that their decisions give you additional work. It's me, myself and I. They are so selfish that they don't care what happens to others. H*c* they're to busy even to notice their own children's needs. These children are supposed to be their most prized possessions and see how they treat them? You're nothing to them so don't expect any consideration from these people.

You can only do so much. You're only human yourself.

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Anonymous wrote:Elementary age children? I don’t battle my kids on clothes. If they insist on shorts when it’s 45 they can be cold.

So unless you are talking about pk3/4 kids...well, it’s not a battle I’m fighting.

This... as long as the clothes are clean and match I don't care.

NP. We had a few kids dressed in jeans and sweatshirts today who ended up in the health room after recess because they felt nauseated/dizzy from playing in the heat. Do you care if you get a call from the health room because your kid threw up and you have to come get them?

I won't battle my kid on clothes, but I will tell him what the guidelines are (shorts vs. pants, t shirt vs. long sleeve) and he can choose whatever he wants within those guidelines.

You may not care but your lack of caring becomes just one more thing we have to deal with at school because you won't deal with it at home. --NP (and teacher)

WORD. -parent who does understand that my choices/my kid's choices can affect others

Such is life. I know it's hard. But, sorry. And teachers dealing with "just one more thing" is most professions. Again. Sorry. I'll do as I see fit (or not).

Right? I wish this much consideration and hand wringing went into taking just one more thing off my plate at my job.

Are you responsible for 20-30 children all day? If not then shut your trap. You have no idea. How about you take your job as a parent as seriously as you take your big, important, serious job. Or is it too hard for you to handle the responsibilities of having your own child or two so you feel better about yourself by maligning the people who DO take care of your children? Get out of here with this crap.

You’re a secretary.

I’m actually a NP (or was until now) you’re quoting. But you clearly have great inferencing and deductive reasoning skills. I’m sure you’re a huge asset to your workplace, whatever it is.

I’m also sure the secretaries in your workplace dread encounters with you. And they should.

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Anonymous wrote:Elementary age children? I don’t battle my kids on clothes. If they insist on shorts when it’s 45 they can be cold.

So unless you are talking about pk3/4 kids...well, it’s not a battle I’m fighting.

This... as long as the clothes are clean and match I don't care.

NP. We had a few kids dressed in jeans and sweatshirts today who ended up in the health room after recess because they felt nauseated/dizzy from playing in the heat. Do you care if you get a call from the health room because your kid threw up and you have to come get them?

I won't battle my kid on clothes, but I will tell him what the guidelines are (shorts vs. pants, t shirt vs. long sleeve) and he can choose whatever he wants within those guidelines.

You may not care but your lack of caring becomes just one more thing we have to deal with at school because you won't deal with it at home. --NP (and teacher)

WORD. -parent who does understand that my choices/my kid's choices can affect others

Such is life. I know it's hard. But, sorry. And teachers dealing with "just one more thing" is most professions. Again. Sorry. I'll do as I see fit (or not).

Right? I wish this much consideration and hand wringing went into taking just one more thing off my plate at my job.

Are you responsible for 20-30 children all day? If not then shut your trap. You have no idea. How about you take your job as a parent as seriously as you take your big, important, serious job. Or is it too hard for you to handle the responsibilities of having your own child or two so you feel better about yourself by maligning the people who DO take care of your children? Get out of here with this crap.

You’re a secretary.