Anonymous
05/05/2022 19:42
Subject: How are to set the right tone as new parents
Anonymous wrote:Start by observing and getting the feel of the place for a long while before jumping in with suggested changes. Learn the ropes first.
I agree with this. Get the lay of the land. This actually works for anything though, joining a new group of people who’ve been around for a while.
Anonymous
05/04/2022 09:29
Subject: How to set the right tone as new parents
Anonymous wrote:Start by observing and getting the feel of the place for a long while before jumping in with suggested changes. Learn the ropes first.
I was thinking about this.
Constructive criticism often comes across as complaining or a lack of enthusiasm about the new place.
A subset of this is "loopholes". For example, if the dress code says, "boys hair should be short & neat" don't ask how short and if they measure. (Can be applied to a million things...)
Anonymous
05/04/2022 08:57
Subject: Re:How to set the right tone as new parents
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I will never understand why people feel the need to be mean when they could just ignore
It's not "mean" to tell a poster like this that she needs to chill out. It's helpful.
Helpful, really? So when someone tells you you need to chill out, your reaction is "Hey, thanks for that; you're right, I think I will chill out"?
NP: Yes, I would.
Anonymous
05/04/2022 07:57
Subject: Re:How to set the right tone as new parents
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I will never understand why people feel the need to be mean when they could just ignore
It's not "mean" to tell a poster like this that she needs to chill out. It's helpful.
Helpful, really? So when someone tells you you need to chill out, your reaction is "Hey, thanks for that; you're right, I think I will chill out"?
Anonymous
05/03/2022 22:30
Subject: How to set the right tone as new parents
Anonymous wrote:As new parents, I want to make sure we're adding to the community, not detracting from it.
Any things to add and/or change from this list?
-Show up.
Attend events, accept invitations, be present.
-Be positive.
Avoid negativity, especially around the school and people relate to the school.
-Offer up.
Volunteer time. Participate in fundraising drives. Host playdates.
-Be kind.
Display kindness in public and model kindness for your child behind closed doors as well.
You should do this in public school as well, FYI.
Anonymous
05/03/2022 17:49
Subject: How to set the right tone as new parents
Start by observing and getting the feel of the place for a long while before jumping in with suggested changes. Learn the ropes first.