One of the things I hate most about this job is the disrespect for my home, not only from the kids, but also the parents. I don't really have a foyer, so I try to create an entryway by sectioning off an area using my couch and placing a large 5 x 7 area rug in front of the entry door. This leaves a large enough area to stand, remove shoes, hang coats, etc. No reason for parents to step off of the area rug with their shoes. So yesterday, I had to move my couch, as for the past 2 weeks I have had a parent come in at pickup/drop off and sit on the arm of my couch. Now, while some may not think this is a big deal, it is to me. It is quite disrespectful in my book. The arm of the couch is not made to be sat on, and I have also requested thru notes on the door, send home notes, to please keep your shoes on the area rug.
Then there is the issue of my front door/storm door/windows. Why oh just why do parents think it is ok for a young child to play in the window blinds, place hands-face-slobber and snot on my door/screen door and windows. I don't get it. What has happened to disciplining a child, telling them no, to teach them respect for other's homes. So very frustrating to me. My door knob is very loose right now, and I am sure it has something to do with 2 kids constantly trying to get out the front door and hanging on it, and I mean literally hanging on it. Just why can't these parents say No, don't do that. GRR.
I am not sure what has happened to parenting over the years, but it certainly has gone to the hills, as parents certainly don't know how to control their offspring anymore.
Then there is the issue of my front door/storm door/windows. Why oh just why do parents think it is ok for a young child to play in the window blinds, place hands-face-slobber and snot on my door/screen door and windows. I don't get it. What has happened to disciplining a child, telling them no, to teach them respect for other's homes. So very frustrating to me. My door knob is very loose right now, and I am sure it has something to do with 2 kids constantly trying to get out the front door and hanging on it, and I mean literally hanging on it. Just why can't these parents say No, don't do that. GRR.
I am not sure what has happened to parenting over the years, but it certainly has gone to the hills, as parents certainly don't know how to control their offspring anymore.
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