This complaint from a parent is crazy!!!.... - The DIS Discussion Forums

mum4jenn · 09-22-2009, 04:31 PM

My DH recently began driving as a substitute school bus driver (after being laid off from his last job of 17 years) for the school system I also work for. Each school bus normally has student "helpers" who are familiar with the routes so they can help the sub drivers out by telling them which houses they need to stop at. DH had a great 5th grade girl helping him out and made his route yesterday much easier.

A parent actually called the bus shop to file a complaint because her KINDERGARTEN CHILD was "weepy" because she could not be a helper!!!!!!!

WHO in their right mind would want a 5 year old giving a school bus driver directions???? I swear I thought I had "heard it ALL" until this happened!!
Some parents AMAZE me with their "my little snowflake" mentality.

Handbag Lady · 09-22-2009, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mum4jenn

My DH recently began driving as a substitute school bus driver (after being laid off from his last job of 17 years) for the school system I also work for. Each school bus normally has student "helpers" who are familiar with the routes so they can help the sub drivers out by telling them which houses they need to stop at. DH had a great 5th grade girl helping him out and made his route yesterday much easier.

A parent actually called the bus shop to file a complaint because her KINDERGARTEN CHILD was "weepy" because she could not be a helper!!!!!!!

WHO in their right mind would want a 5 year old giving a school bus driver directions???? I swear I thought I had "heard it ALL" until this happened!!
Some parents AMAZE me with their "my little snowflake" mentality.

Wow, just wow.

I can see them stopping at the Quick-E-Mart now for candy. "But, our other driver ALWAYS stops!"

mamacatnv · 09-22-2009, 04:35 PM

Oh dear another self entitled parent and their precious darling has joined the school world.

Planogirl · 09-22-2009, 04:40 PM

You can't win with some of these parents. It's wise just to listen, nod and move on IMO.

EthansMom · 09-22-2009, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mum4jenn

My DH recently began driving as a substitute school bus driver (after being laid off from his last job of 17 years) for the school system I also work for. Each school bus normally has student "helpers" who are familiar with the routes so they can help the sub drivers out by telling them which houses they need to stop at. DH had a great 5th grade girl helping him out and made his route yesterday much easier.

A parent actually called the bus shop to file a complaint because her KINDERGARTEN CHILD was "weepy" because she could not be a helper!!!!!!!

WHO in their right mind would want a 5 year old giving a school bus driver directions???? I swear I thought I had "heard it ALL" until this happened!!
Some parents AMAZE me with their "my little snowflake" mentality.

I had to check and make sure you didn't live in my area. I *totally* know a parent who would have done this!

Kim&Chris · 09-22-2009, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mum4jenn

My DH recently began driving as a substitute school bus driver (after being laid off from his last job of 17 years) for the school system I also work for. Each school bus normally has student "helpers" who are familiar with the routes so they can help the sub drivers out by telling them which houses they need to stop at. DH had a great 5th grade girl helping him out and made his route yesterday much easier.

A parent actually called the bus shop to file a complaint because her KINDERGARTEN CHILD was "weepy" because she could not be a helper!!!!!!!

WHO in their right mind would want a 5 year old giving a school bus driver directions???? I swear I thought I had "heard it ALL" until this happened!!
Some parents AMAZE me with their "my little snowflake" mentality.

WTH is wrong with these parents? Whoever took the call at the bus shop probably wanted to reach through the phone and...oh, never mind

denisem · 09-22-2009, 05:53 PM

I'd assign this kid a helper job tomorrow: "Your job is to sit in the back of the bus & tell me if anyone falls out".

Serena · 09-22-2009, 06:06 PM

I wonder sometimes if these type of parents should have to register on a list for raising future criminals.

DawnCt1 · 09-22-2009, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by denisem

I'd assign this kid a helper job tomorrow: "Your job is to sit in the back of the bus & tell me if anyone falls out".

Hey, at least the mom didn't expect her to drive.

Sanchez · 09-22-2009, 06:20 PM

Just think about what would happen if this parent posted their side of the story. In all likelihood they would characterize the bus driver as mean when their perfect child (who is always pleasant and cheerful, is gifted, and was taught perfect manners) asked to be a helper. No doubt the bus driver was "rude" and gave the child "dirty looks."

I am sure that some on the DIS would advise the parent to write a note to the school, file a complaint, have a conference with the principal, demand that the bus driver be fired, and send the child to counseling.

pilesoflaundry · 09-22-2009, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Sanchez

Just think about what would happen if this parent posted their side of the story. In all likelihood they would characterize the bus driver as mean when their perfect child (who is always pleasant and cheerful, is gifted, and was taught perfect manners) asked to be a helper. No doubt the bus driver was "rude" and gave the child "dirty looks."

I am sure that some on the DIS would advise the parent to write a note to the school, file a complaint, have a conference with the principal, demand that the bus driver be fired, and send the child to counseling.

Nope. I would have told them they were nuts for expecting a 5 year old to remember where their house is, nevermind the rest of the bus kids and that little snowflake will get a turn when s/he is 13 like the rest of the helpers.

I might have gotten a mod spank but I can handle that.

DarthKTrava · 09-22-2009, 06:42 PM

The nerve of some parents!

sunnyday123 · 09-22-2009, 06:59 PM

I'm suprised that kid is allowed to ride the bus. Maybe mom follows the bus to school each morning to watch her snowflake drift into school??

3boymthr · 09-22-2009, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by sunnyday123

I'm suprised that kid is allowed to ride the bus. Maybe mom follows the bus to school each morning to watch her snowflake drift into school??

OMG! I know this woman

Nope sorry, it was just her evil twin.

MariDisney · 09-22-2009, 07:42 PM

But, don't you see how special that little 5 year old snowflake is? How could you even think for a moment that little precious should be disappointed? For shame!!

09-22-2009, 04:31 PM	#1
mum4jenn My dd is the love of my life!! Sometimes I get the FRITO BANDITO jingle stuck in my head and I have to sing it all day!!! Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Southwest,GA Posts: 5,811	This complaint from a parent is crazy!!!.... My DH recently began driving as a substitute school bus driver (after being laid off from his last job of 17 years) for the school system I also work for. Each school bus normally has student "helpers" who are familiar with the routes so they can help the sub drivers out by telling them which houses they need to stop at. DH had a great 5th grade girl helping him out and made his route yesterday much easier. A parent actually called the bus shop to file a complaint because her KINDERGARTEN CHILD was "weepy" because she could not be a helper!!!!!!! WHO in their right mind would want a 5 year old giving a school bus driver directions???? I swear I thought I had "heard it ALL" until this happened!! Some parents AMAZE me with their "my little snowflake" mentality.

09-22-2009, 04:35 PM	#3
mamacatnv I am the queen of straw! Almost anything can be fixed with pasta Do my DH's "Shorty Shorts" count? I go in search of code! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: N. Nevada Posts: 5,956	Oh dear another self entitled parent and their precious darling has joined the school world. __________________ MamaCatNV DH51 Me43DS 20 DD11 Baxter, Simon & Deck'Ster POFQ-1/1-1/9/07, ASMu-Dec 05/Jan 06 ASSp-Dec 99/Jan 00 Turn of the Century Thanks AidensMom

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Serena Not afraid of canned biscuits Silly string is always fun I fell on ice and cracked my tailbone once Ask me what people will do for my cosmetics case! Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Indiana Posts: 34,133	I wonder sometimes if these type of parents should have to register on a list for raising future criminals. __________________

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DarthKTrava Carolina Panthers Fan Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Archdale, NC Posts: 4,440	The nerve of some parents! __________________ If you can't git behind our troops then git in front of them

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09-22-2009, 05:53 PM	#7
denisem If I can't be a good example -- then I'll just have to be a horrible warning. Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Florida, at last! Posts: 1,728	I'd assign this kid a helper job tomorrow: "Your job is to sit in the back of the bus & tell me if anyone falls out".

09-22-2009, 06:20 PM	#10
Sanchez Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: South Carolina Posts: 360	Just think about what would happen if this parent posted their side of the story. In all likelihood they would characterize the bus driver as mean when their perfect child (who is always pleasant and cheerful, is gifted, and was taught perfect manners) asked to be a helper. No doubt the bus driver was "rude" and gave the child "dirty looks." I am sure that some on the DIS would advise the parent to write a note to the school, file a complaint, have a conference with the principal, demand that the bus driver be fired, and send the child to counseling.

09-22-2009, 06:59 PM	#13
sunnyday123 DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Under The Sea Posts: 2,711	I'm suprised that kid is allowed to ride the bus. Maybe mom follows the bus to school each morning to watch her snowflake drift into school?? __________________ Team Edward me DD :and Thanks GP!

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