Parental advice needed

[teacups]

I am far, far from you all in the UK... but need advice.

I have had a bunch of unhealthy issues creep up in my parenting. And I think I'm going bonkers a bit. I seem to find problems, or they seem to find me, and its always somethign to do with my kids.
1. My pediatricians nurse hung up on me and then lied to the doctor about it, so I got mad and left the office Ive been taking my kids to for 5 years rather than have to see this nurse again.
2. The doors to the school were not being locked like they are supposed to be. It's a safety concern and district policy is that they be locked... but the principle wsnt doing it and didnt care. I went over his head, complained and got it fixed.
3. The preschool where my son is/was going wont disipline the boys who get crazy with over-activity... until someone gets hurt. Which happened. So I pulled him out and am taking him to a new school.
4. The dentist (a new doctor for us) today told me his policy is that parent wait in the waiting room and not come inside when the child is being treated. My child is 4 and I wont have that. Now Im looking for a new dentist.

This has been just the past month and a half.

What the heck is wrong with me???????????????????????

 

[BingsingsWaltDisney]

You don't need any advice

your doing what any parent does looking after your kids
do what you think is right

 

[Laurafoster]

4. The dentist (a new doctor for us) today told me his policy is that parent wait in the waiting room and not come inside when the child is being treated. My child is 4 and I wont have that. Now Im looking for a new dentist.

WOW?! I dont know any parent or kid for that matter that would be happy with that!

 

[natalielongstaff]

just wanted to send you a

please go and see your doctor if you feel things are getting on top of you and try to LET people help you (that can sometimes be the hardest thing)

 

[Lizzy Lemon]

Just offering you a bit of support. There is nothing wrong with you other than being a caring and supportive parent, I thought that's what professionals liked and wanted, its a case of what the heck is up with them.

 

[lisajl]

Nothing wrong with you! You are taking care of your kids, good for you!
One of my co workers was just telling me about a nurse at her pediatricians office. She called her a terrible name and said, "here, let me call her, you'll see how mean she is." I think nurses/receptionists at pediatricians office have a lot of stress and just take it out on us!

 

[Ali and boyz]

my son is 16 and only within the last couple of years have I now sat in the waiting room. dentists can be scary places even for adults so think you should be able to go in and sit with your child.

go with your gutt instincts . I must admit my husband is very much if they don't sort it out go higher attitude, I'm a hate to rock the boat kind of person but guess who gets things done and done properly hubby

 

[Merylj]

I know some professionals don`t like it when us mere parents stick up for the rights of our kids - but we have to! So keep it up you`re doing a great job

 

[mark&sue]

I still go in the dentist and doctor with my 13 year old daughter. My friend goes in with her DH!!!

You are not going mad. Stick to your insticts and don't give up.

Good luck


Susan

 

[Lizzybear]

I think you're justified on all counts but number 3 i'm particularly sure about as I work in daycares and we always intervene if we think a child may get hurt, we don't wait for stuff to happen if the signs are there Please don't worry, you're doing great

 

[Lisash]

There is no way on earth my DS(11) would go into the dentist's room alone and I wouldn't want him to. It's perfectly natural to want to protect your children

 

[Disney owl]

When my DD was 4 she wouldn't even open her mouth for our dentist ! She just sat in the chair whilst he tried to gain her confidence!

You must do what is best for your kids, stay strong