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[wendy46001]

Sorry, but I have a hard time believing that there are balls constantly whizzing by your face.

I agree, dont want to sound mean to the OP
but seriously how fast could these balls be going?
its not like these are high school kids

 

[ICF]

I don't think the school should feel the need to designate ball free zones.

Other than the girls bathroom of course!!

 

[FireDancer]

Kids don't play enough so I wouldn't tell them not to play on a playground. Way too often the only physical activity kids get is with their thumbs on a video game controller. I'd let them play and find somewhere else to stand. Better yet, I'd pick up a ball and play some catch.

 

[shrubber]

Instead of the Principal, maybe you should call the
Burgermeister Meisterburger

 

[TwinsinCA]

I don't think you are being unreasonable. I witnessed something similar before school just yesterday. I didn't say anything, but there are two fields to kick balls back and forth that the kids could have used. You don't have kick on a path that cuts right where kids are standing waiting for the teachers to come get them (the bell had already rung). And the kickers are behind the kids waiting and in front of them. It isn't like you are watching a field and can watch for errant balls, they can come from every direction.

 

[shrubber]

.....
Toys are hereby declared illegal, immoral, unlawful AND anyone found with a toy in his possession will be placed under arrest and thrown in the dungeon. No kidding!

 

[disykat]

Have you asked if there's a place you can meet your dd that is not on the playground?

This kind of reminds me of a friend of mine a long time ago who complained about her child not being supervised when he was playing on the playground. She was dropping him off early to play. I couldn't get her to understand that it wasn't the school's responsibility to supervise her child before school just because he wanted to get there early to play.

It sounds like parents are letting their children play on the playground rather than taking them immediately home. If you don't want to get caught in the fray, you need to pick your child up as far from the playground as is feasible and leave immediately.

 

[joyjoy]

Really? In all areas of the playground? Even by the picnic tables and jungle gym?

Yes, really. I like the "Cease fire! Baby coming through!" idea. Or just move. You and your baby are going to be fine; so are the other children playing.

 

[Zandy595]

I can see why you would consider it annoying to have to dodge balls while carrying your baby, but truthfully there is nothing wrong with kids throwing balls around on a playground. There's really not anything you can do about it.

 

[mjkacmom]

Step out of the way? Stand in a different location with your children?

(I'm really not trying to sound snarky.)

I'd tell the kids to watch out, and not hit me with the ball. However, I have no problem with kids playing with balls on the playground.

 

[harleyquinn]

Other than the girls bathroom of course!!

 

[Rafiki31]

Yes, you are overreacting. Stand on the other side of the fence if you are concerned for your safety.

 

[Minnesota!]

I think it's up to you to keep a look out and be careful of errant balls. It is a playground, afterall. Children kicking and throwing balls belong there.

ditto.

 

[phorsenuf]

Instead of the Principal, maybe you should call the
Burgermeister Meisterburger

 

[Mouse House Mama]

Instead of the Principal, maybe you should call the
Burgermeister Meisterburger

You owe me a screen!

OP- This is a silly hill to die on. Just pay attention to what you are doing and if the kids near you are getting too rowdy simply say very nicely "Excuse me kids, watch out for the baby." Most kids would not want to bean a little kid and would move over.

 

[Mouse House Mama]

.....
Toys are hereby declared illegal, immoral, unlawful AND anyone found with a toy in his possession will be placed under arrest and thrown in the dungeon. No kidding!

You're killing me here.

 

[hegsag]

Honestly, if the principal and the assistant principal are not concerned than I do think you may be overreacting...

 

[greenpea89]

Okay let me draw a picture for you. You are standing there holding your 1 yr old while your 5 yr old is playing on the jungle gym. Balls are whizzing by your face. How would you feel about that?

As the fellow mother of a kindergartener, I would tell her to watch out for the balls and then I would watch for balls that might hit the baby so that I could duck.

It sounds as if you are also allowing your child to play on the playground after school. I'm sure the school sees this as your choice and to be honest you do have the option of taking your child home immediately after school if you are that concerned about her safety.

 

[Mkrop]

You owe me a screen!

OP- This is a silly hill to die on. Just pay attention to what you are doing and if the kids near you are getting too rowdy simply say very nicely "Excuse me kids, watch out for the baby." Most kids would not want to bean a little kid and would move over.

 

[NMAmy]

Can you walk around the playground on your way to your car or do you have to cut through? If you're just passing through, taking the long way around might alleviate your problem.

I do think you're overreacting especially based on the reaction of the vice-principal, principal, and the other parents. A playground is a perfectly appropriate place for kids to throw a ball around. And if it's the K-3 playground, it's not really designed with a baby in mind.