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Chocoholic · 06-06-2006, 06:39 PM

Every year at the school I work at, there is a graduation ceromony for the fifth grade class at the end of the year. Nothing fancy, just a fun evening to celebrate the children going on to middle school. Because space is limited, the principal and 5th grade teachers tell the children they can only bring TWO ADULT GUESTS to the ceremony. (There also needs to be room for the school staff there. We like to celebrate the kids' achievement too.) Of course, more and more parents feel that this rule does not apply to them. They think they can bring as many people as they want. Of course, these are also the people who show up early and grab all the best seats and complain the loudest when not everyone in their party can have a place to sit

I won't even get started about all the heat generated from all those extra bodies, which they complain about too. (This is a school I'm talking about. They'll put air conditioning in the prisons before they put it in the schools.) These selfish parents are teaching their children that they do not have to obey the rules.

Then, there are the parents who think their children deserve any available academic or good citizenship award, even though Little Johnny hasn't done homework since third grade, Sweet Susie beats up the boys on the playground, and "Genius Billy" is the lowest-scoring kid in the fifth-grade class.

I do love my job working with the kids, but parents really can be my biggest pet peeve

TJL · 06-06-2006, 07:23 PM

I know it's nice to have a graduation for the kids and all, but seriously, does that mean you have to invite every person who has ever met your kid to the ceremony?

I guess some people feel that being a parent entitles them to step on everyone else.

Tuesday Weld · 06-06-2006, 07:26 PM

That's just inconsiderate and rude.

Ireneparalegal · 06-06-2006, 07:34 PM

Why am I having flashbacks of an early Brady Bunch episode...something abt a school play...only one parent/one ticket...hmmmmmmm

Brieannas21 · 06-06-2006, 08:45 PM

Why don't they just give the kids 2 ticket and that would take care of the problem. If you don't have a ticket you don't get in, plain and simple.

Courtnee · 06-06-2006, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Tuesday Weld

That's just inconsiderate and rude.

indeed

dawsongirl · 06-06-2006, 11:22 PM

Don't you just wish beating sense into people would work?

Yooch · 06-06-2006, 11:34 PM

Yeah, I know what you mean! Last week we gave a barbecue after school for the track team to celebrate the end of the season. It was supposed to be for the team only. Here comes younger brother and sister, grandpa, uncle joe, etc. etc. for free hot dogs. ****** me off. We couldn't turn them away and luckily we had enough food for everyone, although we ran out of soda. I don't mind being hospitable, but darn it, some people are so nervy and rude. I hear ya!

everett552 · 06-07-2006, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Yooch

Yeah, I know what you mean! Last week we gave a barbecue after school for the track team to celebrate the end of the season. It was supposed to be for the team only. Here comes younger brother and sister, grandpa, uncle joe, etc. etc. for free hot dogs. ****** me off. We couldn't turn them away and luckily we had enough food for everyone, although we ran out of soda. I don't mind being hospitable, but darn it, some people are so nervy and rude. I hear ya!

It's called freeloading!

Chocoholic · 06-07-2006, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Brieannas21

Why don't they just give the kids 2 ticket and that would take care of the problem. If you don't have a ticket you don't get in, plain and simple.

I suggested it to the principal, but the idea didn't sit right with her.

Chelsea · 06-07-2006, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeriffic

Every year at the school I work at, there is a graduation ceromony for the fifth grade class at the end of the year. Nothing fancy, just a fun evening to celebrate the children going on to middle school. Because space is limited, the principal and 5th grade teachers tell the children they can only bring TWO ADULT GUESTS to the ceremony. (There also needs to be room for the school staff there. We like to celebrate the kids' achievement too.) Of course, more and more parents feel that this rule does not apply to them. They think they can bring as many people as they want. Of course, these are also the people who show up early and grab all the best seats and complain the loudest when not everyone in their party can have a place to sit

I won't even get started about all the heat generated from all those extra bodies, which they complain about too. (This is a school I'm talking about. They'll put air conditioning in the prisons before they put it in the schools.) These selfish parents are teaching their children that they do not have to obey the rules.

Then, there are the parents who think their children deserve any available academic or good citizenship award, even though Little Johnny hasn't done homework since third grade, Sweet Susie beats up the boys on the playground, and "Genius Billy" is the lowest-scoring kid in the fifth-grade class.

I do love my job working with the kids, but parents really can be my biggest pet peeve

Now ask me what I think about the societal encouragement of mediocrity sometime....

Yooch · 06-07-2006, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by everett552

It's called freeloading!

Exactly!

Tuesday Weld · 06-07-2006, 11:13 PM

Some people have the idea that they are so privileged.

Yooch · 06-07-2006, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Tuesday Weld

Some people have the idea that they are so privileged.

This is very true. They are the takers in life, not the givers.

Ireneparalegal · 06-07-2006, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeriffic

I suggested it to the principal, but the idea didn't sit right with her.

Then I guess the principal feels that as long as the parents aren't complaining, why should anyone else?

06-06-2006, 06:39 PM	#1
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	The entitlement of some people really annoys me Every year at the school I work at, there is a graduation ceromony for the fifth grade class at the end of the year. Nothing fancy, just a fun evening to celebrate the children going on to middle school. Because space is limited, the principal and 5th grade teachers tell the children they can only bring TWO ADULT GUESTS to the ceremony. (There also needs to be room for the school staff there. We like to celebrate the kids' achievement too.) Of course, more and more parents feel that this rule does not apply to them. They think they can bring as many people as they want. Of course, these are also the people who show up early and grab all the best seats and complain the loudest when not everyone in their party can have a place to sit I won't even get started about all the heat generated from all those extra bodies, which they complain about too. (This is a school I'm talking about. They'll put air conditioning in the prisons before they put it in the schools.) These selfish parents are teaching their children that they do not have to obey the rules. Then, there are the parents who think their children deserve any available academic or good citizenship award, even though Little Johnny hasn't done homework since third grade, Sweet Susie beats up the boys on the playground, and "Genius Billy" is the lowest-scoring kid in the fifth-grade class. I do love my job working with the kids, but parents really can be my biggest pet peeve

06-06-2006, 07:23 PM	#2
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06-06-2006, 11:34 PM	#8
Yooch Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 07, 2006 Location: California Posts: 3,180	Yeah, I know what you mean! Last week we gave a barbecue after school for the track team to celebrate the end of the season. It was supposed to be for the team only. Here comes younger brother and sister, grandpa, uncle joe, etc. etc. for free hot dogs. ****** me off. We couldn't turn them away and luckily we had enough food for everyone, although we ran out of soda. I don't mind being hospitable, but darn it, some people are so nervy and rude. I hear ya!
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06-06-2006, 08:45 PM	#5
Brieannas21 Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 05, 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 9,792	Why don't they just give the kids 2 ticket and that would take care of the problem. If you don't have a ticket you don't get in, plain and simple.

06-06-2006, 11:22 PM	#7
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06-07-2006, 11:13 PM	#13
Tuesday Weld I missed you all. hugs Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 02, 2003 Location: Having a great time. Posts: 22,285	Some people have the idea that they are so privileged.