Mean Parents

Watch this You Tube clip...you may "see with new eyes"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfeXxkbgCVE

Hmmmm - I wonder if we go to the same school - LOL... How about the ones that let the door slam in your face when you're holding your 1 year old and the hand of your 4 year old or let you stand there and hold the door for them and walk right through on the phone not saying thank you? I've been here for almost 7 years and kind of just learned to ignore it. Sometimes it takes a bit for some of the moms to warm up to you, but I've actually met some really nice families from my son's school and now I don't let the mean ones ruin my mood. :)

Hey there Laura! You didn't say where you were "transplanted" from! I'm guessing the South or somewhere where people are naturally friendly. A lot of the attitude you see is just South Florida. Be careful driving...we have road rage here too; nuts on the road that are sometimes armed! It's just not worth getting into it with another driver.

Anyway, about the school, I have found that a smaller private school may give you the friendly environment you seek. My kids went to private Christian school from the time they were in preschool....I chose that school primarily b/c people were so sweet and friendly, and the kids were the same way! (If you email me I'll tell u the name of the school). It goes up to 12th grade, but we moved our kids out for other reasons in high school and middle school. My son moved to a public middle school and it was really culture shock! He tells me all the time how rude the kids are, kicking his backpack and such, which would never happen in the other school. I've been to a few parents' functions and haven't really made any friends; people just sort of keep to themselves. My daughter is in private high school and has easily made friends there. I really think a private school is the way to go if you can afford it...even if not, alot of them have financial aid so at least check it out.

I would force the child and th parent to say Hello by speaking first and if you do not get a responce, I would ask them if theyre day is going ok, becasue you said Hello and they did not respond. That will get themto open up and tach them a lessnin manners even if they do ot open up to you. I come accross people like this everday everywhere and this is exactly what I do.

unfortunately it happens everywhere. when i am in a mood, i just say "YOU'RE WELCOME!" as people walk by me and don't say thanks- they may or may not appreciate it, but at the time i feel the need to "gently" let them know they are being rude. or sometimes i use it as a teachable moment for my son and explain to him about manners- in front of the person. other times- just ignore it- not everyone here is polite, it is an unfortunate fact.

I often say " YOU ARE ECUSED" when they are rude, like shoving ect... If they can't say please ect-I say it for them-loudly! The worst part is they are teaching their children to be rude; and it's the children who will run this country someday! I also pray everyday and ask God to guide these often rude adults! I have to admit, when I tell a parent or child who shove or cut in a line- excuse you- most get even angrier! So i just smile and say, I'm sure you didn't realize how rude that was- and laugh a million inside knowing I am Right!
Polite- as I was raised to be,
Kathy N.