Help! ds2 means ds1 can't go to his tea- WWYD??? - Page 2

[mamaduck]

My sons are 10 and 6. I have taken the younger into the older child's classroom for every event from birth. I cannot imagine doing otherwise!

[GearGirl]

Originally Posted by FancyPants

No no. I meant that I was being negative - shooting down all suggestions. In the first post I did not thank you for your advice. I probably should have just edited it instead of reposting.
I misunderstood and thought by "helper" you meant bringing my 3year old.

To clarify:
THANK YOU THANK YOU for your advice and effort in posting.

oh good, I was starting to worry that I was one of those people who put their foot in their mouth and didn't know it. I guess instead I'm one of those people who is just paranoid . For what it is worth, I don't think you were being negative, it was a stressful situation. We moved a few years ago and diddn't know anyone to ask for help when we needed it, and it was awful. By the end of kindergarten we had some really nice friends - good luck to you!

[fostermomcchr]

Yes, I realize the no sib rule makes it hard for parents, I would suggest joining the PTa and attending meetings-make a suggestion for the PTA to come up with solutions for parents w/younger siblings to be able to attend class events-either a babysitting service where mom's from a different grade will provide care for siblings, or a phone list or something. Of the very least you will meet moms that are involved at the school and will more than likely be able to help you out if you need them to and you can return the favor. It is really hard to not have someone to watch your child that you can trust.

[Flor]

Originally Posted by taz925

Jennifer - I also took that negative comment to be her saying that about herself.

Flor - Good for you for being sensitive to the younger sibling issue. Wish all teachers were more aware and willing to work around the issue. How did you come to be so understanding? I want to say something to my childs teacher at the Holiday Party (in a non-confrontational way) to get her to understand how her rule about no sibs makes it hard to participate in the parties in the classroom.

Honestly, I didn;t know I had a choice! I invite parents and they show up with babies and toddlers. Now I just expect it. It really hasn't caused any problems. I can always use a different room or the gym or something. At parent conference time you just set out the crayons and books, etc. I never thought it was something I could dictate. They'd just bring them anyway.