Comments on: And another thing……

By: ilinap

ilinap — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:38:23 +0000

A sad face?! I’ve never heard of such a thing. How about a note home if it’s such a big deal? No reason to degrade our children.

As for your business, you DO rock.

By: Deb on the Rocks

Deb on the Rocks — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:10:13 +0000

You were a great advocate for your son in talking to the school. That teacher needs not to be in charge until she’s had more mentoring in social-emotional development. Or is given a tattoo on her arm that says “model patience, kindness and care.”

By: Grammy

Grammy — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:01:19 +0000

Though I don’t love the sad face on the hand – I do have some amount of empathy for teachers of children in this age group. I think you need to have a conference with the teacher – but only after you have regained calm about it, and can hear her point of view fully and so the two of you can come up with multiple acceptable options for behavior modification. Maybe she was having a terrible day. If this is the first indication of a problem deal with it directly and move on…if the school and the teacher can’t resolve the approach to your satisfaction certainly you need to look at your options for other pre-schools. I love Wise Guy, but I doubt he is scarred for life and he really needs this social environment. And despite the lack of providing work time for you it does allow you to have a few hours of one on one time with each of your children and I think that is HUGE! You all need that.
I know I often post as “odd man out” and seem to not always agree with you – but I honestly think you are doing a great job and love you very much.
Relax..take a deep breath…
on the photography issue – I think if you could find a job part time working with an established photographer it would build your confidence as that person would confirm your skills (which we all know you have!!) and get you connected with people so in a few years when Wise guy is in school you would be ready to launch an independent enterprise. By that time the economy may be in better shape and people might have more money for the luxury of professional photos. I think one thing you are battling is the market of such ease of use cameras and editing software that gives many people the option of getting the basic shots they want without spending the extra money. Even beyond people stills – the artsy shots are getting easier to accomplish with less knowledge. So your battle is multi-faceted with getting this up and running, in my opinion.

By: TJB

TJB — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:47:40 +0000

I’m truly offended by this teacher, you can let a child know what they did was wrong and/or disappointing but there needs to be the flip side like you said for the things that he does correctly.

As for the confidence, you are a step ahead of many – you are fully aware of the issue, now take and use the support of those around you and make the baby steps necessary to build the confidence within yourself to match or surpass the confidence that others have in you.

It’s all baby steps!
TJB´s last blog ..Why Blog?

By: Amy

Amy — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:30:39 +0000

I don’t think you are overreacting. In my opinion, that is labeling the child as “bad”, not the behavior.

By: Corina

Corina — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:11:46 +0000

Exactly my point. Thank you!

By: KellY

KellY — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:56:30 +0000

really?! That’s just not cool. I’d look elsewhere. Any preschool teacher who thinks 3 yos are going to listen all the time or really at all is completely delusional.

Given the chance I’m the lady in pjs too. Where did she get that blankie it sounds fab.

By: ArtmamaJen

ArtmamaJen — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:02:36 +0000

Girlfriend, you crack me up! While I understand a teacher getting frustrated with a 3 yr-old’s lack of an attention span, this teacher was completely wrong in writing on Wise Guy’s hand. WTF? Why the hell is this lady a preschool teacher? That’s the problem, there are way too many people in this profession who should not be. Another thing I do not understand is if he was momentarily not listening, why the hell does he have to have a sad face on his hand all damn day??? Take him outta there if you do not feel comfortable with their behavior policies. The preschool experience sets the foundation for a lifetime of schooling. It should be a positive one (for both of you).

By: grandmom Lor

grandmom Lor — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:43:50 +0000

WHAT THE …. I want that teacher’s name and number, how could she do that to my little wise guy. She does not know who she is dealing with.

next what is IE9??????

And you are very welcomed. I’m buying one for me next time I go to Costco. I think I’ll get the red one it goes with my eyes. Love from ME

You don’t need to sell yourself you work will do that for you!

By: Nikki

Nikki — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:46:42 +0000

HUGS!!!!! As for your confidence….you need to work on that….you have so many people backing you up…me for example…I think you are amaizing!!!!!

The teacher….hell no!!! Isnt not writing on yourself one of the first things we learn from our parents…so why the heck did she not learn that!? Poor Why Guy…love that kid!!!!

And the Blankie….oh yeah!!!! Gotta love blankies!!!!!