I'm bugged.
Caden has been really emotional about going to school the past two days. Not normally like him. Finally, this morning I got him to tell me what is upsetting him so much. Apparently, the bus driver has been getting after Caden and a few others for not following the loading and unloading protocol. They sent home a paper at the beginning of the year, equipped with pictures, to help us teach the kids what to watch for when riding the bus. It's not rocket science and I thought we were doing just fine. I guess not. I told Caden it was my fault if he was doing it wrong, because I am the one telling him what to do and I would explain that to the bus driver (and get him off the hook).
My conversation with the bus driver this morning was not a pleasant one. You would think if someone chose to drive a bus full of kids all day for his career, he would actually like kids. Not true. This guy wasn't mean, but he definitely wasn't nice or understanding as I explained that Caden was really upset because he feels he was in trouble and it was actually my fault. He handed me the paper and photos again and told me to go over the rules. I explained we already had and thought we were following them. He said, it's more complicated than what's on the paper. Huh? THEN JUST TELL THE KIDS WHAT YOU WANT THEM TO DO instead of pulling an attitude with a 5 year old who clearly doesn't understand and is obviously upset.
It seems so silly, but something so small and easy to fix shouldn't plague a 5 year old and cause him anxiety about going to school. Is it that hard for this bus driver to tell Caden it was alright and he would show Caden exactly what he wanted the kids to do?
Why am I so passionate about this? Maybe it's too early in the morning and I am not thinking clearly and allowing my emotions to govern by words and behavior. Either way, one thing is for sure, this mama bear is awake and protecting her cub.
7 comments:
That would make me really mad too. Poor guy.
I would think about reporting it to the school district. You shouldn't have to deal with that.
We have had issues with a few things this year too. Getting to the bus on time, and making sure Ty eats his lunch in a timely manner. I'm hoping it is just an adjustment period of getting used to the way things roll.
I would say you should move to this side of the Wasatch because we LOVE our bus driver, but I would rather live in Midway. Maybe someday...we'll be neighbors! Love ya!
I think it's perfectly acceptable to be so passionate about it. I hate adults who treat children like they are less just because they are children. They are not less, they are little people, and they deserve just as much respect as anyone else. Sorry that you guys have to deal with it. Isn't it amazing how much a little child can take onto his own shoulders? Poor little thing.
What a bummer for you and Caden. Makes me nervous for next year--keep me posted and good luck!
This is the craziest thing I've ever heard. Why is he making getting on and off the bus such an ordeal? Some people really like to abuse the little power they have. Poor Caden! And you!!
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You can call the main line and talk about it! He shouldn't be working with kids!
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