Comments on: I’m really not a troublemaker…I swear!

By: Cindy

Cindy — Sun, 08 Oct 2006 23:53:17 +0000

Sadly, MOST times, the principal at my daughter’s school isn’t so understanding or cooperative. :wallbash: And it’s something I rant about quite often on my blog. LOL

From one over-protective mom to another….good for you!!

By: Jill

Jill — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 15:43:19 +0000

Trouble seems to find me too, but it seems you handle yours much more gracefully and graciously than I do, lol.

By: Susan

Susan — Thu, 05 Oct 2006 14:55:11 +0000

I can’t wait to read Julie vs. the garbage men!

By: Gigi

Gigi — Thu, 05 Oct 2006 13:30:46 +0000

Julie, you poor thing.
I know what you are feeling. I was also one of the mothers that parked her car walked both girls to class until they were lots older. I went early to sign them out at 2:30 and pick them up before the pick up line started.

like you I was the forgotten daughter of a working mother. Nothing scarier than being left at school after most have the kids have been picked up and the grown ups outside go away.

I also know how anrgy the changes of policy can be when no one lets you know ahead of time.

I want to say some ugly things about the school administration. Let’s just say I have my reasons.
:doggie::doggie::doggie::doggie::doggie::doggie::doggie::doggie::doggie:

By: ev

ev — Thu, 05 Oct 2006 01:56:14 +0000

Heather- what is the law in your state? Here in NY when you put in writing that you what your child evaluated, or if there is already a diagnosis/need, there is a very limited time they have in which to comply. My daughter has learning disabilities, and I have learned all the ins and outs. Once, they tried to changed her schedule after the school year began, without my permission. that didn’t fly. No changes can be made without parental permission. I did learn not to trust all the advocates that were on the school board- they only advocated as far as it suited what the board wanted. (My daughter’s name is Heather, too.)

I was considered an overprotective mom, and a single one to boot, but she graduated HS, didn’t get pregnant, doesn’t smoke, do drugs (she’s old enough to drink now) and goes to college and works. I am a big believer in parents “interfering” in their kids school lives. I wish more of them would do it.

By: Sheryl M

Sheryl M — Thu, 05 Oct 2006 01:53:27 +0000

LOL!! I read this blog to my husband over the phone and told him I wasn’t the only bulldog mom out there. Honestly, if we dont fight for our kids, then who will? Not only that, but what does the passive attitude teach them? To lie down and take it however it gets dished?! I think not! My girls(all 4 of them) know to be reliant upon no man, take pride in your work, and always remember your self worth.:thumbsup2:

By: ~^^~Elsie~^^~

~^^~Elsie~^^~ — Thu, 05 Oct 2006 01:51:56 +0000

U go Julie! I wish there were more parents like you. Since I work with students of all ages today, I see so many parents “Not care” or just whine and dine about school policies yet never do anything about it. So I am glad you voiced out your opinion! way to go! U scared me there for a minute when you talked about being sent into the principal’s office - made me think “dang, I am not hired yet as a teacher, and I don’t hold back!!”

By: Suezette

Suezette — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 21:52:48 +0000

YOU ARE THE BEST MOM EVER!!!! You should run for President of the Mom club! I’d vote for you. I love love love that you fight for what you think is right and the safety of the children.

By: Liza

Liza — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 21:45:47 +0000

WTG!!! Keep standing up for yourself(and your daughter). The school systems are so scary now, parents have to keep watch just to keep their kids safe now. Keep up the great work!

By: Cryna

Cryna — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 21:24:28 +0000

Way to go Julie, I am so glad that things worked out for the benefit of all the parents. It is great that you stand up for what you believe in. I have done that in the past as well…….But kudos to waiting before you sent your email and giving yourself a chance to cool down……….:thumbsup2: