She works at the Early Childhood Center (Like a daycare) where I work. Basically anyone can bring their kids in for a fee.
Anyway, she teaches 3 year olds and due to their age kids are supposed to always have an extra pair of clothes in the event they have an accident. Last week 1 particular student peed through the clothes he wore to school and the extra pair. The next day the parents of this child failed to bring in a backup of clothes and once again the child peed his clothes again. My wife was forced to put him in the only pair of shorts that the school had at the time which were shorts with a bow on the side. They were blue and the bow wasn't pink, but they were obviously girls shorts.
Anyway, the parents filed an official complaint against my wife because in their words when she put him in those shorts it was "Cruel and humiliating to him".
It happened last week and I am still ticked off about it. It's passing the buck at it's finest. My wife isn't blunt like I am though so she tends to allow people to take advantage of her that way. As long as her boss stands up for her and the indications are that she will then hopefully this mess will resolve itself.
I expect more from people, but apparently my expectations are too high.
Sarahnn wrote:I feel so sorry for that child to have such immature and uncaring parents.
The issue is definitely a concern for me. The guy in question is running as a Deacon at the church we go to and although this isn't a church related situation it has left me to question his character that's for sure.
And yet another wonderful way to teach a child how to handle situations in life, eh? Point that finger at someone else...ever notice when you wag a finger at someone...how many are pointing straight back to you? Try it and take a look. A case of a parent here not willing to take responsibility for their OWN actions, and unfortunately will pass that on to the child, who does not know there is anyone else to look to for direction.
It's the alternative that confuses me. If she hadn't put him in those shorts the alternative would have been for him to sit in wet clothes that he peed in. That would be an obvious health risk for the kids in the room and the child himself.
Common sense appears to not be a strong suit of this family.
Roody wrote:...Common sense appears to not be a strong suit of this family.
Imho, key word there is "suit". We're a country heavily populated with lawsuit hungry folks. Thank God it's only a complaint and not a friggin lawsuit, unless that's what they're trying to setup.
Reminds me of the 350 pound idiot who tried to sue McDonald's for feeding her fat inducing food.
I agree, the parents should spend some of their time potty training their child instead of laying the blame where it so obviously doesn't belong. Your wife did the right thing.
It doesn't bode well for your community that a potential deacon is such an ass.
Norm wrote:
There are idiots everywhere.
At work, in forums, in poetry classes, everywhere!
mountainman wrote:Dang. Sounds like someone (the administrator) needs to put that family in their place.
I agree.
I'd hope the admin would take the time to personally address the complaint by stating that they support the actions your wife took and that if anyone is at fault in this situation it's the parents, in failing to adhere to the rules they agreed to in entering their child in daycare at the facility.
Izzo wrote:I'm curious to know what they thought would have been the best option under the circumstances.
I expect it'll be "You should have called us"
I think you might be right. I can't say I can imagine why they would have done it in the first place. I have been through the exact same thing with Zachary when he was three and we forgot to put an extra set of clothes in his cubby and he was forced to wear something else. I certainly didnt blame the teachers or the school.
Roody wrote:I have been through the exact same thing with Zachary when he was three and we forgot to put an extra set of clothes in his cubby and he was forced to wear something else. I certainly didnt blame the teachers or the school.
I think you captured my thoughts pretty well there. I have one on the way, and I know how forgetful I can be. I'd like to think I'd just be happy that the care provider did what was in the best interest of the kid first. So often any more we have to cover our butts first then do what's right, seems a little backwards to me.
as for the complaint.. just people trying to get money out of someone..not your wife but they will prob sue the place she works at and they will prob settle blah blah someone gets money for nothing just like the lady and hot coffee
I don't think this will become a lawsuit kind of thing, but it's irritating nonetheless. As far as I know the Administrator where she works hasn't talked yet with them, but hopefully she will soon.
A case of a parent here not willing to take responsibility for their OWN actions, and unfortunately will pass that on to the child, who does not know there is anyone else to look to for direction. 
