I have noticed one particular family picking up their child,instead of going to the line of cars by the side of the school, they pull up to the crossing guards and have their kindergarten son run into the street to get into their car then take off on down the road. I have witnessed him almost being hit on at least 5 occasions this school year. As this is a safety issue shouldn't the school being doing something. I work directly with the principal and she just shakes her head and waves her finger at them when they do this, at least 4 times a week, and then does nothing to stop it. Is there anything anyone can do about this unsafe pick up routine?
2007-01-22 04:43:16 · 15 answers · asked by ? 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
Maybe the school should make the child stand with the other car riders until all cars are gone. Maybe the parents would realize it would be quicker to wait in line and do it right instead of waiting on everyone else.
The car riding kids at my sons school all have to stand on the sidewalk (2 or more teachers are present) and wait for their ride to pull up to them. They are not allowed to cut through the drive to get to cars farther back.
2007-01-22 05:06:02 · answer #1 · answered by mom of 2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well fighting back with the kid is not the answer, I mean there 11! Things like this are gonna happen and when they get older there going to laugh about these things, BUT at the same time the kid is old enough to know better! I would set up a meeting with the Princeable, Teacher, The other Child and the parents, Just having a civil meeting and just say if somthing cant be controlled your going to switch her school, that will make the teachers keep a better eye on the children. I mean who cares if she makes her not have any friends... That doesnt matter! Because a true friend would be her friend regardless. Then if push comes to shove and she keeps getting bullied then your going to have to make" ur child fight back but if there is other answers I would try other things 1st.
2016-05-24 18:00:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get on the PTA board and bring this up at the meeting. Also, have a talk with the principal and tell him/her that she will be liable if something happens to a child because you have had this discussion. If this still doesnt work contact the school board and tell them about your concern. I am also a parent of grade schoolers and I have seen a number of parents driving recklessly and making stupid decisions regrading picking kids up and it makes me so mad! The other person is right, these are also the first people to sue when they are the ones that are neglegent. We need more concerned parents like you keep up the good work!
2007-01-23 03:48:38 · answer #3 · answered by mom of twins 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You live in Oregon? Because that happens at a school by my babysitters... There is nothing I hate more than people who endanger there children without thought or care... And parents who let there children endanger themselves are just as bad - on the street that my sitter lives on the parents there will watch there own kids run right out in front of cars and then yell at the driver (who is doing less than 20 in a 25mph zone), myself included, like they should have known that the kid was going to dart into the street.
I would suggest that you talk to the principal one more time and tell her that you are considering involving the police in this matter. I would HATE to be that child or the person that kills that child because of not-so-smart parents. Good luck!
2007-01-22 04:55:06 · answer #4 · answered by lover_of_paints_&_quarter_horses 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Contact the local news paper. If the principal will do nothing, then do it yourself. You don't have to give your name, but once the media is involved, I guarantee this will not continue!
At our school, all parents must come in the school, sign the child out, and wait til the children are called for dismissal. They have video camera's and you have to ring a buzzer and be let in by the lady in the office. We live in a small country town, and at first I thought it was a bit drastic, but I am happy knowing the children are safe!
2007-01-22 06:40:28 · answer #5 · answered by Lady Butler 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if the crossing guard is an adult, then they should be the first to say something...If the principal isn't concerned then maybe a call to the school superintendent would speed things up...Or maybe you could call the police dept. in your area and explain the situation andsee if they will put a car by the school once or twice for child endangerment or something...I live in a good sized town (about a quarter million) and our elementary schools have adult volunteers and police dept. volunteers to do the crossings...
2007-01-22 04:49:39 · answer #6 · answered by Proud Mommy of 6 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
We have had problems like this at our school. Our principal writes down the plate number and calls the police and sometimes she gets the police to come out an monitor the parents. Then they get tickets if they break the law.
2007-01-22 05:26:47 · answer #7 · answered by musicpanther67 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the school has a liason officer, I would talk to them. If not, contact the police department and ask them to monitor this situation.
We have a similar situation at my children's school, only there are several that are putting their chidlren and others in harm's way. The local police department has agreed to post an officer for those 20 hectic minutes and give out warnings and tickets. It is helping with the near misses that used to be a daily occurance.
2007-01-22 04:50:43 · answer #8 · answered by laesjb 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
i blame it on the parents cause they should use common sense. im sorry but i have a 7 yr old and i want let her cross the st by herself. call me over proctive but i would rather be that instead of lossing my child. this is how i look at it parents know what time they get out and schools have so many parents picking up kids they should come sooner to get a better parking place.
2007-01-22 10:04:26 · answer #9 · answered by debbie o 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Report the family to child welfare as they are endangering the child. you do not have to leave a name, since the princliple is to stupid to know she and the school are libal in a law suit if the kid does hit hurt you could say so and that may propt her. there are written rules about dropping off and picking up No? then no
2007-01-22 05:08:04 · answer #10 · answered by picture 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋