Over the past few weeks we've had problems with our dog chasing the school bus. It's taken care of now, but some things were done by the busdriver that I question. He should have talked to me or my husband, but he drug my son (9 yrs old) into it. He's told him that he's going to just run over him next time which killed my son. He yelled at my husband about keeping the "damn" dog out of the street (in front of all the kids). He got on the bus intercome and told everyone to stay in their seats (they were a few miles away from our house) because Aaron's dog might be in the street and we will get in a wreck and all die. All the kids started yelling at my son saying that they didn't want to die. He was very embarassed. He's said a few other remarks that were not "cool", but those are the big things.
My husband called the superintendent (?) and they spoke with the driver. He called my hubby and said he was sorry. I think he should have to apologize to my son as well. Aaron deserves
2007-11-28 06:58:19 · 8 answers · asked by zaniest1 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
deserves that much respect from that man! My hubby doesn't understand why it's not enough for him to tell Aaron that the bus driver said he was sorry. I've been hurt by an adult and I know how it feels. Your Daddy saying that the person that hurt you is sorry isn't the same.
It's really bothering me. Should I just let it go?
BTW... I told my son that the bus driver said he was sorry and he said that he should have said it to him.
2007-11-28 07:00:40 · update #1
I seriously thought he WOULD be fired. After cussing at my hubby, they put him on watch or whatever they called it. They are playing what happened down like it was no big deal or Aaron is making it out to be something big. I'm sorry, but for him to get on the intercom and say that - he MEANT to embarrass Aaron! THAT'S BIG!
2007-11-28 07:38:46 · update #2
As far as the dog being out, we live way out in the country (we can even shoot on our land). The dog stands with my son at the bus stop because he feels safe with him there.
2007-11-28 07:40:34 · update #3
Yeah that driver needs to be fired. I would keep on complaining to the scool board until something is really done about it.
2007-11-28 07:23:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would most certainly push the subject with my husband. I would have made it mandatory with the superintendent that you would not go any further with this issue if the bus driver apologized to you as the parents and made an announcement to all the kids on the bus. He was completely out of line and to speak to kids of that age when he is in an authoritative situation is unspeakable. This is the man that is responsible for the safety and well being of your child/children 5 days a week. If your are as passionate about it as you seem and your husband does not feel it would be appropriate, then I would have a conversation with the other kids parents that you know. Personally, I would want another parent coming to me to inform me of something like that. Sorry for ranting but this really set me off. Good Luck!
2007-11-28 07:08:46 · answer #2 · answered by MoNA 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
the buss driver was wrong in many ways i see why your upset....but seems like this guy is just a jerk period so i think you should let it go cause i doubt the driver will say he is sorry to your son and you can make him...seems like the less verbal contact with your son has with him is the best. If anything else....start taking your son to school and picking him up. oh and keep your dog out of the street...cause if you dont you will be on here next saying "how do i cope with the loss of a dead dog".
2007-11-28 07:11:32 · answer #3 · answered by Boggen1210 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. That guy is a jerk, but unfortunately, there is not much you can do.
My advice is to forget about it and if it really nags at you, suggest to the superintendent that you would like an apology for your son, too. (Indiscreetly, of course.)
However, if this happened a while ago and most everyone has forgotten about it, like I said, let it go.
There are jerks in the world, so just learn to live with them and go on with your life.
2007-11-28 07:18:02 · answer #4 · answered by saarahthebee 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No you shouldn't and to be honest a man like that shouldn't be around children I am shocked and appauled at the fact that the superintendent didn't fire him. Don't let this go in fact take it further petition to have this man fired I mean do you really want this man around ur son, or anyones child for that matter.
2007-11-28 07:09:11 · answer #5 · answered by shorty937222000 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like the bus driver needs to be fired. I wouldn't let my son continue to ride with him. Is there any way you can get involved with a car pool? Your son shouldn't have to deal with this. An apology to your son wouldn't even be enough for me. One way or another, you need to get your son out of that situation. Good luck.
2007-11-28 07:05:34 · answer #6 · answered by momof3 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you were very irresponsible the dog should have been tied up properly or inside you home not roaming free where i live thats a big nono
yes the driver was wrong but so were yiou for not securing the dog had the dog bitten you would have been in trouble you owe the driver an apology
2007-11-28 07:37:58 · answer #7 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
no you are not wrong to feel the way you do,its natural ,you are only protecting your son
2007-11-28 07:02:54 · answer #8 · answered by lisa m 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋