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School run

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Rainorsunshine · 12/09/2023 11:55

I’m not enjoying the school run at all. My DC started reception last week. I feel out of place. Everybody seems to know each other. I felt snubbed this morning as I was stood behind a mum and her DC who I know is in my daughters class. Tried to strike up a bit of a conversation and her DC pointed out that they have the same umbrella. The mum walked away and went and stood somewhere else. Smiled at another mum whose DC is in the same class and she just looked at me funny. I know in the grand scheme of things it doesn’t matter and it’s only ten minutes of the day but it does get to me and I’m feeling very Dow about it.

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lilyblue5 · 12/09/2023 12:05

Oh goodness, it isn’t always like this I promise! It’s probably first week nerves (parents more than the kids!) join the class whats app if there is one. Join the PTA if you want to make friends too. Hope it gets better quickly x

Sunshineclouds11 · 12/09/2023 12:03

I'm new to this also!
Quite afew parents know each other but I feel ok to stand with my DC for now.
I'm sure once the parties start etc everyone will feel more relaxed

riotlady · 12/09/2023 12:01

It’s only the first week, try not to worry too much. I found it really hard when my daughter started reception last year- I’m quite shy and there was a big contingent of mums who all knew each other from nursery. Over the course of seeing them in the park and at pickup and birthday parties I’ve gotten to know quite a few people- don’t have a group of brand new bffs (and wasn’t looking for that) but usually have people to chat to

Drummend01 · 12/09/2023 11:58

It’s early days so keep trying, you will find a connection with some of the parents and not with others. You just need to find the nice ones but that might take a bit of trial and error

Dont discount the mums you already think aren’t friendly, maybe they were having a bad morning. Back to school is a stressful time for everyone so give it a bit of time before assuming someone doesn’t like you

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