I asked my parents to look after our daughters for an hour (they’re primary age) so DH and I could both go to parents evening.
Both kids are at the same school so it’s no bother, and we care equally about their education, so we both want to go.
My dad (born 1943) asked ‘What’s parents evening?!’ He denied any knowledge of the concept, and said he’d never been to one. He has 3 kids who were all in school in the 90’s/early 2000’s.
To be fair, I’m not sure my mum went to many either… they’re not great with supporting formal education…but I was still surprised to hear my Dad say he didn’t even know what one was!
Then I thought, was this normal for the time maybe?
if you’re over 35, please vote -
YANBU - ‘My dad didn’t go to parents evenings either, (or maybe like, one time)!’
YABU - My dad DID GO! Or a few times anyway!
(Obviously whether or not Mum’s went is a whole other question, I will have to save that for another vote)
P.S This is Just for fun! X