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Original poster

to expect people to get their kids to school on time and NOT block my car in!!!! grrrr

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Blurry29 · 07/07/2011 09:09

mini rant..............

My DS's school starts at 0830

Gates open at 0830

I park behind the school everyday, away from all yellow lines. The same parents at least 3 times a week park right up behind my car ( on the yellow lines) because they are running late AGAIN....

Honestly it's the same families (about 3 or 4) that just can't seem to get their kids to school on time, panic then throw their car behind mine just as I am getting back into it!!! which means I am waiting about for a further 5 to 10 minutes before I can move my bloody car!!!! I have to wait for them to sign in LATE at reception etc etc etc before they can come back

don't get me wrong I know people may be busy in the morning but for goodness sake...set ur alarms earlier people!!!!!

Grrrrrr Thursday rant over...... :)

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altinkum · 07/07/2011 09:28

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activate · 07/07/2011 09:28

Giddypickle just leave more space in front then - is that rocket science?

fanjobanjowanjo · 07/07/2011 09:29

"Im not turning it round on the OP or not, the parking is irrelevant to me, its her wankish attitude to time management, just because she can do it, evidently means everyone else can"

Calm down, the main issue is the illegal parking of the other parents causing the blocking in. As has been said, if you are already late, take the time to park properly. The OP should not have to park elsewhere to avoid this as she is parking perfectly legally.

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Blurry29 · 07/07/2011 09:29

Ahh yes but Altinkum...you still get your DC to school on time don't you??? even if it just bang on time, they are still on time!!!

I am moaning about people who throw their cars behind mine and others 5-10 mintues after kids have already gone into class!!!! 3 or 4 times a week....

Activate... definitely far from a crap driver, there is always a car parked next to me in another designated car parking space...we both get cars parked in behind us on the yellow lines so they would be NO way to move the cars out........

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activate · 07/07/2011 09:29

altinmum - medical needs / emergencies / SN excluded from my rant of course

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Blurry29 · 07/07/2011 09:30

I applaud Activate... :)

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BimboNo5 · 07/07/2011 09:31

Oh ffs. Why does every thread have to turn into a 'try living my life' type ego trip from certain posters?

MooMooFarm · 07/07/2011 09:32

Not sure why some are giving OP such a hard time...

I agree that some parents seem to lose all ability to drive/park sensibly when it comes to school drop-offs - and that maybe if they got themselves ready five or ten minutes earlier it wouldn't have to be so frantic.

I walk on the days I can and drive when I have to go straight on to work after the school run. I park a few minutes walk away from the school to avoid the mad traffic, because the roads directly around the school get ridiculous. Lots of parents park on yellow lines, block other cars in and even park across people's driveways. I'm sure any other time/place they wouldn't dream of doing that so I find it all a bit Confused.

GetOrfMoiLand · 07/07/2011 09:32

Ram reverse the car behind you.

Sorted.

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Blurry29 · 07/07/2011 09:33

I certainly don't think its wankish to expect people to get their DC to school on time..............

Yes I make sure my DS is on time everyday!!! without fail....... yes I know hooray for me...I have perfect time management :)

I don't think I am in the wrong to think that all PARENTS should get kids to school on time????

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Gotabookaboutit · 07/07/2011 09:34

I'm personally big on punctuality but do hate this if I can do it so can they attitude. Everyone's family/work situations different, from multipul children, to sn to transport issues or dropping off other children etc.

BimboNo5 · 07/07/2011 09:34

But the OP never blocked anyone anywhere?

EmmaTheFox · 07/07/2011 09:36

YANBU

Don't get how people are consistently late. Surely if you are late, the next day you get up 5 minutes earlier?

I say this as a mother of 5 and under.

I am, on occasion, late, but I make sure the reason doesn't crop up again (can't find P.E kit - get it out the night before next time, etc)

Baffles me that some parents are late every day.

EmmaTheFox · 07/07/2011 09:37

*mother of 3, 5 and under!

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fanjobanjowanjo · 07/07/2011 09:37

Not sure why some are giving OP such a hard time...

I agree that some parents seem to lose all ability to drive/park sensibly when it comes to school drop-offs - and that maybe if they got themselves ready five or ten minutes earlier it wouldn't have to be so frantic.

I walk on the days I can and drive when I have to go straight on to work after the school run. I park a few minutes walk away from the school to avoid the mad traffic, because the roads directly around the school get ridiculous. Lots of parents park on yellow lines, block other cars in and even park across people's driveways. I'm sure any other time/place they wouldn't dream of doing that so I find it all a bit

Tell me about it, there's a primary school at the end of my road and some of the mothers are INSANE, blocking us in our drive, yelling at us, double parking etc etc. Why do some parents arrive an hour before the child finishes school as well? I have always found this odd.

EmmaTheFox · 07/07/2011 09:38

Of course exception to those with SN children

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Blurry29 · 07/07/2011 09:39

hang on a minute altinkum..............

I have NEVER caused an arguement with these people over their parking/timing issues etc.............. (maybe I should lol)

I wait very patiently in my car.............I wait for them to come back and nod and smile apologetically (apologies for spelling) then they move...

All I am saying is that it if very frustrating that due to their bad timings (3 0r 4 times a week) they feel the need for that to have a knock on effect on others, thats all.

I am meticulous with timings and I believe that it is my main resposibility of the day to ensure DS is at school on time with every thing he needs for the day................then I move onto to my work commitments...............

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Reality · 07/07/2011 09:40

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ShellyBoobs · 07/07/2011 09:42

You have one child?

Bless.

Try getting four or five of them dressed, breakfasted and out...[more patronising crap]...

If you can't cope with 4 or 5 kids, don't have 4 or 5 kids. It's not everyone else's problem.

I never understand people harping on about how difficult it is to cope with their multiple DCs. It smacks of being a bit thick really; it's not like it would come as a surprise that 4 or 5 is more difficult than 1 or 2 is it?

Original poster
Blurry29 · 07/07/2011 09:43

very well said Giddypickle :)

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EmmaTheFox · 07/07/2011 09:44

I have a school- refusing 5 year old, I allow 10 minutes for tantrums in my morning routine Grin. He almost went to school in just a pajama top yesterday. I have a head in the clouds 2 year old that thinks it's acceptable to use the paddling pool, fully clothed, on the way to the car, and a EBF 7 week old with absolutely no routine who doesn't know the difference between night and day or when it's a convienient time for food.

We haven't been late once this week.