Oh and the whole of Mumsnet 
And you don't as someone did to me this morning start talking about them a random mum (i.e. me)you only met at the start of this term and only ever see in the playground. I didn't know what to say as this woman suddenly launched into telling me about her catalogue debts, her maxed out credit cards and the fact she'd already spent most of her salary paying interest. I really didn't know what to say, I made sympathetic noises and even suggested she contact the CCCS to get help.
All because I jokingly asked her how her Christmas plans were going
I should be more sympathetic shouldn't I? I've got time tomorrow shall I offer to take her for a quick coffee after drop off?