Rude Mums

[Barbie77]

Hello, I have just joined Mumsnet and I'm nervous about doing this. Today one of my twins was unwell but the other one went to school as usual. When I went to collect the well one I had to leave the sick one in the car in the picking up zone in the school grounds. As I was rushing back to the car I was trying to get past two Mother's when I got past one of them very loudly said behind me to the other mother how some people don't have any patience well I just turned round and looked directly at her and said to her crossly that I had an unwell child in the car and that they had a high temperature and she just arrogantly shook her head and I ran back to the car. Coming home I cried and my twin vomited. I just find other Mother's very critical and judgemental. It really gets me down. I would like to know was I in the wrong?

I've put 2 children through school. Never had any problems with school gate parents. No different to people in work, shops, holidays etc.

Shyness can come across as rudeness.

I honestly can't believe people thought Gemini was serious. Are you really all so humourless? She was pulling up a pp for whining about not putting in a 'not all...' clause.

Thanks tiktok I appreciate that.

Google national bullying helpline, Barbie. They seem to concentrate on workplace bullying but they have a good reputation for other bullying situations and will know where you can go for your specific one.

Thanks Tiktok, will do!

I think my point in jest was just proven lol

I think my point in jest was just proven lol That was in jest? How cruel are you when you're serious?

very x

I don't agree with Gemma totally but I think the environment can bring out the worst in us all

I think it sounds like a few misunderstandings. You were naturally distracted by your need to get back to your poorly child, and they thought that you were just being rude for passing abruptly. You, knowing the reality of the situation, were therefore upset. Add in the stress of looking after your poorly child, it made the situation feel a lot worse. Go easy on yourself - pour yourself a . Hope your child feels better soon

Everyone's stressed. Never an excuse for bad manners, ever.

I hope your wee one is feeling alot better OP... the combination of the school run whilst having a poorly child can increase the anxiety levels... stay positive... x

I didn't push past or shove I was just behind them they where blocking the path so I tried to go round them without annoying them as they were talking away. In fairness there were people behind me.

Thanks Gemini 69.

I kinda pride myself for being good mannered.