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OnlyFoolsnMothers · 18/10/2018 12:03

Took my DD 14 months to a free music class trial on Monday, the class is aimed at 1-2 years old, so young toddlers. My LO loves music and is very active so I thought I’d give it a go. In the class all the kids pretty much sat and banged instruments while the teacher sang at them. My DD didn’t really do this and instead walked round the room clapping and trying to grab the bubbles in the air (there were bubbles) but with a huge smile on her face. Anyway at the end of the class I kind of confirmed it’s not really for her. The franchise just called me to follow up and I explained that it was a good class but probably not for us, to which she said “yes I have a note from the teacher, your little one was nice but very busy” Hmm
Well I actually didn’t ask for feedback on my child, and as for “busy” she’s a bloody toddler who is excitable. I feel it’s this kind of judgement that makes mothers worry about attending groups whether we have a grumpy, crying or “busy” baby. Wish I had told her to stuff her class.

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ButchyRestingFace · 18/10/2018 16:25

I'm obviously completely oblivious to subtext. I probably would have taken "busy" as a compliment! Grin

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BambooPlate · 18/10/2018 16:39

OP i read it that the teacher had to justify why you are not signing up, maybe she feels there is pressure from the franchise to sign people up after the free trial session and she is worried people not signing up as she is not meeting her target iyswim?

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puzzledlady · 18/10/2018 17:18

same as us - we went for monkey music or something like that (well my nanny went) and when i was called with a follow up this is what was said. Dont worry about it OP.

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GreatDuckCookery6211 · 18/10/2018 17:21

At least she didn't say she was spirited OP Wink

You're probably being a bit touchy as the woman wasn't being untruthful but I guess she didn't need to say that to you as you won't be going back!

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Silvercatowner · 18/10/2018 17:36

Being busy isn’t an insult

It's the but that makes it just a bit off.

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greenlynx · 18/10/2018 20:13

I agree that it was unnecessary comment, and unprofessional one as well, unless she wanted to be absolutely sure that you would never come back to this class. ( because who would? They certainly know nothing about children)
By the way, your LO sounds fab!

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bluegreygreen · 18/10/2018 20:54

@BambooPlate

Interesting - I also assumed the note from the teacher was her justifying to the company why she hadn't been able to sign this customer up. I was surprised that yours was the first comment to suggest this!

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