School Christmas Cards

[Headsshoulderskneesandtoes00]

A straightforward question really -

AIBU to be a little bit peed off that my 4 year old has been left off the Xmas card list of one or two classfriends because of a parent clique?

You have to remember that while your child's sad thing is that he didn't get lots of cards, another child's sad thing is that their parent lost their job and so they just used whatever cards they had left at home because the parents had more important stuff on their mind than who got a card at 4.

You are setting your son up to feel like a victim by reacting this way. Assume it's not personal, assume it was money, time, or kids forgetting names, and your child will benefit from your relaxed attitude.

@HappyHomeWorker

Who gives a fuck. Seriously.

This. You do need to toughen up. The worst thing about primary is the other parents. Zone them out. Your child needs a couple of nice mates and to do their best at school. That is it.

Remember the kids with annoying parents are the ones you don't want your child to like!

Urgh I'm so glad dc school said no Christmas cards this year.
Op this won't be a snub! don't give it anymore head space. Maybe I'm lucky as there aren't any cliques at dc school, there are parents who knew each other pre-school and use the drop off/ pick up as times to catch up, there are parents who drop and dash, and parents who are happy to chat, but won't make the first move because they are shy/ nervous/ anxious... if you are just friendly you will get to know more folk, but this year has been harder than most I imagine, because of lack of parties, social distancing and masks wearing. I'm sure you will find, as things move into warmer months and restrictions gradually ease, friendships will build