There’s always one - parent WhatsApp group

[CoronaKidd]

I’m a long-term parent as I have older kids but this is my first time on a parent WhatsApp group (for my youngest).

In general it is fine but now the preschool has corona and one member of the group is being ridiculously unreasonable. Basically it seems she’s unhappy with the nursery but comes across to me as being so entitled and ungrateful. She seems to be very unhappy that her DC may have now been exposed at nursery - which is utterly ridiculous given it is absolutely rife in our area and really beyond anyone’s control.

I know I just need to ignore the negativity but, I’m really having to bite my tongue. I’ve tried a few diplomatic replies but she’s not getting it.

I’m tempted to report the comments back to the preschool but would that just be causing more trouble?

But what’s she actually said? I think it’s ok to be frustrated that there is covid in your class. It’s no fun. If she moans too much just ignore?

Just ignore her.

Mute or if you can't help yourself leave the group,
Do you really need to be in it?
Don't go being a drama Lama and reporting her to the pre school
What good is that going to do.
Your sick of her comments right?
Mute or remove yourself then
In a meercat voice
Simples

No!
YABU!
She should sue the nursery school!

Lol yeah report her to the police for the offence of annoying someone through whatsapp

Some people are really frightened by the pandemic, so let her vent.

People need to realise catching covid is now a matter of when not if!

@Skeumorph

'You say it best - doo doo doo doo

When you say NOTHING AT ALL'

is the parent whatsapp theme tune I find

I love this. We have a PFB mum in the youngest class group, people have tried to allay her concerns about all sorts of stuff but now she won’t take any help or support so we just say nothing now. There is no point, she doesn’t listen and it isn’t the right forum to be ranting.

Just mute the group for a week until she gets over it 🤣

Do it, report them. I think it’s hilarious when parents get outed cause they can’t keep their opinions off socials 😂

Believe me OP, if she’s a whiner the nursery will already know and have her card marked.
It’s good to know you can block individuals within a WhatsApp group!

Is anyone else really tired of “anxiety” and “frustration” as excuses for twatty behaviour? As if we’re not all fucking anxious and frustrated after the last 22 months

So you want to 'tell' on a parent because she's anxious about spreading Covid to her vulnerable parents. It's probably just as well you've never been on a parents' WhatsApp before because your reaction to this is ott, inconsiderate and interfering.

@Cocoabutterformula

Ask her if she voted Tory? The incompetence of the government may have contributed to the level in your area.

Don't be so utterly silly, it's engulfed the whole globe or hadn't you noticed

Not silly in my view. I agree with this below.

“Johnson says that it's a choice between Plan B and lockdown, which has its own harms. He ignores - again - the vaccines plus strategy adopted in many other nations and recommended by WHO. Ventilation in schools, working test and trace, support to stay at home if infected, use and provision of high quality masks, vaccination of children, etc would all keep cases - and hence hospitalisations and deaths - down while allowing us to continue living our lives. Instead we have minimal and inadequate restrictions with the inevitable results we see today”

You sound waaaaay overinvested in this.
Also, report what exactly? Did she break the law by... voicing an opinion? Get real...

Reporting her could open a whole can of worms. If you aren't happy with how the group is running either leave it or just stop commenting

Press Mute. It gives you more control over when you read messages and if, in fact, you want to read them at all. It’s her issue, not yours. She can’t help it. Delete and ignore.

Is there any value to bring in this group? Do you really need to be on it. Can you just engage or get updates in other ways? It's easier said than done to just ignore things like this. I think the best thing is to remove yourself from it where you're able to. If you don't want to just bite your tongue. It will draw you into something you probably don't need. Keep your distance

You have no idea if she or anyone in her family are vulnerable or immunosuppressed. She may just be panicking.

And just a thought but how is you venting here any better than her sporadic venting (done as she probably has more reason to be anxious). Bit weird coming on social media to vent about someone venting on social media. You’re far too invested in something that shouldn’t bother you and a hypocrite

@threatmatrix

Have we the highest deaths?or are we more honest then most countries. And by the way we haven’t.

We’re not honest. We’re calling it 150,009 when its 173,000 and rising for starters

@stayathomer

She does sound a bit anxious but is also it seems as if she’s not really fully aware of what’s going on with Covid at the moment….I have a relative with health anxiety and it is taking her a while to take on board that Covid is now much less of a threat to most people. We have no idea what the fallout from covid could be, having it could have future implications for people. I have long covid from the first strain and my heart and chest are in tatters. I am 40 and used to run regularly, now if I lift anything too heavy or walk too much/fast I have to sit down and breathe in and out to stop the pain in my chest. How is everyone so sure omicron won't damage kids/adults when it's only just arrivedin the last few months? So fed up of hearing people being called anxious for trying not to get sick!!!

I have long Covid after catching it double vaccinated and completely ageee with you. Wishing you well.

All class WhatsApp groups need to be on mute!

Yes by all means go and tell a grown up about your whatsapp spat. I am sure the nursery staff will enjoy dealing with your concern. I think you need a bit of perspective and time out.

Ignore her on WhatsApp if she mentions anything else about the covid case in nursery. Don't contact nursery about her. Forget about it and go about your day, you will feel more relaxed in no time.

I would ignore her comments. I view what's app as mainly for sharing information and on a few groups where people chime in with irrelevant information or just moaning I mute and ignore.