AIBU to complain about other parents cycling on school property

[MrsH101]

At my child's school a few (3-ish male parents) cycle across the lower school playground and on-site paths every day - in full view of teachers and parents at drop-off and pick up.

On one occasion a parent cycled into my child as he walked to class and another time another nearly knocked me over (whilst walking with my 2-year old in arms). Neither incident resulted in injury and the parent apologised but Ive spoken to the school nothing has been done. Speaking to other parents, nobody seems to be really concerned.

This has been going on since my child started school and he's now in year 1, so im beginning to wonder if this is a normal thing and that I'm being a bit of a Karen by telling them they need to take action because they're not doing enough to reasonably ensure the safety of pupils and visitors on school property.

Can someone help me out or give me a reality check? I'm genuinely open minded and want to know if this is normal.

You lost me when you used misogyny

You need to know what the school policy is on the use of bicycles etc on school grounds.

It may be that for some reason the parents are allowed to cycle. If that is the case you would have no grounds for complaint.

If bicycles are not allowed you would need to see if the school are willing to put up signs and have staff located at the gates for a while to enforce the rules.

Firstly what does the fact they're male have to do it unless the additional penis makes a potential collision worse?

Secondly, what's with the use of the dreadfully sexist phrase 'karen'?

Yep, you lost me at Karen.

You're right - gender should be irrelevant - so let's say - they're on mountain bikes and cycle fast across the playground.

Leaving aside the abhorrent use of the term “Karen”

I don’t know if I entirely understand the issue - several people cycle on school ground to pick up their children and you alone have repeatedly had issues with being knocked into/nearly knocked over so no one else is interested? Or is it a widespread problem?

I don’t suppose there is any harm in asking the school to reiterate that everyone who accesses the school grounds at pick up time should be considerate of others I.e dismount from cycles at the entry gates and pay attention on shared use paths.

The sex of the cyclists is relevant. Men tend to be heavier than women, therefore any impact is more forceful. Men also tend not to give way to women - ever played Pavement Chicken.

Do you really want to refer to yourself with a misogynistic slur, OP?

First step is to find out from the school whether there is a policy in use of vehicles, including scooters and bikes, on-site.

I think it's reasonable that grown adults shouldn't be cycling across school grounds at pickup. Surely they can just get off and walk at that point?

Apologies for the use of the misogynistic term 'Karen' - particularly on MN. Lesson duly learnt

If it happens again, make sure it goes in the accident book, even if the second one was a near miss. At least then, if there is a more serious incident, you can show it was part of a pattern the school knew about and ignored.

Even if parents are allowed to cycle in the school grounds, and one of them is too stupid to watch their speed and comes close to causing injuries to a small child and their parent then regardless of the schools' policy, safety of kids and adults must take priority.

If you feel the school may not be taking action to remedy this then contact your local authority OP because prevention is better than cure.

All they need is a sign which says all cyclist MUST dissmount in school grounds.

They can push their bikes.