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Would you intervene ? Class trip out.

37 replies

Whatisgoingon025 · 07/02/2024 18:52

I am wondering if it’s unreasonable for me to try and change the arrangement of a class group trip.

mums were chatting about getting the kids from class together in the holidays for a day of fun.
Parent A has always been a forward person and is not shy when it comes to conflict. She can over take situations.
parent B has a daughter in the class who hasn’t been able to attend school since October and before then was on and off.
her child has a significant health issue/ illness.
she is due to return to school part time.
anyway a group was set up about the meet up / day out which was less by parent A,
organising it and asking for suggestions of what to do or where to go.
parent B suggested a place that they could go and send it over and it was agreed.
then parent A suggested a date ( it’s in half term ) and myself and only 2 others at this point had agreed that we could do that date the rest have not yet replied.
parent B then said oh I’m sorry but we can’t do that they as it’s “ Chloe’s “ weekly treatment at the hospital.
but could do any other day.
the response to this was basically ah ok well maybe next time she can come ( this isn’t s common thing to happy )
she said again that she was free any other day but parent A has stuck to the date she suggested.

is that fair because tech she is the one who set the group up, has started the planning or would it be reasonable for me to say actually if everyone is free on so and so date then we should move the day ?
the groups very quiet and parent B has not said anything else but I am sure that is out of fear of causing conflict.

OP posts:
tennesseewhiskey1 · 07/02/2024 20:08

Be brave OP. Say something.

Isthisexpected · 07/02/2024 20:09

Agree. Say something.

Exasperateddonut · 07/02/2024 20:09

Stand up for the little girl :)

meganorks · 07/02/2024 20:10

Can you set up one of those vote things and say 'can everyone select what days they can do and we'll go with the majority'. As Chloe can do all but 1 day that should work out.

LittleMonks11 · 07/02/2024 20:12

Say: 'I'm happy to move to any of the other days that Chloe can come. Shall we do a poll and see what's the best date for everyone?'

Miserable cow (Alpha Mum)

eggbot · 07/02/2024 20:13

xyz111 · 07/02/2024 19:38

I would say "ahh we would love Chloe to come! What date can everyone else do instead?"

This

Heybearu · 07/02/2024 20:15

Yes stand up got chloe ❤ be specific that your like a day she can be there too!

If be reevaluating and friendship with mum A too!

Justfinking · 07/02/2024 20:16

This. You all sound pretty pathetic to not stand up to this other woman and be decent human beings! I'd understand if the mother was being difficult bit it sounds like that's the only day Chloe can't make it. Very mean.

Mariposistaaa · 07/02/2024 21:34

Is Chloe up to a full day out yet? Or would this be too much for her and put pressure on her parents? If she's good to go, perhaps a doodle would be the best way for everyone to indicate availability.

SandyWaves · 07/02/2024 22:08

xyz111 · 07/02/2024 19:38

I would say "ahh we would love Chloe to come! What date can everyone else do instead?"

This is perfect

CrispsandCheeseSandwich · 07/02/2024 22:19

I don't think you're wrong, but I'm wondering if parent A is just trying to avoid a situation where the day gets moved for Chloe, but then someone else can't do that day, and then they feel like since the day was moved for Chloe, it should be moved for their child as well etc.

I'm not saying that's the best approach, just that I don't think parent A is necessarily being unfair either.

Nazzywish · 07/02/2024 22:20

What a selfish twat parent A is..

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