To be annoyed child got no part in school play

[Honeybeebuzz]

Child is in Year 1, they do their play with the reception class too. Last year he didn't get a part but we were told it's because most parts go to the Year 1s. Just found out he's not got a part again, just chorus. Its a small school so most do and im not sure why he didn't. He's generally well behaved, confident and doing well academically so not like he couldn't manage a line or two. Just feel a bit sad for him as he's chatting away about the parts his friends got. There's nothing I can do really and im obviously not showing him im annoyed

I was a wave once. As in a plastic blue wave from the fucking sea.

Wish I'd have been in the chorus instead.

He will be fine but I do get it. Us parents are more bothered than the kids!

Amybelle88 😂😂

I actually once cast a load of kids as blades of grass. In my defence they were quite decent little parts - had their own song and dance routine. I was friends with the mum of one of them and she messaged me with 'are you actually trying to to turn me into 'that parent' - x says she's a blade of grass?! I... can't wait to see it...? 😆'

Has you child actually said they wanted a speaking part or demonstrated their own disappointment? You sound annoyed rather than him. If he’s chatting away it suggests he’s not bothered. No use being annoyed if he isn’t, there’s a possibility he could have asked to be in the chorus. Your post seems more about you OP and your feelings rather than taking the lead from him.

I’m with your husband. As a teacher, I would definitely advise you not to speak to the teacher. They will have put hours of work into the nativity and having a parent complain because their little darling hasn’t got the role the parent wants is seriously irritating. You will be a topic of conversation in the Staffroom….

Please read the OPs updates. She had a friendly chat and the problem is sorted. No drama (other than the play) no fuss and no ‘being that parent’

Excellent-glad it was all sorted!

There wasn't really a 'problem' in the first place.