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Why do parents tell me nothing?

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HSMM · 06/08/2009 08:24

One of the children has been dropped off by her Dad. He stood there on my front door step wearing a lovely long flowing robe and fancy slippers. He normally wears a suit and shoes. Why did he not tell me why? Does he not realise how nosey interested I am? I even said "You look nice today" and got no information. (by the way ... I am assuming it was not his pyjamas)

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Owls · 06/08/2009 08:25

No idea but should think that was a sight and half first thing.

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HSMM · 06/08/2009 08:29

bit of a surprise

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lou031205 · 06/08/2009 09:14

Why didn't you ask?

leonifay · 06/08/2009 10:12

can you ask the child?

SillyMillysMummy · 06/08/2009 12:13

pmsl, did you not take a pic

Mumcentreplus · 06/08/2009 12:18

Whats wrong with you woman!..you should have asked! ..

ruddynorah · 06/08/2009 12:19

robe as in african dress/arab dress or robe as in dressing gown? could it just be his day off so he was in his normal (perhaps traditional from another country) clothes rather than work clothes?

leonifay · 06/08/2009 12:23

you should know that if you post something like that everyones going to want to know what he was doing.

you now have to find out...i'm sure its mn law, and if its not it should be!

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HSMM · 06/08/2009 13:21

They are from Uganda and it did look like it might be some kind of traditional something or other. His 2 year old DD was no help at all!

What do I say? Why were you wearing a dress this morning?

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Numberfour · 06/08/2009 13:24

i think those long flowing robes are traditional garb. they can be very very elaborate.

must have been quite a shock first thing in the morning!!
for you, not him

Greensleeves · 06/08/2009 13:24

cos it's none of your beeswax

I would have asked though, I'm rude!

Mumcentreplus · 06/08/2009 13:37

LOL..Oh!..it's Traditional Dress..probably going to a special occassion..

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HSMM · 06/08/2009 21:10

Well .... when he came to pick up his DD tonight, still in resplendant (sp?) garb, I was just composing my question in my head when a 7 year old boy in my care blurted out "Why are you wearing a dress!" - reply "It's traditional" - well there you go ... but still a bit of a shock at 8am. I want to know more now.

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franklymydear · 06/08/2009 21:18

I would be careful how nosy you are on this. Some African countries wear traditional dress like this for funerals.

franklymydear · 06/08/2009 21:18

I would be careful how nosy you are on this. Some African countries wear traditional dress like this for funerals.

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HSMM · 07/08/2009 08:17

Don't worry, I'm not going to ask him any more questions, because he was not particularly forthcoming with info. I may however at a later date ask him if he would like to come and chat to the children about his 'traditions' and 'clothes'. (covers loads of EYFS stuff)

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SillyMillysMummy · 07/08/2009 08:50

ah see, thats spoiled it now! Was thinking pink frilly number

StillSquiffy · 07/08/2009 10:04

I went to a meeting once in an African Bank. Because we had flown over from the UK especially for the meeting, they went to the trouble of wearing traditional dress to show us they appreciated the effort we had made.

There were about 20 businessman round the conference table in flowing robes of every hue. They looked fabulous.

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