Here is a cc thread you might have missed, MT folk–
http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parent-cafe/1865997-messages-youd-give-to-all-the-horrible-high-school-teachers-who-tried-to-destroy-your-childs-gift.html#latest
hmmmm…time to let go of HS, I think.
Ah - a teacher bashing thread. What fun, she says with massive sarcasm. I wonder if the school her kid has chosen (and I pray it’s not my kid’s - though NYU hasn’t released yet) will truly appreciate the specialness of his snowflake, or will NYC soon be hearing the sounds of his mother’s helicopter flying overhead as she fights to ensure others see his “GREATNESS”.
It was the OP’s 1st post on CC- she sure came out of the gate swinging
First thing I saw this morning, and it just made me laugh. I’m sure all we stage-moms have had our moments of madness, but thankfully they tend to pass quickly and reason prevails!
Well now. That was a fun read with my morning coffee. 8-|
Don’t we all have stories like that? Some butt munch who brings out the momma bear in us? I’m fairly positive I wouldn’t have gone to the lengths that poster did, but there is one person in particular that made my child’s performing life hell that I hope when I run into her, I’m in my car.
But. My D is going to have to experience those types of idiots who don’t believe in her “GREATNESS” for the rest of her life if she chooses to be on the performance track. All those rejections she’s received and those parts she didn’t get and those people who didn’t believe in her helped build her thick skin that’s she’s going to have to have if this is indeed her life.
For her son’s sake, I hope this just was a venting rant and she really isn’t the crackpot that she’s coming off as.
I’m sorry but this is a t ro ll. You’re going to tell me the first and only time this person responds on CC is to bash the teaching professional. Nah. Don’t give this person any attention, it’s not deserved.
I agree with @KaMaMom . Many of us have these stories. The idea that every teacher, director, etc wants the best for your child is just not true. Mostly because we are all human and as much as we would like to deny them, many times we make judgments and preconceived notions about people based on very little knowledge. Sometimes, in the case of a director, teacher, coach, whatever, these split judgments have long lasting impact on a child. When that happens it can be hard on the entire family.
At any rate, I certainly hope this mom was just venting. I don’t like the idea of every parent defending their child being called a helicopter parent. I try to not label parents because I certainly didn’t find parenting the easiest job I’ve ever had and I genuinely believe most of us did what we thought was right.
Closing thread. There is no reason to have two threads about the same thing running simultaneously, and we certainly are not going to allow separate threads that make fun of other members. If you disagree with the intent of the other thread, say so on that thread, but without getting personal towards any individual.