One of our bus drivers called in every morning to complain about children dragging around coming to the bus stop and tomorrow she was going to leave them. Every day.
One week, she was out and I covered for her. They drug around, same as always.
That afternoon, I called the Assistant Principal to the bus while all the children were there ad explained compassionately, “Miz Jackson, most of these children are going to be late to school tomorrow morning because I am going to show up at their stop at ten minutes to seven and they are not going to be there, so their parents are going to have to find other rides for them because I will leave.”
She explained she understood and would be looking for them when they finally got there.
“Now, remember to tell your mommies when you get home to start lining up rides for when you get left.”
They assured me they would, and most did.
It turned out it wasn’t necessary. The next morning, they were all lined up and ready to go, over 20 of them from he housing project, with parents herding them. At nine minutes to seven, all were sitting, buckled up, and on their way to school. It was that way all week and the first two days after their regular driver came back.
rekam Premium Member about 4 years ago
Does this mean Sunny’s going to be in charge again? Oy!
aKG1 about 4 years ago
By now they should know that she can’t be late for work after dropping them off at school.
jagedlo about 4 years ago
It appears that the answer to both questions is “yes”!
Ellis97 about 4 years ago
When Marcie says she’ll leave without them, she means it.
bjballard1 about 4 years ago
You only have to do this once, and they learn that you mean what you say!
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace about 4 years ago
Don’t make a promise you won’t keep.
Bruce1253 about 4 years ago
Insanity is hereditary. . . . You get it from your kids.
kab2rb about 4 years ago
Mom took your bluff, what you 2 going to do now?
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace about 4 years ago
One of our bus drivers called in every morning to complain about children dragging around coming to the bus stop and tomorrow she was going to leave them. Every day.
One week, she was out and I covered for her. They drug around, same as always.
That afternoon, I called the Assistant Principal to the bus while all the children were there ad explained compassionately, “Miz Jackson, most of these children are going to be late to school tomorrow morning because I am going to show up at their stop at ten minutes to seven and they are not going to be there, so their parents are going to have to find other rides for them because I will leave.”
She explained she understood and would be looking for them when they finally got there.
“Now, remember to tell your mommies when you get home to start lining up rides for when you get left.”
They assured me they would, and most did.
It turned out it wasn’t necessary. The next morning, they were all lined up and ready to go, over 20 of them from he housing project, with parents herding them. At nine minutes to seven, all were sitting, buckled up, and on their way to school. It was that way all week and the first two days after their regular driver came back.
(Margaret meant well.)
Ukko wilko about 4 years ago
If you make a threat/promise you must follow through or you lose credibility. So, it is wise to be careful what you threaten or promise.
Shikamoo Premium Member about 4 years ago
I like someone who keeps their word. You know what to expect.
Ceeg22 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Our Mom always gave us 5 minutes. But we were still in bed when she said it.