Do you bring forgotten items to school? (children, learning, student)
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I have to admit, I do bring forgotten library books & instruments on band days.
My oldest (5th gr) was the biggest offender & we have had many discussions about remembering items, responsibility,etc...
We never took anything that had been forgotten no matter what it was. My children learned very early to be responsible for their school needs and to make sure everything was packed in their bag the night before.
I don't remember my mum ever bringing in something that I had forgot. Don't think I really forgot much anyway, except for homework (on purpose when I hadn't finished it) and PE kit occasionally (and if you forgot that you either sat out or had to do it in your underwear, no need for a parent to bring it in)
If they call and ask past that, they have $10 subtracted from their allowance for each subsequent trip.
Wow, so are they in the hole for allowance for a while? How much are these kids getting for allowance that they can have $10 subtracted? Or maybe the parent is taking the money back from the kids? LOL
Since my husband and I were both at work while they were at school we never (even one time)took anything to school for one of our children. And, in the all of the years from kindergarten to high school they never forgot even one thing that was important enough for them to call us at work.
So, either we had very, very responsible children or some of you may be indulging your children.
At the elementary school where I was a teacher it was (almost) always the same parents bringing forgotten items again, and again and again. For some children, it was a several time a week situation and the classroom teacher and office had to start refusing to let the child call home for their forgotten homework, library books or lunch.
If a child would say "My mom forgot to pack my ..." the teachers in my building (even the 4K teachers) would say "Your mother is not in my class, you are in my class and it is your responsibility to pack what you need for school". By the time most kids were in 2nd grade they rarely forgot any important.
I admit I do. My daughter very, very rarely forgets anything, so when she does and needs me to bring it to her, I do because she only asks if it is important. I think I have brought something to her 2-3 times total, and she is a senior in high school.
If it was an occasional thing, I would drop it off. My kids are fairly good about taking things in. If they had a big food mishap or my daughter got her period unexpectedly, I would certainly try to take a change of clothes to school. Just this year, my son managed to get his pants thoroughly soaked outside at recess falling into a puddle and I got a call from the school nurse asking to bring a full change of clothes.
My kids didn't forget things in elementary school because I knew their assignments and what was going on and made sure they had everything prior to leaving. I can't recall bringing them anything in middle school, however they did forget a folder or book in high school once in a while and called and asked if I'd drop it off in front of the school during brunch, which I did. They weren't required to bring certain books to class each day, so probably forgot that they had to bring it in on that particular day. It wasn't a big deal and we lived just 2 blocks away. Everyone forgets something sometime.
I brought my daughter her backpack that she left on the dining table as we rushed out the door on a crazy morning. It was only the one time, and she was in the first grade. I would not do it if it became a habit. But the reality is that she is much better than me about remembering stuff, so I hope she will reciprocate the favor for me once she's old enough to drive.
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Originally Posted by NYMD67
I have to admit, I do bring forgotten library books & instruments on band days.
My oldest (5th gr) was the biggest offender & we have had many discussions about remembering items, responsibility,etc...
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Originally Posted by raindrop101
I admit I do. My daughter very, very rarely forgets anything, so when she does and needs me to bring it to her, I do because she only asks if it is important. I think I have brought something to her 2-3 times total, and she is a senior in high school.
Why does everyone sound so sheepish about helping their kids out when they've forgotten something? I understand that kids need to be responsible and it shouldn't be happening every day, but it's not a crime to help out a family member in a bind.
This past Sunday I locked my keys in the gym at 6:30 a.m. (You let yourself in with a magnetic key fob.) I'm glad my husband brought me my extra key and didn't make me walk home to teach me a lesson.
Not everything is a "teachable moment." Sometimes people, including kids, forget stuff.
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