beth1 Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 I went to the hosptial this afternoon for a 6 months check up on my ear (more commonly known as the bi-annual bore, because its boring!!!!). I got to the hosptial car park, when a little girl about 16 months old came out with her parents. The girl smilled and waved at me, then of course the parents looked a little confused. We walked passed each other and I heard one of the parents say ummm maybe she's a childcare worker!! and walked off. Do we as childcare workers give off a slient signal to other children and parents? I think its a little strange to say what they did. Anyway I went in to the department, again more children smiling and waving. :wacko: I also saw to of the children I looked after at placement school. By the way if your asking I am fine, just got to go back in February for the next bi-annual bore! Plus visit with mum on Wednesday. Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Heh, I think you must be right, I always have random kids waving/talking/smiling at me, maybe we do give off signals cos I'm often being asked if I'm a teacher! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Good grief, I hope there arent any silent signals. You know when you're in a supermarket and the grizzely child with the parent who never talks to it is in every aisle you need.... Glad things are ok with the ears beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Pleased the bore went ok . Could be something in what you say Beth. I commented to my OH about parents not warning their children not to speak to strangers because I often have strange children coming up to me and starting conversations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Running Bunny Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 My sister is convinced that I have some kind of aura around me that indicates I'm 'child friendly' Whenever we go out together, children will watch me, turn their heads in pushchairs or stop in front of me and look. Hope the aura is visible to Baby Bunny!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wolfie Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Ahhhh, I'm sure that it will be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfy Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 It certainly feels like that sometimes.... I was in a shower block on a camp site the other day when a little girl I have never met before comes in and asks me whether I have seen hannah, so I gently tell her I don't know who hannah is and she informs me she is her sister (obviously!!). So I suggest that perhaps she has made her way back to the caravan/tent. Two minutes later she brings hannah back to introduce me and then proceeds to ask me a million and one questions whilst I'm trying to brush my teeth!! Elfy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 I get it from children and parents. I'm always the one in the supermarket queue who has the person behind tell them their whole life story!!!!!! My husband always says that I must have it written some where in special ink that says I will listen to everybody. I'm always the one to find the lost child or the elderly lady who wants me to help them. Maybe its that we give of a friendly aura At least it is the nice side of life!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beth1 Posted August 16, 2007 Author Share Posted August 16, 2007 Ok it happened again this afternoon, however not at a hosptial this time. I was walking back to my car from an interview when a little girl of 18-24 months old started smile, wave and repeatly say 'hi'. I heard mum talking to her friend say who that etc, then mum's friend said maybe she works with children. Then as I carried on walking past, that person said well she has a warm, caring, friendly and loves children. Well I think that how we could be comming across to children and parent maybe. :wacko: Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I have to agree, although it's a bit of problem, as we don't always give the same aura to parents/carers - I've had some killing looks from people who obviously regard me as a predatory monster because I've smiled and waved back - I don't REALLY look that bad, do I??? And glad your ears are OK! Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMaz Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I have to agree, although it's a bit of problem, as we don't always give the same aura to parents/carers - I've had some killing looks from people who obviously regard me as a predatory monster because I've smiled and waved back - I don't REALLY look that bad, do I???Sue Funnily enough Sue - I only get those looks from parents once they know me. I'm not called the "telling off teacher" for nothing... Maz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Funny you should say that!!! I think we do send of some kind of signal..have just returned from a lovely hot 1 week of doing nothing in Turkey with my family and friends (11 of us altogether) . My friend just also happens to be joint supervisor with me and all week little kids have been coming up to us in the pool, around the hotel and started playing with us, smiling, & waving. Now I know kids do this but we weren't the only adults around so why us......it was a bit like a bus mans holiday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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