Jeany Posted March 26, 2015 Posted March 26, 2015 Last Friday I had a parent rant and rave at me about infection control because her child had head lice, so it is my fault. When she realised I wasn't going to accept responsibility she turned to a photo on Tapestry of child in planting area with no coat and now child has sniffles. 2 weeks a go we had 2 days of beautiful weather here, child was planting got hot so took her coat off, but as I am (her words) staff I should stop her. So why of all the children in today did it have to be this one that gets her finger shut in cupboard door, Aaaarrrrrrgggghhhhhh! !!!!!! Quote
louby loo Posted March 26, 2015 Posted March 26, 2015 It's the law of early years that all unfortunate incidents will happen like this I'm afraid... :rolleyes: :1b 1 Quote
Poohshouse Posted March 26, 2015 Posted March 26, 2015 It is always the way! If it makes you feel better when I was a new manager (many moons ago!) a parent shouted at me 'Well we never had head lice in the nursery when the other manager was here!' :huh: 2 Quote
Panders Posted March 26, 2015 Posted March 26, 2015 Butter side down I'm afraid. Most nurseries will have "that" child if anything is going to happen - it's going to happen to them. We have one at the moment - mum always appears just as he's taken his hat off in the garden - he is the one that appears to not be able to walk in a straight line and trips up his own feet, or walks into something/someone etc., mum's very good about it though. This morning when he came in he had just fallen off of his scooter - so at least it happens for her too. Quote
lashes2508 Posted March 27, 2015 Posted March 27, 2015 Inform your parents that a cold is a virus not from getting cold ! Quote
Jeany Posted March 27, 2015 Author Posted March 27, 2015 Inform your parents that a cold is a virus not from getting cold ! Oh I did and these parents are both nurses! 1 Quote
lashes2508 Posted March 27, 2015 Posted March 27, 2015 Oh I did and these parents are both nurses! Oh no - damned if you do damned if don't scenarios - maybe we should suggest instead of stay and play , have your say and keep away ! 2 Quote
MarshaD Posted March 29, 2015 Posted March 29, 2015 (edited) We've got one like that... Week one - pinched her finger putting lid on a pen. Mum asked that we didn't let her play with pens Week two - got scratched by another child in a buggy gate incident (I was on a home visit). Mum sent angry email asking us to look after her child. Week three - no misadventure Week four - child discouraged from taking trolley in the playhouse started to cry was picked up and comforted on and off until we realised we were late heading inside and dropped everything to tidy up. Child howling at the gate - Mum was watching us. V ticked off that we weren't comforting her child to say the least. Child didn't come in for two days and I was sure she'd pulled her, but turns out she was ill and will return after the break. Really hoping three's a charm! Edited March 29, 2015 by MarshaD Quote
sunnyday Posted March 29, 2015 Posted March 29, 2015 I have two very accident prone children at the mo - but comfortingly they might have the most entries in my accident book but they also have the most entries in my 'existing injury' record :1b As for a parent 'ranting and raving' - hmmm - would get pretty short shrift if any tried that with me - it would be a very calm "do you wish to make a formal complaint, I will prepare the paperwork for you" - this would be accompanied by very best 'hard stare' 4 Quote
Guest Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 Oh I did and these parents are both nurses! Obviously not very good ones !! Quote
Guest Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 I have two very accident prone children at the mo - but comfortingly they might have the most entries in my accident book but they also have the most entries in my 'existing injury' record :1b As for a parent 'ranting and raving' - hmmm - would get pretty short shrift if any tried that with me - it would be a very calm "do you wish to make a formal complaint, I will prepare the paperwork for you" - this would be accompanied by very best 'hard stare' Quivering Quote
Jeany Posted April 1, 2015 Author Posted April 1, 2015 Obviously not very good ones !! I couldn't possibly have an opinion as I am "only children's staff", I remained calm as I expect cultural differences play a part in their views. Quote
Guest Posted April 1, 2015 Posted April 1, 2015 You have to let parents know that you are the professional and why you do what you do Be strong, carry an air of ' knowledge and importance' Use research and qoute it to back what you do Have a great Easter break Quote
Jeany Posted April 1, 2015 Author Posted April 1, 2015 I remained calm while making my point quite clear. Easter came just at the right time :-) Quote
HappyMaz Posted April 1, 2015 Posted April 1, 2015 It is hard not to judge sometimes, isn't it? Sometimes you really do get to the stage of wanting to saying 'perhaps you'd like to find alternative provision for your child, since you're obviously very unhappy with the way we do things here'. Chin up: this too shall pass. :1b 2 Quote
garrison Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 It is hard not to judge sometimes, isn't it? Sometimes you really do get to the stage of wanting to saying 'perhaps you'd like to find alternative provision for your child, since you're obviously very unhappy with the way we do things here'. Chin up: this too shall pass. :1b We have actually said this on occasion-they soon back track 1 Quote
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