One of the things that does my head in is around 3pm on weekdays when parents pick up their kids from school.
Don’t get me wrong, I have no problem with them collecting their child – even in their cars, we do it too – but it’s the attitude they can leave their car wherever they like regardless of it blocking traffic or being placed in a no parking zone.
The level of entitlement of some parents picking up their kids is 70’s Rockstar standard.
Which is why I loved this passive aggressive sign at a school near where we live …
Love it.
Especially the ‘love them and leave them’ message underneath, because for me, it’s really saying this:
By all means drive your kid to school.
By all means give your kid a kiss and hug as they come/go.
But don’t get out the car … don’t dress your kid at the school gates … don’t hang around and talk to other parents
Come in. Kiss them hello/goodbye. Leave.
And while that may sound a bit harsh, it’s simply reminding parents that while your child means the World to you, the World doesn’t revolve around them.
Jesus … I’m coming in hot for a Monday aren’t I.