OneRoomHomeSchool Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 My dd 12 takes health class at her PS. Here is rule #10 for that class: 10. Respect others and the classroom by cleaning up after yourself mom doesn't live here. WHY add the mom thing? :confused: So am I just tired or would that bug you too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 I think that's a common saying; we had a sign at my old office "Wash your own dishes, your mom doesn't work here." or something like that. The funny thing is, my dd does the dishes here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArwenA Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 That type of saying has always grated on my nerves! When I was a kid I was expected to do chores and I expect the same from my kids. They don't complain very often, especially when I get imaginative and make the chores fun. Who doesn't want to be polishing their treasure (aka washing the dishes)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in Orlando Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 I think it's kind of annoying, but not malicious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 It could bug me. Seems to me it kind of puts mom down to the clean up crew, but I'm sure they mean it tongue in cheek.:eek: Now, I'll add that I don't always find demeaning humor funny. But, I am what I yam... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneRoomHomeSchool Posted January 26, 2008 Author Share Posted January 26, 2008 I think it's kind of annoying, but not malicious. Right, I didn't take it as malicious...but golly, it sure got my knickers in a knot! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKshanmar Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Instead of it being a cut to moms, you can translate it as "Take care of yourself, because we can't love you enough to take care of you like your mom does." Is that a stretch?!;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin in Tx Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Instead of it being a cut to moms, you can translate it as "Take care of yourself, because we can't love you enough to take care of you like your mom does." Is that a stretch?!;) I don't think that's a stretch at all. To me, it says, "You must take 100% responsibility for yourself here because your usual back up/overseer is not here to check your work and make sure you do what you're supposed to do." Or, better yet, "Heads up. You're on your own." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle T Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 I AM the one who cleans up and does the dishes. Although DS is expected to bring dirty dishes to the sink. I would just consider the sign a nod to the fact that mom's are generally the one's doing most housework. Michelle T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindyg Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Doesn't bug me at all. :) It's true: Mom isn't there and kids have to clean up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne in ABQ Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 My guess is that the sign isn't directed at *your* dd. It is directed at those kids who are used to having their moms cleaning up after them. Your dd is used to cleaning up after herself, so she can just ignore the sign. It wasn't directed at you either, since obviously *your* mom isn't there. So, just ignore the sign. It's like going to a park that has a sign saying, "Keep your dog off the grass". If you don't have a dog, you can ignore the sign. If you don't have a messy daughter, you can both ignore the sign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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