tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308981464139716859.post25316040888316773..comments2023-09-09T06:16:38.457-07:00Comments on Mel, A Dramatic Mommy: Am I Overreacting? Advice NeededMelanie Sheridanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04100313047776018999noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308981464139716859.post-23145831371195145612010-09-21T13:47:38.427-07:002010-09-21T13:47:38.427-07:00I feel your pain - completely. 1) it isn't jus...I feel your pain - completely. 1) it isn't just public schools - neither of the kid's private schools allow treats for birthdays (and it does make me sad b/c I think cupcakes and such on birthday are fun - but *sigh* I guess I understand the sugar overload. 2) I do understand why the hypocrisy bothers you , 3) I think I agree about letting him have some popsicles every now and then - fitting in and having fun with friends is important and finally - don't even get me started on school fundraisers :)ExtraordinaryMommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18227280678269543878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308981464139716859.post-82232052578402302272010-09-21T12:38:14.715-07:002010-09-21T12:38:14.715-07:00I'd probably let it go but I am appalled that ...I'd probably let it go but I am appalled that your school won't let you bring sweets or whatever to school if it is their bday!! I think that is sad!Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09546005328367734468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308981464139716859.post-56620170325933909312010-09-21T11:23:03.893-07:002010-09-21T11:23:03.893-07:00I get why the hypocrisy bothers you. I can't ...I get why the hypocrisy bothers you. I can't stand that type of thing either. I guess you have to ask yourself whether this is a battle you want, or need, to fight. Could you tell them that you are confused by the mixed message, see what their response is, and then respond accordingly?JenniferfromLaJollahttp://theworldaccordingtojennifer.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308981464139716859.post-18857422932892688402010-09-21T10:46:12.764-07:002010-09-21T10:46:12.764-07:00I see your frustration, but I'd probably let t...I see your frustration, but I'd probably let this one go. I'd also let him have the popsicle on Fridays. Part of it is the popsicle, but part of it is being part of the crowd. It's fun. <br /><br />Believe me, there will be some much bigger issues later and you want to save your credibility for whatever that fight is.Jenn @ Juggling Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14455967210924573398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308981464139716859.post-31654207727902857032010-09-21T10:40:18.216-07:002010-09-21T10:40:18.216-07:00I'm just wading into the crazy culture of the ...I'm just wading into the crazy culture of the public school system up here in Canada and I think you should feel free to write them a letter. Goodness knows they have no problem telling parents when they aren't happy with us!Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02509305523940634182noreply@blogger.com