Chat today!

In regards to the question about cell phones when parents pick up kids...our daycare is a "Cell Phone Free Zone". Parents have been asked - In writing- to leave their cell's outside so they can concentrate on their kids...

I don't think you can judge someone's parenting style or ability from the way their kids act outside the home. They might try their best to get their kids to say "please" and "thank you", but aren't having any luck. Nor can you assume someone is a bad parent because they talk on their cell phones. Some people have blackberries and whatnot paid for by their employers and have to have it on at all times. I agree with Jenn's daycare's policy- a flat out policy is the best way to deal with the problem. The technology hasn't been around long enough for us to have well-established and universally accepted ettiquette in regards to it. I use wlaks with my dog as a opportunity to return phone calls without annoying my husband while he's trying to watch the news or something. It will take some time, but people will learn a way to live with cell phones and be courteous.

Sorry I missed this chat but I was driving to a business meeting with 4 other colleagues. I know that at least 3 of them are my political opposites and they were becoming quite vocal about it last week. Thanks for your advice, Robin. I asked them not to discuss politics and they didn't! It did help that our boss also backed me up on this and announced at our Tuesday morning staff meeting that we should not be talking politics in the workplace. I missed all the day-after coverage on NPR, but it was the only way to deal with the situation.