As I drove my son to kindergarten, he suddenly declared, “Mom! I really don’t want to go to school!” It took every bit of restraint not to reply, “Honestly? Same here! Let’s skip it, grab a smoothie, and binge-watch our favorite show instead.” The daily grind of school is exhausting for everyone involved.
1. Early Mornings
I have to rise and shine every single day. The only reason I graduated was to escape this early morning torture, and now I’m back at square one!
2. Language Concerns
Each day, I dread the possibility that today might be the day my child drops a curse word on the playground.
3. Getting Dressed
I miss out on cozy pajama days, which seriously hampers my motivation to keep up with laundry.
4. Lost Items
My child constantly misplaces stuff, and I’m left sifting through the school’s lost & found, a.k.a. “The Lice Box.”
5. Art Projects
While I can barely manage to get my kids bathed every night, the school expects me to find time for gluing cotton balls on projects and cutting out letters from magazines.
6. Endless Artwork
“Oh great! Another drawing that you’ll never let me toss out and expect me to treasure forever!”
7. Late Arrivals
The walk of shame to the school office when we’re tardy is far less enjoyable than the one I experienced in college.
8. PTA Drama
I wish someone had informed me that the same cliques from high school are now in charge of the PTA.
9. Constant Fundraising
I have relatives who don’t ask me for money as often as my kid’s school does for field trips, projects, book fairs, and popcorn day.
10. Homework
I can’t help but feel that homework is merely a way for my child’s teacher to gauge my level of involvement in parenting.
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In summary, school can be a challenging experience not just for kids but for their parents as well. From the early mornings and endless projects to the social politics of the PTA, the struggles are real for both generations.