Recently, I was at the school picking up my kids when I spotted the principal stationed by the entrance, stopping each parent as they left. “Please read and sign,” she instructed, distributing copies of her freshly printed letter. “Sure,” I replied, juggling my children’s backpacks and lunch boxes, all while catching a glimpse of the title: Car Line Guidelines.
Oh great, here we go again.
Honestly, it’s baffling that these memos are even necessary. The concept of a car line isn’t exactly rocket science, and adults shouldn’t need a detailed guide on how to avoid being inconsiderate. Yet, here we are.
After getting the kids settled at home, I read through the rest of the letter. “Please don’t text and drive in the parking lot. Please remain in your vehicle during pickup. If your child needs a moment, please find a parking spot and walk them in.”
These polite requests are wearing thin. Our principal is a gem, bless her heart, but she’s shown incredible patience, sending out three memos this year alone. While I admire her diplomatic approach, it’s clear that we need to ditch the pleasantries. Adults should not need to be reminded how to behave like, well, adults in the car line.
These rules are straightforward—not complicated at all—and I’m fed up with those inconsiderate folks making this process a nightmare for everyone else. It’s time to address the truth that everyone else is thinking. So, listen up, Karen.
Grabs the mic
For the last time, let’s stop being self-centered in the school car line. It doesn’t matter if your morning coffee hasn’t kicked in; showing basic consideration is not too much to ask. Take a moment to follow some simple guidelines and at least pretend to have your life together between 7:00 and 8:00 a.m. Just one hour—that’s all we ask. After that, you can go back to your chaotic life, chatting on your phone and holding up lines everywhere you go.
Can’t imagine why a grown-up would struggle with this system? My toddler could explain it to you—it’s that easy.
- Drive up
- Drop off
- Drive away
That’s it. If you need to check if your child’s lunch is still edible, find a parking space. If you can’t recall whether there’s something in the backpack that needs your signature, find a parking space. If your kids are fighting in the backseat, find a parking space.
Please, for the love of decency, do not ruin it for the rest of us.
Parenting is challenging; I get it. We all have those days when the convenience of a car line is just not going to happen. I’ve been there, too, when the thought of parking and unloading everything feels like too much. But let’s face it: if parking and walking your kids into school is the worst part of your day, you’re doing okay. However, if you choose to inconvenience everyone else because you weren’t prepared, well, we all know what that makes you: an inconsiderate jerk.
Yup, I said it. These rules aren’t complex, and you’ve seen them before. If you still can’t be considerate, then you’re simply selfish. If you’re texting and driving, you’re the reigning Queen of Selfishness, and it’s time to stop that nonsense.
Spoiler alert: Nobody enjoys dealing with a self-absorbed person. If you can’t follow a few simple instructions designed to make life easier for everyone, maybe it’s time to find a different way to get your children to school.
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In summary, we need to prioritize courtesy in the school car line to make the pickup experience better for everyone. Let’s all agree to be a little more considerate and make this process smoother for ourselves and our children.
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