Anastasia got off the bus today with gum in her hair. Not cool.
Turns out, most of the kids on the bus like to make fun of her and few of her friends.
Today they were pouring water on her, throwing food at her and ultimately put gum in her hair.
If course she got off the bus crying and ran home. And as soon as she got there I ran to the bus, had the bus driver come outside and explain to me how this happened on his bus.
His response, “I drive the bus, that’s what MY job is.”
Of course this did not sit well with me. I called the bus dispatch and ultimately the director in charge of the busses for this area.
Oh, and yes, I was hot!
I am waiting to hear back from
the director and find out what she is going to do about this, because this is an every day occurance on this bus and it has to be stopped.
The school is K through 8, so there is already enough issues with control and the kids not mixing well, then add a non-attentive bus driver and all he’ll breaks lose every day.
I got enough emotions going on, I sure don’t need Anastasia having a horrible days also.
Oh, and by the way, Canola Oil works wonders for getting gum out of hair. Thanks to my sister for figuring that one out.
6:58 am on April 16th, 2009
Auggie:
Good for you! Talk to everyone who needs to hear about this: drivers, director, teachers, other parents, the PTA, etc. Bullying CANNOT be accepted, period. Get to the bottom of it and share the results with all of us…
Also, tell Anastasia that she’s loved and bigger than any boy or girl sillyness. She needs to find a cluster of friends to fight back (not necessarily fighting-fighting, but yoyu get the idea). Bullies are ALWAYS cowardly and if they get a clear sign they will think twice or de-escalate…
8:52 am on April 20th, 2009
Hi, I like the way you write and Anastasia’s stories,
Congratulations!I will be returning to read you.
5:44 am on June 12th, 2010
hi..this the first time i ran on your blog…it’s…hmm…how shouldi put it…it’s hwlping me a lot..on realizing I AM NOT ALONE! thanks and will be reading teh rest of your blog tonight….good luck with u and ur anastacia….
5:46 am on June 12th, 2010
been more than i year since u write here..hope you’re doing well on your journey as a single dad….