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Wingus Dingus

(9,173 posts)
3. Ha, I love it. There should be a few dads on duty in every school.
Sat Oct 23, 2021, 05:01 PM
Oct 2021

I guess there could be moms on duty, but that won't keep the peace like large burly dads. Sexist, but true.

forgotmylogin

(7,964 posts)
11. No reason to leave moms out as well!
Sat Oct 23, 2021, 08:23 PM
Oct 2021

It'd be awesome if schools also had community moms on deck to encourage students, to talk to if they need advice or help, and give out "the look" when kids aren't behaving!

Wingus Dingus

(9,173 posts)
12. Moms were always at my schools, they were lunch ladies
Sat Oct 23, 2021, 08:39 PM
Oct 2021

or volunteers or classroom assistants. I don't mean to belittle their contributions, certainly.

karin_sj

(1,385 posts)
6. So glad I watched that video
Sat Oct 23, 2021, 06:48 PM
Oct 2021

It was so nice to see something so positive and heartwarming. I love these dads!

Oppaloopa

(965 posts)
10. They look like city workers to me. The city and Unions can work together to do this Cover them for
Sat Oct 23, 2021, 07:33 PM
Oct 2021

a hour or 2 each week. they will get volunteers.

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