We’ve all found ourselves in a chaotic morning routine—rushing to gather school supplies, lunches, and homework, only to realize our children are about to be late for school. Instead of sneaking into the school office to sign them in, consider taking a humorous approach like one witty mom who provided a refreshingly honest excuse for her daughter’s tardiness.
Reddit user Jamie shared an image of a note her friend penned for her daughter Lily, explaining the reason for her late arrival. In the “reason for being tardy” section, the mother simply wrote “poor time management.” While it’s debatable whether being late reflects on parenting skills, sometimes it truly does. Many commenters chimed in with their own nostalgic tales of being tardy to school, often due to their parents’ chaotic mornings.
As a physician and parent, I can relate. My own children rarely miss the bus, as the alternative is an endless line of cars that delays my work day. However, that doesn’t mean our mornings are devoid of chaos; mismatched shoes and forgotten homework frequently plague us as we hurry out the door. I realize that if I woke up just a little earlier and encouraged my kids to be more responsible, we could avoid the morning rush. So yes, I’ll admit that poor time management is often the culprit behind our frantic bus stop sprints.
It’s essential for parents not to be too hard on themselves. We juggle numerous responsibilities, and while we can find plenty of excuses for tardiness, sometimes the blame does fall on us—and that’s perfectly fine.
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In summary, a dose of humor can go a long way in addressing the inevitable tardiness of our children, reminding us that it’s okay to own up to our parenting mishaps from time to time.