This global pandemic has dragged on for nearly a year, and while many parents hoped that virtual schooling would be a short-lived endeavor, here we are—still navigating the chaos. Most of us have encountered our fair share of virtual schooling blunders, and honestly, it’s time to chuckle at the ridiculousness of it all.
As some kids return to in-person classes, many parents are still assisting their children with remote learning. Others are frantically trying to keep track of the ever-changing schedules in hybrid programs. It appears that for numerous families, this situation will continue until the end of the school year.
With parents balancing work-from-home responsibilities, preparing countless meals (okay, maybe not 312, but it feels like it), facilitating remote learning, and managing a household during a global crisis, it’s no wonder things go awry. There’s no reason to feel ashamed or defeated; we’re all doing our best in a challenging time.
We’re all just trying to roll with the punches, hoping the “school gods” are watching over us to ensure our kids don’t fall too far behind. And remember, you’re not alone in this struggle.
I can personally attest that I’m no expert when it comes to guiding my kids through virtual schooling. Keeping up with the schedules of four children is a Herculean task. I frequently forget at least one Zoom session each day, and some mornings, it takes a small eternity to get everyone logged in correctly. More than once, I’ve accidentally placed my first grader in a fourth grader’s class!
My youngest is lagging behind on assignments because she needs my constant support. Meanwhile, my older kids are pretty much self-sufficient, and my preschooler has embraced a lifestyle of nudity. If one more schedule changes, I might just “accidentally” crush a couple of devices in my driveway.
And what’s up with kids unmuting their mics at the worst possible moments? Yet, when it’s time for them to respond, their microphones mysteriously fail. You’d expect some privacy at home, but many of us have been caught either yelling or uttering a few colorful words during class.
One mom confessed to getting a bit too enthusiastic during Vice President Kamala Harris’s swearing-in ceremony, dropping some “f-bombs” before realizing her preschooler was still in a Zoom class. Another received a call from the principal after accidentally using the word “jerk” during her child’s unmuted session. And let’s not forget the time a third grader’s mic was on when he shouted, “She has a TURD in her mouth!” referring to their puppy who mistook the cat’s litter box for a buffet.
As virtual learning continues, it feels like there’s always a camera rolling somewhere in the house. It’s inevitable that someone will unintentionally showcase something inappropriate to a Zoom classroom full of children. Dads have been spotted in their boxers, moms in their bras, and, unfortunately, some have been caught with even less on.
Take Ashley Brown, who accidentally turned her daughter’s Zoom session into an impromptu biology lesson. After stepping out of the shower, she wandered across her bedroom, only to hear her seven-year-old say, “Hang on, Bella.” Bella then suggested, “I think we need to hang up. We might all be in trouble.” Ashley quickly realized her daughter had moved the class from the home office to her bedroom, leaving a whole group of kids with quite the view. It’s hard to tell if she was laughing or crying, but she certainly managed to roll with the punches.
This entire situation is beyond absurd, yet it’s our reality, and we’re all just trying to cope. The comedy duo “I Mom So Hard,” consisting of Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley, perfectly captures the craziness of virtual schooling in one of their videos.
So, let’s embrace the laughter, because sometimes that’s all we can do to keep ourselves from crying.
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Summary:
In a year filled with challenges due to the ongoing pandemic, many parents are still grappling with the absurdities of virtual schooling. From hilarious Zoom mishaps to the chaos of juggling schedules, these experiences serve as a reminder that we’re all in this together. The humor found in these situations can provide a much-needed reprieve from the stress of remote learning.