I am a parent of children at a school. I also teach there but only a few hours a week.
I attend a course with other parents who are in one of my child's class. Whilst getting ready some Mums were gossiping. I never get involved in this or say anything about school either, but am always friendly. However as I came nearer they started whispering and turning their backs on me in a very obvious way. It was all rather unpleasant so I asked if everything was OK. They then turned on me saying "We'd never tell you- you're a teacher" and other "us and them" stuff which made me feel really silly and about 12 again. They then moved away, continued whispering and blanked me for the rest of the class. It sounds ridiculous but left me feeling really uncomfortable and wondering whether I should leave this class and other social type things where parents from the same school go.
Has anyone else experienced this and how did you handle it?
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goldenlilliesdaffodillies · 24/06/2014 13:07
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