Bus drivers are a huge part of our children’s everyday lives, driving our kids to school and back, keeping them safe in traffic and watching them grow. Unfortunately, they are often not given the credit they deserve. As parents, there are several ways you can show your gratitude for their patience and hard work. Besides giving small tokens of appreciation once a year, changing your attitude towards your school bus drivers is the best way to build a good rapport. Here are some key attitude shifts you should make!
Riding a bus is too dangerous
School buses are specially designed to be safe for children. That is why they all have padded seats and seat belts. As a vehicle, the school bus sits higher off the ground, making it much safer in comparison to a car in case of a collision.
Children get bullied on the bus
Bullying is an issue that has to be dealt with both at home and in school. Remember that there is only one bus driver and often more than 50 children, and if bullying happens on the bus, the driver might not always be able to react. Be kind and try talking to all parties before pointing fingers.
Your child would never cause any trouble
Take the driver’s comments and complaints seriously. Nobody questions that your child is a good and well-behaved kid, but that doesn’t mean he or she will never get into trouble. Be patient, talk to the driver without raising your voice and hear him or her out to solve the problem.
Don’t be late
In today’s busy world there are a lot of reasons why you might be late. But don’t be surprised if your kid’s bus driver doesn’t accept your excuses. Remember, school bus drivers need to get a whole group of students home in time and will not leave your kid on the street to wait for you all alone. Be on time.
Respect the traffic rules
When you see a school bus stopping, slow down and pay extra attention to kids crossing the street. There is no excuse for speeding in these circumstances.
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