We’ve all experienced those chaotic mornings when you’re scrambling to gather library books, lunches, and homework, only to realize that your kids are running late for school. Instead of sneaking into the office to sign them in, how about taking a page from this clever mom’s book? She shared the most amusing excuse for her daughter’s tardiness that was both simple and brutally honest.
Reddit user Jamie posted a snapshot of the note her friend wrote for her daughter Mia, which simply stated “bad parenting” in the reason for being late section. While one could argue that being late doesn’t always stem from poor parenting, let’s be real—sometimes it does. Many Redditors chimed in with their own childhood tales of chronic tardiness that often involved some pretty goofy situations.
As for me, my kids are usually on time, mainly because if they miss the bus, I find myself stuck in an endless car line, making me late for work too. However, that doesn’t mean our mornings are free from chaos—think mismatched shoes and unbrushed teeth as we dash to catch that bus. I know that if I simply woke up a bit earlier and instilled a sense of responsibility in my kids, we could avoid the morning sprint entirely. So, I’m ready to own up to it: yes, bad parenting does play a role in those last-minute dashes to the bus stop. Guilty as charged!
But let’s not be too hard on ourselves as parents. Life is busy, and there are countless reasons why kids might not make it to school on time. Sure, some of those moments are our fault, but that’s perfectly okay.
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In summary, this mom’s clever excuse for her daughter’s tardiness reminds us that sometimes, we need to embrace the truth and have a laugh about our parenting mishaps. After all, we’re all in this together!