Dulwich Village Schools - Mornings

[Joylo]

I love Dulwich Village and the primary schools, but am I the only person who has a problem with trying to negotiate my way along the pavement in a rush to the station in the morning? It seems parents and children are either walking along three abreast oblivious to anyone coming or going, or otherwise children are hurtling ahead on scooters. On two occasions I have had a near miss with a child almost scooting into me. I have four (albeit older) children myself, but could parents kindly be (and teach their little ones to be) a little more considerate of others?

[lindylou]

I take it you don't have children. I have one adult son and one 6 year old grandson. I am in my 60s, live alone, and my absolute pleasures are : seeing children happy and laughing, listening to birdsong, loving animals, walking in the local parks. When I was younger I was more at risk from pogo sticks and space hoppers, but it didnt worry me. We have to appreciate that children are little dynamic forces of energy and let them be that.-also is there a possibility that you are looking at your phone ratber than mix ow Wiwatching where you're going - just a thought

[rendelharris]

Firstly, the OP does have children, as she states. Secondly, I think it's revolting to accuse someone who objects to bad behaviour from children of being childless - do you have any idea what a person on an internet forum might have gone through, what children they might have lost, what heartbreak they may have suffered? Don't just bandy that about thoughtlessly, especially as, as I said, it has no validity anyway. And thirdly, one can adore children and still find it bloody annoying to have to step into the road when forced to by a trio of parents pushing buggies walking three abreast and completely ignoring common courtesy.

[lindylou]

Calm down. I dont know what provoked your outburst. Im sorry if I upset you, thats not in my nature. I woukd never hurt anyones feelings, equally. Neither should you. I also find your post abusive, intolerable and unacceptable.

[rendelharris]

There isn't a word there that could be considered abusive and you know it. Your post, on the other hand, is insensitive and extremely silly.

[Joylo]

Actually I have four children, two girls and two boys, all of whom have had a happy, fulfilled childhood. I have also been a teacher and love being around happy playful children. My point is, and your response illustrates exactly what I mean, is that if we equate controlling children's behaviour in public areas if they are being unruly with curtailing their happiness, then those children will grow into adults who also believe they can do what they like without a care for others, if that is what makes them happy. There is a time And a place for boisterous behaviour - parks and playgrounds, not a busy street with cars and pedestrians.

[Joylo]

Rendelharris, absolutely. My complaint is more towards parents' failure or disinclination to control their children in potentially dangerous situations.

[lindylou]

Thank God, thank god that the families I know and love are upper middle class, rather than lower. Take a leaf out of their books. Ps you are now blocked

[rendelharris]

I entirely agree. Like you, I was a teacher for many years and love children, but don't love parents who don't make sure their children aren't a danger or inconvenience to themselves and others.

[rendelharris]

Blocked by whom, pray? "Thank God, thank god that the families I know and love are upper middle class, rather than lower." I think that tells us all we need to know about you.

[lindylou]

Have pmd you

[rendelharris]

If you are referring to me rather than the OP, I have received no such message, but please don't trouble yourself; your last post clearly identified you as someone with whom it would be not only pointless but extremely irritating to correspond.

[Joylo]

Upper middle class rather than lower? Really? What on earth has that got to do with anything. Manners, or lack of, are the issue and have nothing to do with class.

[rendelharris]

Hear hear, Joylo.

[Isaac]

Dear Joylo, I support Lindylou on this one, you show a clear lack of patience and understanding of children on their way to school, may I suggest that instead you stay inside and keep your codgerish attitudes to yourselves. We should pride ourselves on the multiple offers of excellent education in Dulwich and the child friendly atmosphere that comes with it. Lindylou's attitude is welcome in Dulwich, yours is not.

[TheArtfulDogger]

This sums lindylou up nicely https://youtu.be/4VxkltwS9g0

What a bizarre set of comments

[rendelharris]

Isaac Wrote:

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> Dear Joylo, I support Lindylou on this one, you

> show a clear lack of patience and understanding of

> children on their way to school, may I suggest

> that instead you stay inside and keep your

> codgerish attitudes to yourselves. We should pride

> ourselves on the multiple offers of excellent

> education in Dulwich and the child friendly

> atmosphere that comes with it. Lindylou's attitude

> is welcome in Dulwich, yours is not.

Don't you just love it when someone registers on the forum at 17.59 and leaves their first comment supporting someone immediately afterwards! Transparent.

[Josiah]

Dear "Rendell" Harris and "Joylo", i quite frankly think it's embarrassing that you've both resorted to bullying another user to prop up your antiquated and quite frankly mean spirited opinions on "how children should behave" in Dulwich. Dulwich is a beautifully unique, young and vibrant community in the sense that it is home to a wide range of schools which provide an exemplary education to young children. Thank goodness we as a community are still a home to people like lindylou, and aren't populated by miserable dinosaurs such as yourselves.

[rendelharris]

Josiah Wrote:

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> Dear "Rendell" Harris and "Joylo", i quite frankly

> think it's embarrassing that you've both resorted

> to bullying another user to prop up your

> antiquated and quite frankly mean spirited

> opinions on "how children should behave" in

> Dulwich. Dulwich is a beautifully unique, young

> and vibrant community in the sense that it is home

> to a wide range of schools which provide an

> exemplary education to young children. Thank

> goodness we as a community are still a home to

> people like lindylou, and aren't populated by

> miserable dinosaurs such as yourselves.

Another who registered at 17.56 and left their first comment immediately, this is hilarious! How many more new users are we going to welcome, Lindylou?! We've had an Isaac and a Josiah, I suggest you go for Nebuchadnezzar next...

[Isaac]

Rendel Harris since you have clearly failed to put together a coherent argument that disproves mine, you have once again resorted to bullying tactics used against Lindylou and now myself, one must wonder what else you are capable of bar bullying people on social media forums!

[TheArtfulDogger]

Admin, can you check the ip of the posters josiah, lindylou and Isaac to see if they are the same person using multiple ids ?

Interesting that the two new posters all biblical names, who next will they appear as ? "Bealzabub" is my next prediction !

[rendelharris]

TheArtfulDogger Wrote:

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> Admin, can you check the ip of the posters josiah,

> lindylou and Isaac to see if they are the same

> person using multiple ids ?

>

> Interesting that the two new posters all biblical

> names, who next will they appear as ? "Bealzabub"

> is my next prediction !

;-)

[Josiah]

Hi "Rendell" Harris - The fact that this post has been brought to my attention recently does not impact in the slightest my right to pass comment. All you do by responding in this manner is render your own views yet more futile. Why don't you consider the fact that you've reacted outrageously to a perfectly reasonable response - embarrassing.

[rendelharris]

Josiah Wrote:

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> Hi "Rendell" Harris - The fact that this post has

> been brought to my attention recently does not

> impact in the slightest my right to pass comment.

> All you do by responding in this manner is render

> your own views yet more futile. Why don't you

> consider the fact that you've reacted outrageously

> to a perfectly reasonable response - embarrassing.

At least I'm using my own name (which is Rendel, by the way) and only one ID.

[lindylou]

Do you know what Artful Dodger youre tbe one that needs checking out. Your comments to people on this forum are gross. I dont need to explain to you or anyone else who Josiah and Isaac are, other than to say they are family.0