LISTEN: Rules of engagement when it comes to dropping the kids off at school

Schools have started last week Wednesday (18 January) as the stresses of getting kids to school has become even more stressful. 

I mean if you think about it, it’s already the start of the 2023 academic year and there’s a massive source of frustration to people who have to drop their kids off at school.

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Many listeners have called on us to compile an easy to understand guide for parents dropping kids at school.

Some of these listeners have went as far as write to us their frustrations as to why parents hold up the drop-off line. 

One listener on WhatsApp was so frustrated she wrote to us saying, "Under no circumstances just park slightly to the side of a narrow road, and casually stroll towards the school gate with your bundle of joy. 

Rendering a 2 way traffic to move freely is impossible", says Wilanda. 

Here's how it went down with Darren, Keri & Sky earlier today. 

This went so far, we even had a caller Mel, who wanted to share her feelings about the subject. 

To listen to how Mel reacted on-air, listen here. 

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So with the many messages flooding our social media platforms, DKS decided to share the simple rulebook for parents dropping kids at school. 

This rulebook was made possible by the many frustrated parents/guardians like Wilanda who were tired of not being able to have a safe and easier way to drop-off or pick up their kids due to distractions. 

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Here is a concise rulebook for parents dropping kids at school: 

1. Do not switch your hazards on to drop off your child in the middle of the road. 
2. In the parking lot, don't put your car in reverse and give someone hope that you are going to give up your parking spot if you are not intending on actually reversing.
3. If you see a parent trying to get out of the parking, do give them some space to facilitate this crucial move. 
4. The speedier the process of getting out of a parking spot, the faster another parent can get into said parking spot, which in turn eliminates the traffic hold up and queues caused by parents sitting there dead still with an indicator on.
5. Catch up with the moms of other learners somewhere other than in the parking lot - Chop Chop.
6. Under no circumstances just park slightly to the side of a narrow road, and casually stroll towards the school gate with your bundle of joy, rendering 2 way traffic to move freely impossible.
7. Do not block the entrance of residents that live opposite the school. People also have to take children to school.

We hope these guidelines have helped you especially those who really do need some guidance in this matter. 

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