Bus Driver Refuses To Bend The Rules For Entitled Mother’s Son, Mother Gets Furious

Entitled parents have become a widely discussed topic in online communities, often featuring stories of individuals who believe they deserve special treatment or exemptions due to their parental status. These stories can range from minor inconveniences to more significant conflicts, highlighting the challenges faced by service providers, educators, and other professionals when dealing with unreasonable demands or expectations. The concept of “entitled parents” has sparked debates on parenting styles, societal norms, and the balance between accommodating parental needs and maintaining rules and boundaries.

A 35-year-old bus driver recently shared a story on Reddit about an incident that occurred on his summer camp bus route. He has a strict rule against spraying sunscreen on the bus due to the overpowering odour when the windows are kept up for air conditioning. Most kids comply with the rule, but a 7-year-old boy named R consistently argues with the bus counsellors about applying sunscreen on the bus because his mother has told him to do so. One morning, R’s mom angrily boarded the bus and confronted the driver, berating him for not understanding the challenges faced by working mothers and insisting that her child needs sunscreen immediately upon boarding. The situation escalated and the mother was banned from further dropping her son off. Everyone sided with OP in this matter except for his wife which led OP to question his stance on the matter.

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1. OP contemplates if he is wrong to tell a mother that his kid is not special and they needs to follow the rules just like others.

2. OP is a bus driver, employed by a bus company serving camps and schools, who enforces a strict rule against using spray sunscreen on the bus due to the odour.

3. While most children adhere to the rule without issue, a 7-year-old boy named R consistently argues with the bus counsellors about applying sunscreen on the bus, believing his mother wants him to do so.

4. Recently, R’s mother confronted OP at the morning stop, criticizing him for not understanding the challenges of being a working mom.

5. Despite being a relatively small guy OP stood up to R’s mother, asserting that neither she nor her child are exempt from the rules, especially when other working parents comply without issues.

6. After the bus counsellors intervened and asked her to leave, she complained to the camp. However, after reviewing the footage and consulting with the counsellors, the camp determined that OP was in the right and cleared him of any wrongdoing.

7. The camp has banned the mother from dropping off her child, requiring the father to do so instead.

8. OP’s wife believes that a man should never raise his voice at a woman and insists he doesn’t understand the pressures faced by working mothers because he doesn’t have a “real job.”

9. Despite explaining his reasons to his wife, she remains upset and has been angry for the past few days.

Now that you have read the story, it’s time for you to see what Redditors had to say about this. Read till the end to see what are other people’s opinions on this. 

10. The wife’s disbelief in her husband having a “real job” and her stance against a man raising his voice at a woman raises concerns about her empathy and understanding.

11. Many believe the wife is mistaken and unsupportive, as driving a bus is indeed considered a legitimate job.

12. Many find the wife’s perspective troubling and difficult to understand, questioning the basis of her beliefs.

13. Speaking as a 56-year-old woman, the Redditor said it’s 2023, not 1953. The wife’s perspective is outdated and not in line with current times.

14. OP should have a serious discussion with his wife about their shared values, as her reaction raises concerns about their relationship and compatibility.

15. The Redditor feel the wife should experience managing an enclosed space with dozens of kids and ensuring their safety on the road before making such comments to her husband.

16. If the child can apply sunscreen independently on the bus, he should be able to do so before boarding.

17. Redditor applauded OP for not bending the rules and emphasised the importance of his job in safely transporting other people’s precious children.

18. Redditors question the relevance of being a working mother to the sunscreen issue and express concerns about the bus driver’s wife’s perspective on the matter.

19. Many believe the mother needed to be confronted, emphasizing that gender shouldn’t factor into the situation.

20. OP should consider the value of his earnings from his job and possibly rethink his relationship with a wife who doesn’t view his job as legitimate.

The Reddit community overwhelmingly supports OP’s decision, praising him for adhering to the rules without making exceptions for one person and emphasizing that gender shouldn’t influence rule enforcement or standing up for principles. In the end, OP’s commitment to maintaining the rules ensures a safe and comfortable commute for all the children on the bus to the summer camp. Do share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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