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The irony of this discussion is that I have to fill out a detailed list of “allowed to pick up my kid” trusted individuals with the school and daycare. I get 3, maybe 4, spots for that category because I must enter the person’s name, address and phone number. I’ve had to call the school before to say that someone else like my brother can pick them up because a grandparent isn’t available. And they must call me and get my permission if someone other than that list is there to pick them up AND have to call me if the kid has to go to an ER.

It's not irony. It's about learning to submit to the will of the system. They know full well what they are doing. They are getting you used to idea that they are in control during school hours.

When ever I used to take my son out of school early they would ask what's the reason? I would say because I want to. They didn't like it but they had no choice. I could tell they wanted a real reason - something they could put in the books so as not to lose money for the day.