Concerned Parent

No one singled out an elderly crossing guard. In fact, I credited the one under 280 that out shines most of the young ones. It is a shame that they are in situations to keep working at this age. But what excuse do some of the younger ones have for not performing to average standards? I'm not asking that crossing guards have sugar sweet personalities, not important to me. I DO expect them to pay attention to their post and make the kids a PRIORITY. If all kids could cross themselves, we would not need them. If all drivers could be trusted to WAIT for a child to cross first, we would not need them. Therefore, they should be glad there is a need for so many or postions would be scarce.

You obviously don't have any regard for the CHILDREN they are paid to keep safe or you wouldn't have made an ignorant comment.

Question for the administrator: Why did you bleep my post??? You had no problem leaving the locations of 'good' crossing guards. I think it is very unfair of you to edit her location. I'm sure there are plenty of parents on here that may want to know this kind of information. Maybe they leave too early to notice for themselves. I'm not the typical person that just complains to make myself feel better. I pointed out negatives AND positives. It now makes sense why I had to create this topic twice - the first one would have been completely bleeped out. What's the point of citing a valid concern if you are going to use your *********************** all over the place? I was looking for input but that's fine - I'll find more effective avenues for my complaints. Thank you for being so impartial Especially when I read the rest of the mess on here. I have sent this email to you via message as well.

I see that this is not a favorite topic but one that has prompted 5 other threads. Not much has changed since those threads. My least favorite crossing guard is the one on CENTRAL and FER Blvd. You don't want to smile - no biggie. You enjoy looking annoyed - no biggie. But guess what??? Your job is to cross the town's children when they approach your corner! I'm tired of seeing her stand in the shade of nearby stores when it's hot, and huddle against buildings when it's too cold. You accepted a position with outdoor elements, do your job effectively. I'm tired of seeing her slump across the street AFTER the kid has crossed himself! One would think that having grandkids of her own, she would be more attentive. But she is very attentive when she's chatting it up by a bodega when a kid is crossing themselves by the pizzeria. I'll give you a couple of CGs that I like. the gentlemen on 3rd St & Hamilton/Cleveland, the ladies on Harrison Ave & 5th by Vic's, the older woman by 280 - she outworks the one on Central any day of the week! WHO'S YOUR LEAST FAVORITE???? crossing guard critique CG Benefits More Questions Double Duty More Bashing

normally I would go off on a tangent here, but given the job description...

Like the poster I quoted, may you never find yourself in a position dialing 911. Not quite what I was expecting from the title of this thread. Are you for real? or just pushing buttons?