Rules

Life has rules. There are rules for driving, rules at work, rules at schools, rules governing society, rules for how to schedule a dentist appointment, etc. Sometimes people get upset about the rules, and usually they get mad for some reason why they personally can't follow the rules. They usually take their anger out on someone who has no control of the rules.

For example...

One of my sevvies's parents is really mad about the tardy policy. If you are late for class, you are tardy. Three tardies equal a detention. This is not my rule. I, however, have a rule to enforce this rule. But this rule isn't fair to this particular student. Everyone else should have to follow the rule, but not this kid. She is exempt. They have to drive to school, and the drive is long. The drive is hard. The parking lot is full. These tardies are causing degrading stress upon the whole family. The school is completely flawed for not exempting this kid from tardies. And all of that is my fault.

OK so interpretation: Dad can't get his kids to school on time and isn't man enough to take responsibility for that. And the kid can't handle having a detention for being tardy.

I understand that people run late. I understand that traffic sucks. I understand that weather plays a factor. I understand that kids are hard to get ready for school. But I also understand something I like to call "planning ahead." I do it every morning. And you know what? I have an hour drive to work on one of the worst sections of freeway (weather-wise) in the state. I have to be here earlier than they do, and have all of their things ready to go. I can't go to my locker and get my book if I forget it. I can't call Mom if I forget my lunch. And I get in trouble if I'm tardy, too.

Moral of the story: when you point one finger at a person, there are three more pointing back at you.