role models

The morning news was full of weather related accidents so Gracie and I allowed plenty of time this morning to head to school. As we drove out from the driveway, we did find plenty of snow. Gracie was sure that God had snowed on us all night long to have as much as we did this morning. My sweet girl. Anyway, there was a lot of traffic and slow going for most drivers. The intersections were particularly congested. We waited for what seemed a very long time at 36th and Burlingame. There was a vehicle waiting to turn right (only way for him due to the median) and not a sole would let him in. He had to have been waiting a long time because he had accumulated at least 4 inches of snow on his car while waiting! Hehehe. Gracie explained to me that I must let him in because everyone was ignoring him. As I came to his street I let him in however, he needed to turn left at the light and no one in the left lane would let him in to make the turn. I apologized to Gracie for what poor role models a lot of adults can be. My frustration over driving is growing so fast. Many drivers no longer share the road and they drive as though the road is theirs alone. I am also frustrated that too many drivers feel as though the traffic laws were written for everyone but themselves. Where has common respect for each other and property gone? We received an email from Gracie’s school with the same requests. Parents are showing a lack of respect and patience in the parking lots when picking up their kids from school. The email ended with a plea to remember that we are the adults setting the example for our children. How sad our schools need to remind us PARENTS that we are ROLE MODELS.