Well... those are the liberals who like a do it in your face....just because.

I had a niece who was almost killed in a situation you describe. Parking lots are no place to mess around with the rules and to be in a hurry, I am actually surprised there are not more accidents.

Does anyone talk with the regular offenders or they too afraid that there will be a nasty fight? I would say before going public with a post like this, I would try actually talking with these people. You seem to know all too well who they are.

And lonewolf: why do these topics always have to turn political? Although it would seem to me that the people who tend to overtly break rules like this are the first to be upset and demand justice when someone "wrongs" them.

And I would also keep in mind that this is basically just our culture these days and maybe we are dealing more and more with people who live in alternate realities? Or by a new set of rules?

I love our public libraries, but I have noticed a huge difference in the atmosphere there from 30 years ago. Just the other day my kids and I waited patiently for our turn to check out our books when a lady stepped up to the clerk and proceeded to do her business. The clerk said calmly, "Normally people wait in line..." and the lady replied, "Oh, my friend was holding my place," and she pointed to the line but her "friend" had gotten out of the line at least a minute before and was off doing something else. I was always taught that when you get out of line you lose your place. And who remembers the old rule about not "saving places"? I am not that old (42) so I guess somewhere in the 90-00's some of these old standard rules of orderly conduct got dropped?

But the clerk went ahead and dealt with her as if it would probably be too much trouble to fight with her. I get the feeling this is now par for the course.

Gail... It was more of a smile :)... not political...... sorry... I am really ashamed of me! :) :) :)

Lonewolf: I know enough about you to know that you were being "snarky" (I like that word now).

Gail, two things. I'm with you. Common courtesy isn't so common any more. Snarky...I like it too, I hope others don't so much so it doesn't become overused.

What? Over 700 views and no other input?

I Agree...Apparently there are not a whole lot of parents that have kids at Skyridge read the news paper in our town here. I would love to see someone from the school chime in here.

I am not a Skyridge parent, but I have spent my fair share of time in the pick up line at another local school. There are ALWAYS the idiots who just really couldn't care less how their actions affect others. If you try to point out to them how rude their actions are, they will ATTACK. I have tried politey to point out to some especially inconsiderate, self-absorbed people that there are, in fact, other people on the planet, and it never works. Their response is always "Mind your own business" or worse. So, as I grow older, I try to remind myself that these people present an opportunity for me to practice patience and self control.

There is an old song by Gilbert and Sullivan with the refrain of "The punishment fits the crime". It's pretty funny and I wonder, what punishment would fit this crime. Any thoughts?

jayber, I think you're description is very accurate. Those that behave in the manner described in the original post obviously don't consider how their actions affect others and most likely don't care or want to know. So, pointing these things out to them will only add to their self-absorbed nature.

I also am aware that having resentments towards them is only affecting me...again, they don't care.

If the problem is serious enough, I would start taking license plate numbers, dates, times and making official complaints. Unfortunately, going this route may be the only recourse but it sounds like something needs to be done before a child is hurt.

I still don't get it. Now up to 1138 views and only us regulars have commented. Most of these blogs top out at only 300 views so obviously there is some interest in this topic. Not to start a fight, but if there are any Skyridge people out there who think the writer of this blog is not reporting the situation accurately, we would like to hear from them.

Jayber: And why do these people actually get confrontational? I would say the first course of action would be to try talking with these people directly and just risk them getting upset. At our roller rink during a meet a church service was taking place in the other buidling. The lot was really packed so people from the church were parking illegally in the fire lanes. If there had been an emergency there would have been no access for the engines. So my husband who is a volunteer fireman took the time to figure out who the cars belonged to and asked them to move.

I think more and more nowdays people just bank on the fact that they can be rude and people will leave them alone to do whatever they want...BUT if there had been an emergency and the lack of access had effected THEM they would be really upset and probably sue the roller rink for daring to have a meet on a Sunday (or something crazy like that). But there WERE parking spaces, just farther away from the church.

It is a very big problem and has been for a LONG time. Years back my car was hit by a person that was triple parked and opened their door into mine as I was trying to get past them. APD only hangs out at the crosswalk. That is only a sometime occurrence. Some of us have approached people and they just look at us like we are at fault. I really believe some people think the rules are not made for them.

So today is the first Monday after this was posted.

Pmcreal, any changes in behavior? If not, I suggest you print out your post and hang flyers around the campus or hand it to the office staff so they can send out reminders. Otherwise, kids will/can get hurt.

This type of behavior is prevalent at every school pickup/drop-off. I think something happens to people when they get behind the wheel of a car. They can't remember the basic rules of waiting in lines. Double & triple parking (in absence of an emergency) is just stupid, inconsiderate not to mention dangerous and those people deserve to have their cars crumpled by a monster truck. I wish I had that job.

Update...I have not seen an improvement in this situation. I am disappointed and feel as if one day someone's child is going to get seriously hurt or killed. I would like to make it very clear that I am not out to cause trouble for anyone nor am I looking to cause stress to our already overloaded school staff and teachers. My intention is to bring the correct awareness to a growing problem of safety at the Skyridge school parking lot. I am not in the position to attend city counsel meetings or school board meetings however if someone reading this would care enough about this issue to bring it to the attention of the powers that are able to make a positive change, please do. I feel that a possible change in the way parents enter the school grounds may help, such as a drive entering on Poet smith going one way and exiting onto Perkins. I know I know...it is not in the budget! If there are any other ideas to help keep the kids safe then I am sure it would be welcomed.

It would be nice to hear from some the other parents that agree or disagree with the postings. I am surprised that there have not been more chiming in.

Thank you for the comments so far.