Dad Says NO WAY to School’s “Communist” Crayon Policy ️

Back-to-school shopping is always an exciting time, especially when your little one is starting a new chapter in their life! As a dad of two boys, I love letting them express their individuality when picking out supplies. ️✏️ But this year, a note on the supply list has me scratching my head. Should I stick to our family tradition or follow the new rules? Let’s dive into this school supply dilemma!

Back-to-School Shopping Excitement! ️

Little Bro Joins the Shopping Crew

️ Encouraging Independence (Within Reason)

A Fun Tradition to Kick Off the Year

Thanking Teachers with Extra Supplies

A Confusing Note on the Supply List

But I Buy Supplies for MY Kids… ️

️ Sharing the Plan Leads to Disapproval

‍♂️ AITA for Sticking to Our Tradition?

✏️ EDIT: Happy to Help Others in Need!

My Kids Love to Share! ️ ️✂️

‍ Respecting Teachers & Their Efforts

School Supply Showdown: Family Tradition vs. Classroom Rules

As a dad who loves the back-to-school shopping tradition, I was thrown for a loop when the supply list required specific items to be shared with the whole class. I wanted to stick to our family’s way of letting the kids pick their own supplies (within reason) and keep them in their own backpacks. But when I shared this plan with others, they weren’t too thrilled. Now I’m wondering, am I in the wrong here? I’m totally open to buying extra supplies for those in need and my kids love to share! I respect teachers and don’t expect them to provide for everyone. ‍ So, what does the internet think? Am I being an a-hole for wanting to maintain our family tradition? Let’s hear your thoughts! ️

Parent criticized for opposing school policy on crayons. YTA.

Teacher calls out a parent for being YTA in crayon policy

Teacher explains potential issues with not using communal supplies.

A reminder to advocate for education funding and support teachers.

Ignoring school policy may backfire, causing negative perception

Teacher’s perspective on crayon policy with a touch of sarcasm.

A commenter thinks the dad is TA for not letting their kid share crayons in school.

Parent shares financial struggles with school supply policy

Parenting advice: Respect the teacher and follow the rules.

Sharing school supplies: NTA’s valid point

Teacher explains why schools have communal supplies.

Parent argues against sharing supplies in NAH discussion.

Shared classroom supply list drama. NTA, but teacher wins

NTA opposes school’s ‘communist’ crayon policy, advocates for responsibility & boundaries.

Parent frustrated with teachers’ disregard for financial well-being

Parent argues against providing for other children’s supplies. NTA

Generous parent explains the reasoning behind community school supplies

European perspective on school supplies differs from American policies.

Parent criticized for not respecting teacher’s authority in classroom

Let your child use what they want! NTA

Sharing school supplies not fair to all kids. NTA.

Sharing is caring, but underfunded schools are not fair

Unfair school supply policies ruined childhood. NTA for opposing.

School policy sucks, parents shouldn’t have to provide generic items for class.

A comment calls out the original poster’s entitlement and lack of understanding.

NTA stands for Not The A-hole. Agree or disagree?

School’s crayon communism – NTA parent questions policy’s purpose and practicality.

Disagreement over crayon policy leads to YTA accusation

Sharing is caring, but is it always fair?

Sharing supplies is ridiculous, NTA suggests school should provide them

Government should provide stationery to schools. NTA comment.

Kindergarten teacher shares challenges of classroom material management

Confused parent questions communist crayon policy, receives support (NTA)

Pandemic+Communist crayon policy? No way! NTA saves the day

Parent defies school’s crayon policy, gets called out as YTA

Disagreeing with the dad’s crayon policy – promoting sharing and equality

Parental conflict over crayon policy causes classroom drama. YTA.

Parent argues against ‘Communist’ crayon policy in schools.

Respect the teacher’s instructions, don’t be a grown child ‍ ️

Lost school supplies: A common problem or a communist conspiracy?

User calls out for addressing policy with teacher and principal

Sharing should be a choice, not forced. NTA

Senior agrees with dad’s stance on school’s crayon policy

Non-American puzzled by US school’s lack of basic supplies

Sharing is caring, but extra is just extra. NTA explained!

Balancing personal choice and donation can avoid ownership issues

NAH commenter suggests 24 crayon boxes for practicality and sharing.

Parent hates crayon policy, but should have addressed it earlier.

Sharing supplies teaches kids problem-solving and helps teachers control theft

A teacher explains why buying specific school supplies is important

Sharing supplies: NTA or ESH? Let’s discuss

User thinks dad is a bit of YTA for not following list.

Sharing is caring, YTA. Don’t create headaches for everyone

Sharing supplies is important, don’t be a YTA about it

Why a 12-pack of crayons is all you need

Parent criticized for not supporting teacher’s crayon policy

Parent disagrees with school’s cost-cutting crayon policy.

Chaos in kindergarten classrooms without teacher-provided supplies

Why sending extra crayons to school might make you TA

Don’t undermine the teacher’s authority, YTA ‍♂️

Debating the consequences of standing up to a teacher’s policy

Sharing is caring, but not everyone wants to share. Soft YTA

NTA commenter argues against communal supplies due to pandemic concerns

Sharing supplies post-pandemic? A valid concern raised.

Sharing supplies at school: communal or personal?

Parent expresses frustration with school supply policy, seeks choice

Parent conflicted with teacher’s communist crayon policy

The real debate: Rose Art vs. Ticonderoga pencils ✍️

Sharing school supplies is unsanitary during COVID-19. NTA.

Sharing school supplies taken to extreme, commenter questions logic.

Shared supplies suck but labeling important things can help. YTA.

Buy your own stuff for your own kids. Stick with gut.

A dissenting comment argues against a dad’s selfish ‘communist’ crayon policy.

One comment prompts thoughts of homeschooling for some parents.

Sharing supplies during pandemic is risky. NAH is reasonable.

NTA for keeping your kid’s supplies separate!

Teacher calls out parent for not following classroom rules

NTA stands up for health of immunocompromised kids

Red crayon or not, don’t make teachers’ lives harder

Preparing for policies like this can save you trouble later

Sharing school supplies during Covid? That’s messed up

Concerned commenter questions education system’s crayon drama norms.

Let kids have self-expression through school supplies

Rebel against the ‘communist’ crayon policy with a simple trick

Sharing is caring, except when it comes to crayons YTA.

Don’t be a YTA parent, just follow the supply list

Red crayons for communism? YTA parent denies school’s policy.