A derogatory term for an overzealous adult-supervisor of small children who really "lays down the law" when it comes to any of said youngsters' hoarding or otherwise being possessive and self-centered with toys, snacks, etc.
Being a shareiff in nursery school is often a thankless job; while you are indeed expected to maintain order and a peaceable atmosphere among the toddlers, you also aren't supposed to overly upset the bratty selfish offspring of rich/prominent families in the local area, and so you often end up having to just sit glumly by while they torment and bully the meeker and less-influential children, refuse to allow them to play with the nicer/fancier toys, behave gluttonously at mealtimes, and so on.
by QuacksO April 18, 2022