Stop Signs

Everyday when I bring my kids to school and pick them up I come to the same 2 way stop. I have to make a left across traffic at this stop. All the cars on the other side always stop and go or roll and go, never paying me any mind. This morning I sat there while 10 car just rolled and went. I was taught that the first car to get to the stop sign goes first. Keeping in mind if I am makinfg a left across traffic there could be times someone (on the other side) is making a right with traffic and may be able to safely go before me. To me it just makes since and is fair. Why is everyone always in such a hurry! If I was not a patient person this could easily turn into road rage.