Question sent in from a parent: My child was suspended for calling another child a name. Now, haven’t we gone too far here? I think this is a case of overreacting, and it is all too common in schools today.
What was the name your child used? On second thought, don’t tell me. I used to always tell my students, “If you make a mistake, make sure you learn from it.” Your focus should be centered on this lesson rather than turning to blame the school.
Words are hurtful, and words carry meaning. Harassment, threats, even bullying often come in the form of words, and none of it has any place in our schools. Can children be mean? Yes. They can also learn that there are consequences for being mean and hopefully this will help them stop. I do not know what your child said, but hopefully he or she now knows it is unacceptable and cannot happen again. Lesson learned and problem solved.
3 comments:
Lady i totally agree awith the teacher focus on your child ....names hurt. I bet you would not want anybody calling your child a name.
plus ...what was the name your child used?
I`m sorry but I bet it will be good for your child if you support the school nad not tell him that the school is wrong.
Someone in my school called a teacher a "evil sasquach." Should this be a very serious issue? Should that kid be suspended?
There has to be a consequence, and suspension is not out of the question. I would want more details: Where and when did this happen? Why did the child say this (what was the context)? Has this child been in trouble before? It matters.
Parents often defend their child and say the child was just kidding. The child has learned somewhere that he or she does not need to show respect to adults. That child may speak with his or her own parents in a disrespectful manner that is allowed in the home. It is not allowed in schools.
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