This particular teacher writes on the whiteboard with red pen. My son does not seem to have a problem with any of his other subjects, consequently his other teachers write in black on the whiteboard. I am going to get his eyes tested tomorrow but I feel it may have something to do with the colour red. Has anyone ever come across this situation before?
2006-09-20 03:17:23 · 17 answers · asked by Honey 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
ITs actually been proving that even if you are not color blind that its hard to see red on a white bored. Thats why most teachers right in black. I would get his eyes checked to make sure his eyes are okay. If his eyes come back fine and no problems I would complain to the school. Good luck
2006-09-20 03:21:33 · answer #1 · answered by sweetone12 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay, so even if your son is colourblind, he should still be able to read the words (it would not matter if they are red, blue or green! - they will stand out on a whiteboard.)
However, if your son's eyesight is okay, you have a case for the teacher to answer!
If your son does have a problem with his eyes, the earlier it is discovered, the better it is. My daughter has been wearing glasses for about 3 years (she is 7!) but my bad eyesight was not discovered until I was 11 or 12. It was so bad that I could only read the first three lines on the eyechart. Because nobody knew my eyes were bad, I was forever being told off for not concentrating, writing things down accurately and for having terrible writing (the writing is still awful and makes a doctor's look good!)
So, whatever happens tomorrow, it can only be a good thing! At least then you can help your son sort out his problems, knowing all of the facts! And once you know what is wrong, life is very much easier! If his eyesight is okay, you know it is a problem with the teacher, so you can deal with things from there. And if he needs glasses, please spend the money to get reactolite glasses - they are much better than plain lenses (you never have your sunglasses when it is sunny!) - and having glasses that go dark in the light is very much cooler from your son's point of view when showing them off at school - and because of that, he is more likely to wear them!
2006-09-20 10:58:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your son will be given something called a ishihara test for colour blindness. Try this website out on him, it will be the same test he is given by an optician or doctor.
http://www.toledo-bend.com/colorblind/Ishihara.html
2006-09-20 03:28:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
not sure but i think i know someone who gets yellow and green mixed up i.e yellow cones on green grass when football training... so maybe its possible. also definetly get your sons eyes tested as it will save a lot of bother in the long run...
2006-09-20 03:20:56 · answer #4 · answered by jones_linz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Now you're sure it WAS definitely Maths, aren't you?! I knew I needed my eyes tested when my "Maths" teacher told me...I was in an English class
2006-09-20 03:21:12 · answer #5 · answered by big pup in a small bath 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
does sound like a colour problem. it is also a bit stange that the teacher uses red!
2006-09-20 03:36:15 · answer #6 · answered by saywot? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No,I haven't come across this situation,but it might be the
best thing to take your son to the eye doctor.
2006-09-20 03:22:03 · answer #7 · answered by caroline j 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I once had a prize bull and he went mental ever time he something written in red ink
2006-09-20 03:19:35 · answer #8 · answered by patrickrolink 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get them tested and if you're right, you're right. No harm done. On the other hand, if you don't get them tested, your son may suffer in the long term.
2006-09-20 03:19:58 · answer #9 · answered by rnnbrwn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It wont hurt to get them checked even if it's for your own peace of mine at least that way you will know what steps to take next
2006-09-20 03:32:22 · answer #10 · answered by snowflake 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋