Does anyone else have kids in school that are being given candy by the teachers to turn in assignments??

Question

I just recently found this out in our school and I am appalled. I addressed this also withe the teachers and they said - kids like candy and as long as they continue teaching - there will be candy. How can they do this?? Isnt there some rules on this?

My sons are ADHD and cant tolerate the candy...I couldnt figgure out for a long time while he was so out of control...and since I jumped the teach on the candy...he has changed into a new little boy!

Answer 1

Have you tried speaking with the teacher to come up with a workable solution? Usually they are more than willing to come up with solutions to help students succeed. I would suggest that you ask the teacher to stop providing candy for your student and provide an alternative such as pencils or perhaps you could reward your son by offering incentives such as a movie for 90% homework completion. If incentives do not seem to be a motivator perhaps request having your son stay after once a week to complete assignments that are missing.

I think what is appalling about this situation is not that the teacher is giving out candy but that the teachers feel the need to purchase incentives for a complete stranger to succeed in school. I also find your reaction appalling that you felt you had the right to jump at the "teach" for trying to motivate your son to learn. Have some respect for people who dedicate their lives to helping others with such little in return.

Answer 2

Teachers have 20-25 students in there classroom and use what works to get their students to learn. She found out that candy is a motivator. Does your child have a 504 plan? If so, include in the plan that he may not receive candy. Also, help your teacher by letting her know what motivates your child and what she can reward him with. The candy that most teachers use is a small bite size piece because they can't afford to give big pieces to everyone. I know you would like your child rewarded so help your child's teacher by providing or suggesting alternative rewards. We are rewarded for our work....it's called a pay check. Also, AR does not allow candy or food rewards.

Why would you "jump" the teacher? Why not try to work it out respectfully?

Answer 3

I do. I don't like it, either.

I at least told the teacher my son is lactose-intolerant, so he doesn't get chocolate! The other candies are small and not as much of a worry. Before that, he came home with his lunch because he wasn't interested in eating it after he received the candy bar in the morning.

As far as rules, unless you have an active PTO/PTA or a school system that listens, there aren't a lot of other options.

Answer 4

I'm not saying it's right but I can understand why - perhaps the teacher is finding that the class in non-responsive and is using candy as a form of 'payment' for completed work. you don't say how old the child is but I'm assuming primary school? Perhaps it is not the teacher's response that needs to be looked at but the curriculum - if it is dull, boring, repetitive and based on worksheet after worksheet then it needs to be addressed. Children will be engaged and enthralled by learning if it is meaningful and relevant! Good luck!

Answer 5

Maybe give the teacher what you would want your child to get instead of candy. Then there is no excuse for her to give candy because you have provided her with what you feel is a better choice.

Answer 6

State of NJ does not allow candy in any school.

Bring this up at the school board.

Threaten them with legal action, that usually works.

Answer 7

i dion;t think theres a rule against it, but bribing isn't really a good approach.