2007-01-03 10:42:52 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
no but look out for lawsuits by wanna-get-rich-quick parents b/c you're trying to make their children fat or rot their teeth or they're atheists so they don't believe in candy.
2007-01-03 10:45:52 · answer #1 · answered by Jim C 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
As a parent of a child with dye allergies, I have found that the candy giving causes a great deal of emotional pain for my son. He's always left out, teachers bring skittles or blow pops, highly colored stuff that really poisons him. He suffers severe poison oak like rashes and insomnia when he ingests dye. Not to mention the neurological effects. Have taken signed by the DR. slips to school and his kindergarten teacher gave him skittles anyway, 23 times. She said she had never heard of such and allergy so didn't believe it. Funny she was right there when the school principal, school secretary and myself went over the papers!! Now the same teacher is retired and substitutes in his class occasionally. She brings candy for everyone except my son. Its as though she's punishing him for having an allergy! At my wits end its either lawyer time or I homeschool...
2015-02-13 06:36:37 · answer #2 · answered by dezzi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Texas, yes it is illegal. Schools are subject to hefty fines if it is discovered that teachers are giving students candy.
2007-01-03 13:55:11 · answer #3 · answered by dkrgrand 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I suppose leadership involves persuasion and selling candy to people (probably from door to door or at a market stand) certainly requires persuasion and rhetorical skills. But I wouldn't think it's ok if she ONLY bases her grading on that. I doubt it's illegal though, she could always say it's a kind of project to see if the students apply what they have learnt.
2016-03-13 14:22:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it's not "illegal" but some schools may have policies in regards to what teachers can give children. YOu also want to make sure there are no children with allergies, especially to nuts and that the candy doesn't contain nuts.
2007-01-03 10:50:58 · answer #5 · answered by Angela 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually, in Ohio it is not allowed for teachers to reward students with food of any kind.
More and more states are doing this.
In most states the food handed out must be factory sealed.
I don't know if it is a law or a rule.
2007-01-03 22:56:49 · answer #6 · answered by Sharon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. As a teacher, I am allowed to give candy as treats and for class parties. We are asked not to allow children to eat candy before lunch time. I prefer using Fruit Loops or Cheerios because they are cheaper and healthier than candy. They can also be given at any time because they are breakfast foods!
2007-01-03 10:47:45 · answer #7 · answered by aquari-kat 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
in Arkansas teachers are not allowed to reward students with food or candy and are to consult a list from the state dept of educ about approved food to be distributed to students and schools may schedule (9X maybe) days when treats are acceptable such as field day, Christmas party and Valentines Day party...check it out on the Ark. Dept of Edu website
2007-01-03 14:59:16 · answer #8 · answered by Library Eyes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would anyone think that? Food is a great motivator. I know teachers that promise kids pizza/lunch/homework passes for 100s on test! The kids respond to these offers and its a win-win situation.
However, there could be a problem in regard to allergies but teachers are informed of that in advance.
2007-01-03 10:48:16 · answer #9 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes.he or she might get over a year in jail for the child candy offense.in all states except South Carolina.where candy is legal to give out. but pizza is totally legal also..but is has to be a bribe.to encourage good grades.This is a state law in South Carolina.or they may have an order of grits but most children wont the pizza for some reason. I personally would wont the grits.with cheese and bacon bits on it.
2007-01-03 10:52:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
One would THINK so at the school I teach at.
I also give out candy to my students as a motivator, and as another way to show them my gratitude for a job well-done.
I teach high school P.E. (PE.? CANDY?)
We run 1.5 miles per class, plus two sets of stairs. This is BEFORE we begin our sports/lesson for the day.
When I pass out the "blowpops" at the end of the month (the entire class gets them), one would think that I was handing out Bronze Stars; the kids all get quiet, some are smiling some are serious ...
It's really pretty cool.
(;=]
2007-01-03 11:46:34 · answer #11 · answered by chuck U 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋