One day my son got in trouble at school, and the principal said he would press charges on my son. When I talked to the principal at the school, he threatened to call the cops on me and all I did was ask for details of what happened! Later the Principal appologized to me, but I feel like he still treats us unfairly for example my son didn't feel good today so he stayed home from school, now the principal wants a Dr's excuse which in the student handbook says one is only needed if you miss school 2 or more days. I don't want to send my son back there but I know I'll get in trouble for not making my son attend school. The principal used the excuse that since he just moved into the area he thought he had the right to yell at my son and me. What are my rights as a parent to take my child out of school if I fear that my child is being treated unfair.I never had any complaints against my son until this new principal came into town. I feel like I don't have anywhere to turn.
2007-03-07 12:29:10 · 10 answers · asked by krissy 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Get a lawyer. Too many people abusing their authority out there.
2007-03-07 12:39:06 · answer #1 · answered by free_eagle716 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You didn't say what kind of trouble your son got into. Assuming that he did not do something threatening to the teacher or other students, I think you were treated unfairly. As a parent, you have a right to question the principal about what had transpired. For now, get the doctor's note so that they do not suspend your child, but keep detailed notes on all conversations with this principal in case you have to get a lawyer. The principal had no right to yell at you or treat you disrespectfully. You are a parent and a taxpayer and your dollars help to keep him there to take care of your child's interests. If the problem persists, contact the administrator again but this time put your concerns in writing and send it so that someone has to sign to receive it. Don't give up on your child and, please stay calm at all costs. You have to set a good example for your son and make sure that he is not creating problems in school. You also need to get along with your child's teachers but you should be treated with respect.
2007-03-07 12:47:33 · answer #2 · answered by bombastic 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have a feeling if the principal threatened to call the cops on you you must have been doing a little bit more than politely "asking fore the details of what happened". However, you have the option of speaking to a school board supervisor and maybe coming to some kind of understanding with the principal.
You could home school your child if you wanted, to or move him to another school.
2007-03-07 13:54:20 · answer #3 · answered by joeanonymous 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Look, your son obvious got in serious trouble. Instead of trying to find ways to bail him out, why don't you sit down with your son and have a talk about his behavior.
While the principal may have spoken in anger, it was your son who was the troublemaker. You need to stop making excuses for him. Let him know that school is for education - not agression.
You don't say how old he is but if you don't get him under control, there is more trouble in his future.
You can't take your son out of school because HE got in trouble with the authority there. So, do your best to see that your son minds his business and pays attention to schooling.....
2007-03-07 12:39:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I tell my children that the grownups with authority over them will make mistakes and have character flaws but they still need to respect authority and follow the rules. Send your son to school every day ready to learn, which means well rested, well fed, well groomed and with his homework done. You gave him life and you owe him no less than to see to his education. It is not just the school's job.
You received excellent advice above about communicating with teachers. If you can ever volunteer in his classroom, you will not be sorry you did it. I just can't believe how proud my younger ones seem if I come to help at school.
You need to be less thin skinned about a marginal principal yelling at you. Likewise teach your son to be less thin skinned when he receives unfair treatment, it will serve him well.
2007-03-07 12:55:40 · answer #5 · answered by Brenda P 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Talk to the other parents - go to PTA meetings... make sure your kids teachers know about this unfair prejudice as well.
If you are not willing to take these steps and talk to these people then it probably means that the issue really is your own behavior.
Nonetheless, you can take your child out of that school as long as you put him in a new school.
I would not reccommend home school unless you are willing to put in full time hours toward your child's education.
2007-03-07 12:39:44 · answer #6 · answered by rabble rouser 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think that you should listen to your mother's intuition and switch him to another school. while you are making the arrangements, the school can be told gently that your son is transferring for many reasons and until everything is worked out, he will not be attending his present school.. i dont think they need more details than that. maybe if you dont want to be so drastic, get support! find out if other parents feel the same way and then put in a group complaint. you will be taken more seriously that way than by yourself! good luck!
2007-03-07 12:41:59 · answer #7 · answered by 0 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The next step would be to go the school board. If you get no help there, go to your state's department of education, if no help there, then the extreme route would be a lawyer.
2007-03-07 12:38:52 · answer #8 · answered by rohd_boy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe you could move him to a different school or maybe home schooling him may be an option
2007-03-07 12:38:33 · answer #9 · answered by Billy S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact a lawyer.
2007-03-07 12:36:57 · answer #10 · answered by nowyouknow 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋