School Teacher Spanked my Son?

Question

The state took my kids jan 10 th and found out today when i seen my kids that the teacher at the new school took my son in to a room and hit him on the butt dose any one know what i can do? the foster mom went to the cops and made a report on this dose any one know the state law on this we live in michgain some plz give me some tips on this i have called my lawer and my lawer is a yeah that words u know what i mean we are looking in to get a new lawer but if u know any thing help and thanks from a loving and careing mom

they took my kids bc i would not put him on meds so DONT even say i am a BAD mom u dont know it all and he was only talking out loud in class but still had no right to do this and if u are going to be RUDE to me dont answer my Q's i dont need ppl i dont know puting me DOWN.......

Answer 1

ok i do not no the USA laws but

1. did the school phone you been for (she or he) did it to ask you is it ok

2.if not there are bracking the law

3. so phone up the school ask to speak the the head and ask who did the spanking you son and ask why did there do it

4. if there can not tell you take them to coart

hear a sit i pull UP on the LAW

Corporal Punishment/Spanking

►Can a school district spank a student if the parent objects to corporal punishment?
State statute requires all public school boards, as part of the district's written discipline policy, to include a statement on the use of corporal punishment within the district. If the district uses corporal punishment as a form a discipline, the local board of education must adopt a policy regarding the use and administration of corporal punishment. This policy may also address the question of whether a parent will be notified prior to the use of corporal punishment or whether the parent may elect an alternative form of student discipline (usually out-of-school suspension). 160.261, RSMo.

THIS IS ONLY 2 DAY OLD GOT IT FROM

http://dese.mo.gov/schoollaw/freqaskques/Discipline.htm#Corporal_Punishment/Spanking

so GL if you can not do nofing try home schooling

Answer 2

That's NOT acceptable. Work with the foster mom (and I get that it won't be easy for you), but work with her. Make sure that EVERYTHING regarding that teacher's actions are written down, including whoever else was involved (like the principal, the police, any witnesses (even if they are kids), and guidance councilors at the school). Make sure times, and your son's reactions to this spanking is written down as well.

Teachers are allowed to do what is called "Stand in the place of a parent" which means they can act the way a REASONABLE parent would. This does NOT include spanking a child.

You can go to the School Board and request an investigation if the school does not investigate to your satisfaction. You can also sue, if you so choose... the teacher as well as the school board. Investigate first, and make sure you have all the facts straight. Be prepared for a LOT of lawyers... the teacher's union will also investigate and provide counsel for her (or him).

Good Luck. I'm a teacher... if I ever hit a kid, my principal would fire me... after she kicked my butt.

Answer 3

Maybe if you have spanked him a couple of times he'd still be with you. Sounds cold but it could be the truth. If you're son has ADHD and you didn't medicate him its called NEGLECT. Its the same as if he was diabetic and you refused to give him insulin. Its abuse thru and thru. Go to parenting classes, learn about what it is to be a GOOD parent and get some spelling classes. You totally misspelled half the words in your question! And there is a spell checker on here! God...forget the lawyer and work on getting your kids back.

Answer 4

Well I searched all over the internet and couldn't find anything specifically about teachers being allowed to spank children in the state of Michigan. However I am currently in school, studying to be a lawyer and I know for a fact that in MOST cases a teacher is never to touch a student in any way that is inappropiate or hamrful to the student. I also know that for states or schools that allow spankings, you need parent consent and without your consent it means she illegally touched your child. I defiantly think you should get a new lawyer who will actually help and send that teacher to jail. I also hope that you get your son back from foster care. I hope I helped in some way and I hope all goes well...and please feel free to contact me if you have any more questions.

Answer 5

First, I'd contact the school principal and ask her/him for a copy of the report the teacher filed. Don't get upset with them since this will only put them on guard. After you have a copy of it in your hands then ask, nicely, why it happened.

I'm pretty sure its against the law in all 50 states for a teacher to touch a child - even in a positive manner.

You might contact the legal aid office in your area and ask for an attorney referral. What the teacher did was wrong for any reason. Schools just don't do this any more. Thank goodness.

My son used to talk-talk-talk and there was no stopping the child. He got in so much trouble in school - so much trouble. Today, he still talk-talk-talks...all the way to the bank. He makes his living talking. Its a curse to teachers but a blessing later in life. We live with it and smile.

They say we spend the first two years trying to get them to sit up and talk and the rest of their lives trying to get them to sit down and shut-up.

And, for the record, if I didn't agree with a medication that was prescribed for my son - trust me - he wouldn't get it. We have to stand up for our children - even when other's disagree with us. Its a great thing you can talk with the foster parents. Stick together and tackle this. No one should touch your child for any reason.

Don't worry about what other people say. Really, don't. None of us walks on water - none of us.


Good luck.

Answer 6

First I'm sorry your babys were taken from you. my wife grew up in foster care in mich and she said it was hell for her. second i think it agenst the law all over the country for a teacher to hit a student in any way and you need to get involved no matter what the foster mom is doing, she my have them right now but you are there mommy and i think you have the right to protect your babys

Answer 7

The only help you can get is to be on the side of the foster parents and be nice to them. Let them help you and do not bad mouth them because you would not had the info without them. be friendly and helpful on visits and use this time for self improvement and be thankful the foster parents stood up for your children. I do not believe in parental spanking much less authoritive figures. sounds like the foster mom is a great lady she pulled through for your children and is a real Gem of a human and deserves a Mothers Day card the size of the Statue of liberty. Give her thanks and you too for caring

Answer 8

As far as I know, there's no law stating that teachers aren't allowed to hit children. Of course, there's a line between hitting and assaulting. There's also no law protecting teachers who hit students. If I were you, I'd do whatever I could to get that teacher the HELL OUT OF THAT SCHOOL. What gives this teacher the right to discipline your child in such a warped way? I can understand a time out or something, but not physical harm.

Good luck to you. I hope you succeed in getting that teacher's a*s out of that school.

Answer 9

I'm in Michigan too. IT IS AGAINST THE LAW for her to spank your child. Michigan DOESN' T support corporal punishment. I'd file a report myself with the police, I'd make sure the court knew, I'd contact the principal at the new school as well as the superintendent. If I got no where with them, I'd go to the school board. Your lawyer, even the yes man that he is, has to let the court know. The foster parents are responsible for making sure your child is safe. They aren't doing their job. I'd ask that my child be put in a new school or a new foster home. I'm mom to 3..been where you are.

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Answer 10

So, the state can now take your kids for refusing to medicate them? That's their answer to everything. Get a new lawyer and sue the state for taking them to begin with. No one should be able to dictate what you give your child (I assume that we are talking about meds for ADHD, or something similar?). And when you get your kids back, sue the school the state felt that he was better off being in.