So... Do I Have a case? My sons teacher told him he thinks he can get away with stuff because she is black.?

Question

She also got in his face and repeatedly stated "What color am I"!!!! Finally making my son cry he replied "black". When I went to talk to the teacher she said kids think they can get away with stuff because they are "white."I asked her what does race have to do with a academic atmosphere? To her embarrasment she got very defensive to find out my husband is "black"and he has two mixed sisters,she then started telling me how she is sick of my son acting like a girl in his class and telling every one he is gay. Is this racial and sexual orientation discrimination?

Answer 1

Come on now -- did this really happen?

And, if so ... what on earth would cause you to think or
assume that this teacher's alleged behavior is related
-- in the least bit -- to the teacher's particular "race"?

It sounds more like this teacher may have a 'gender-role'
issue with your son than they do a "racial" issue with him.

Thus -- the question comes back to
"What does the teacher's "race" have to
do with anything that you have described?".

In addition -- why are you bringing up the teacher's
"race" at all -- and / or assuming the behavior
the teacher allgedly displayed is at all related
to the teacher being of a given "race".

It almost seems as if you are bringing up the
teacher's "race" in effort to create a "racial"
issue in a situation that appears more related
to the teacher's perceptions of gender-roles.

If things actually happened as you described --
it would probably be best for you to consult with an
attorney rather than with people at Yahoo!Answers.

Just a thought.

Have a nice day.

.

Answer 2

Share the facts, and only the facts with the principal. Ask that the teacher and your son be there.
Make sure she gets a copy before you give it to the principal, with the understanding that you would prefer to solve this problem with her rather than with the principal, as it is wrong to simply go to the principal first. Edit the paper if she gives you good reason to.
If she gets at all defensive. Apologize for wasting her time, and go straight to the principal.

In the letter, state very specifically that you are NOT asking for any punishment or consequence, as you are only one parent and you are aware that your word is NOT appropriate cause to hurt a teacher's career or position. However, it is important for parents to speak up, and if enough parents do, the administration will be able to make the decisions it needs to to best serve the students.

Follow it with a letter complimenting some other staff member, and explain that it is important to not just complain, but to compliment.

Make clear that "you are not a teacher, and understand that the job is difficult, but are confused why these methods are being used in the school".

I am a teacher. If you do not hold us responsible, you deserve what you get. If I do not support you, I deserve what I get: lousy peers. If I'm good enough, I'll do just fine.

Answer 3

no offense to you or anything but does it take the teacher to physically hurt him until you do something-??

Hell ya you need to do something- It is uncalled for ANY adult that has a child in his/her care to make a child feel unworthy- not to mention them bringing race and sexual orientation. If she's doing it to one- whats there to say its not getting done to anyone else.

That SO-called teacher needs to get tought her own lesson before she should be teaching anyone-

If someone didn't get hired at a job because of race or sex it would be Illegal so why should anyone else get away with it- Especially to a child.

If the teacher doesn't want to be a MATURE adult and handle this in the appropriate manner or it doesn't stop THEN DEFINATELY go to the principal. If the principal doesn't want to take the needed action- a lawyer will not have a problem- Whatever you decide on good luck! and take care

Answer 4

I would request a meeting with the school principle and school board superintendent. Racial issues aside, it sounds like this teacher may have other problems like anger management. Particularly if your son is at an early age, this could have a permanent impact on him. At the very least, I would request that my son was removed to another classroom.

Answer 5

Slow down and calm down. Follow the chain of command.
You're absolutely correct. The teacher's actions and attitude are very inappropriate.
Your first course of action should be to arrange a meeting with the principal and district school supervisor. Be very calm and matter-of-fact but stick to your demands to have the situation rectified.
If that doesn't help, attend a Board of Ed. meeting and announce your concerns to the entire Board and whomever else may be attending. Local newspapers frequently have a representative at the meetings.
This teacher obviously has personal issues that are influencing her classroom conduct. And, as a result she may be tramatizing her students.
The best of luck to you.

Answer 6

Honestly yes. You should speak with an attorney, if nothing else get this wacko fired!
There are several harrassment cases on behalf of children in schools. This sounds more like harrassment and less like discrimination. You need to protect your son's rights, and the first step is to know them.

Hope this helps, and I seriously hope that lady doesn't teach anywhere!
Amy

Answer 7

I would get this teacher fired if I were you. Talk to the principle and take your son out of that class ASAP

Answer 8

I would definitely file a complaint against her with theschool, if nothing else. You could probably find a lawyer to argue harassment, emotional distress, etc....but primarily would be getting her out of there and/or getting your son out of her classroom.

Answer 9

Yes, it does constitute as discrimination. Does this constitute for a civil case? No. You can file a complaint with your local board of education.

Answer 10

Discrimination, yes.

Psycho behavior, yes.

You aren't still sending your son to this class, are you?