yell at a 6 yr old for disturbing her class by looking in the window,as well as grabbing him by his arm?
and the 6 yr old ends up in tears?
and its like the 2nd week of school
2007-08-22 07:51:42 · 17 answers · asked by Butterflied 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
I would definitely call the principal for a little talk. I would be furious if this happened to my child. Hope, for your sake, this isn't he things will be for the whole year
2007-08-22 07:56:34 · answer #1 · answered by nanny411 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She shouldn't have yelled. Raising her voice is different, but yelling, especially in his face, is unacceptable. Grabbing the student, in a semiviolent manner, which seems to be how it was, is also unaccecptable. I would definitely be in that principal's office TODAY. The principal will ask your son and the teacher what happened, and other students who may have seen. Anything deemed harsh or unnecessary should NOT go unnoticed. Make sure you get the whole truth from your son before you go in though, you don't want anything else coming out and making you look bad right in the middle of everything. Also, as the teacher may be reprimanded, your son may also be slightly punished for disturbing class - but nothing like yelling, or grabbing.
2007-08-22 15:00:08 · answer #2 · answered by JustMyOpinion 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a former Kindergarten teacher (and mother of a 5 year old) I say talk to the teacher first. Let her know you're concerned about how it was handled and talk to her about it.
In my experience 5-6 year olds can be very over dramatic and it's possible that the child made more of the situation than was actually there.
Either way, please don't go to the principal first. It's only the 2nd week of school and you're going to have to deal with this teacher for the rest of the year. Do you want to get off of the wrong foot by "tattling" to the principal? The 2 of you should sit down (preferably with said 6 year old) and discuss it like adults.
2007-08-22 17:55:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being angry at him for disturbing class is one thing, and I can even see a teacher raising her voice. Grabbing his arm, however, can be considered assault. Since you are concerned about it, you should bring it up to the principal and let them know that such behavior will not be tolerated. The teacher will get a warning about her behavior and hopefully make a concerted effort to improve her attitude and reactions.
Something you should remember, however, is that a strict teacher who is angry at a child can be scary to a six-year-old even if she doesn't raise her voice or grab his arm. You should acknowledge his feelings and talk to the principal, but remember that his description or reaction may have been overly dramatic. He obviously felt attacked, but some kids feel attacked more easily than others. I'm definitely not saying that he was just over-reacting and you should let it go. On the contrary, you should talk with the teacher at least and perhaps the principal if you really think she was too rough with him physically or verbally.
2007-08-22 15:04:23 · answer #4 · answered by saffrondoula 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first month of school the teachers tend to be a little "hard" on the kids to make sure they all know that the teacher is in charge. I know I am probably going to get thumbs down for this...but I actually commend the teacher for being in charge and not allowing the children to run the classroom!
2007-08-22 15:00:07 · answer #5 · answered by AdoptiveMama 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She is probably allowed too, but she shouldnt be doing it. 1st grade is a growing stage in a child, their teachers need to be nurturing, caring, and treat students like their own children. IF you would have done something differnt in the situation you should talk to the principal, and if it happens again complain again. If you wouldnt of done what she did then complain but if you would of reacted the same way then its fine.
2007-08-22 14:58:18 · answer #6 · answered by kelseykiddo1 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, that is not acceptable. You should go to the pricipal and have a discussin with him or her. If the teacher does not improve then you should either consider pulling him or her out of the class or going to the school board to ensure disiplinary action. Also talk to other parents to see if thier children are having the same problem. don't let the teacher get away with that, and don't allow the prinipal to not act upon it. build your case and don't accept no for an answer
2007-08-22 16:43:16 · answer #7 · answered by ponycrazedperson 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What was the 6 year old doing distubing the other classes? Yes she has the right to grab the child and make sure he is disciplined. What happened to his parents teaching him to respect other's right to an education?
2007-08-24 01:20:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If teacher is acting like that already I'd be a little worried. I mean, what happens in the middle of the year when things really get crazy??
2007-08-22 14:59:12 · answer #9 · answered by happyfacemommy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would talk to the school principle but you also have to take into consideration a child was looking in the window - why was that child there................
2007-08-22 16:37:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋