My son's teacher made kids who didn't donate sit at a different table...?

Question

what do you think of this? my son's teacher made 16 kids who didn't bring in money for cancer cram in at two tables, when the other kids got to choose their seats. my son had brought in $12 two days before, but that didn't matter to her. and some kids might not have had money to donate. then the next day, several still forgot to bring money, so she said they had to stay at those two tables the rest of the year. i did get the principle to talk to her, and after 3 days, she's changing their seats, but shouldn't she be suspended? She seperated and made an example of those kids who didn't or couldn't donate!

Answer 1

Usual teacher c**p.

Because of teacher unions, NEA and tenure, it's about impossible to fire teachers.

Sad, they MAKE the bad teachers hurt our children.

Answer 2

To be an educator is a privilege as it is passing on the knowledge that we as humans have accumulated since the earliest human form.

As an educator, you must teach children the values of society and teach children to strive to be their best.

Your child's teacher is dismally failing in this role.  I truly believe that you need to go above your school's principle and speak to the local school board, then from their talk to the education department if you are still dissatisfied.

A child's early schooling is so critical in how they will handle and view later learning years.  They need to be sheltered, guided and made to feel worthwhile.

I hope that it all works out for your child in the end.  Don't be concerned with whether the teacher loses their job or not.  It is obvious that this is not a person that should be trusted with children's lives and the ongoing future of education as a career.

Answer 3

Wow, that is unbelievably wrong. Something should definitely be done. Especially when you consider that so many people are barely scraping by, living paycheck to paycheck. A lot of people don't even have health insurance but the teacher expects parents to donate money or she'll humiliate their kids at school? Oh, that just makes me sick. I would say something.

Answer 4

That's one way to look at the situation: the kids that didn't bring in the money were punished.  Or you could look at it as the kids who were prepared and brought the money to school were rewarded.  I guess it depends on which kid is yours.

The teacher has a hard time with something like fundraising.    It's not the teacher's job to raise funds, but she is trying to teach your child about helping others.

As a parent, it is YOUR job to make sure the child is ready for school.  When you fail to do this, you should be punished, not your child.  Unfortunately, teachers aren't allowed to do this.

Walk a mile in her shoes, and if you still think she should be suspended, then write a letter to the school principal and state your case, and ask for an explanation that assures you that your child will not be punished again because you are poor or you are irresponsible (whichever is appropriate).

I tend to think that parents stick up for their kids a little too much, but I'm old enough that when I was punished in school, the punishment was doubled when I got home.  Maybe your way is best.

Answer 5

A teacher like that makes school miserable for children.  I would report that.  She is abusive.

Answer 6

omg...i would be fit to be tied...its people like that who you have to wonder if they have compassion...there are kids out there who may not have been able to bring in money...and that is just down right horrible to do that to a child...she should be reprimanded, definately...

Answer 7

Definitely smacks of "segregation."  I could see if she wanted to reward the givers to give them the right to choose their seats FIRST, but telling the kids that they'd be there for the rest of the year was not kind or thoughtful.

TX Mom

Answer 8

Oh, my gosh.

That is abusive on so many levels.

The fist thing that came to my mind is this:  there are kids who do a lot of volunteer work and donate money - to the charity of their choosing.

The second thing that came to my mind is this:  humiliation does not make kids better people.  

Set up a meeting with the Principal and the teacher immediately.  She needs to make a PUBLIC apology to these kids (since she humiliated them publicly).

Your poor son.  I am so sorry this happened to him.  What a lousy way to learn about charity.  Shame on that teacher!

Answer 9

Two words about that teacher... BEE-YOTCH!

Answer 10

I seriously doubt the teacher meant to hurt the children's feelings. Please dont be the reason why someone losses their job in these poor economic times.  :(

Answer 11

I would write in detail about the incident and send it along with a formal complaint to the district office. This would make me very angry! I am sure your not the only mother, see if they will do the same or at least put their signature on your letter. This complaint should be directed at  the teacher in order for it to be recorded and added to her emplyee record.

She had no right to do what she did. Her behavior deserves a strong response.

I am so sorry this happened to your son.

Answer 12

Oh my goodness that almost made me sick to my stomach....I cannot believe that. Yes I think something should be done about that.

Answer 13

Boy would I be making an up rise if i were you how dare she do that!!!!!! She should be reprimanded for her actions!! I would press the principal on that.