MCPS in National News

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Anonymous wrote:Yeah I am not clicking on Fox News links for a "voice of reason" but nice try

LOL ! I agree with psychologist in this case. For a transition such as this, parents should be involved- the youth need support. To assume the parents will be bigoted and not supportive is ...wild.

This happened to a friend of mine. Child changed pronouns at school and they were not informed. They are completely supportive but their son has many other things going on and they want to understand the root of the issues before going all in on a transition to female for an 11 year old. I think that parents need to know unless there is reason to believe that the child is in an unsafe situation.

If a child is in an unsafe situation, it should be reported to CPS. Teachers should not make that judgment call as they are not trained or qualified and with serious mental health issues, could put the child in greater danger, especially if they are suicidal. These kids need mental health and other supports that MCPS and teachers are not qualified.

Your first and second sentences are contradictory. On the one hand you say that teachers should report dangerous situations to CPS but on the other you say they are not qualified to make such judgements. MCPS rules don't require teachers to make any judgements. They use the pronouns that a student desires and don't have responsibility for informing parents. How would school personnel even know which families would be supportive and which wouldn't? Students can inform their families themselves if they believe they will be supported.

If a child is exploring gender identity, their parent should be informed/involved, period. Leaving a parent out of the equation is deceptive. This is not something we want to be encouraging children to do. I liked the analogy that a teacher wouldn't hide a bad grade from a parent who might be abusive about it. The same should hold true (and even more so) for a child's journey of gender exploration.

[Anonymous]

I've had multiple students who couldn't share their preferred names or pronouns at home. I even had one who promised me not to tell anyone at all but was happy I would (quietly) say the chosen name and allow it to be written on assignments they handed in. This was 100% a relationship I had as a kid's trusted adult. Breaking that trust would be emotional abuse.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Yeah I am not clicking on Fox News links for a "voice of reason" but nice try

LOL ! I agree with psychologist in this case. For a transition such as this, parents should be involved- the youth need support. To assume the parents will be bigoted and not supportive is ...wild.

This happened to a friend of mine. Child changed pronouns at school and they were not informed. They are completely supportive but their son has many other things going on and they want to understand the root of the issues before going all in on a transition to female for an 11 year old. I think that parents need to know unless there is reason to believe that the child is in an unsafe situation.

If a child is in an unsafe situation, it should be reported to CPS. Teachers should not make that judgment call as they are not trained or qualified and with serious mental health issues, could put the child in greater danger, especially if they are suicidal. These kids need mental health and other supports that MCPS and teachers are not qualified.

Your first and second sentences are contradictory. On the one hand you say that teachers should report dangerous situations to CPS but on the other you say they are not qualified to make such judgements. MCPS rules don't require teachers to make any judgements. They use the pronouns that a student desires and don't have responsibility for informing parents. How would school personnel even know which families would be supportive and which wouldn't? Students can inform their families themselves if they believe they will be supported.

If a child is exploring gender identity, their parent should be informed/involved, period. Leaving a parent out of the equation is deceptive. This is not something we want to be encouraging children to do. I liked the analogy that a teacher wouldn't hide a bad grade from a parent who might be abusive about it. The same should hold true (and even more so) for a child's journey of gender exploration.

So, if I find out a girl is wearing skirt I should inform the parent of their child's identity?

If a student wants to be called Joey instead of Joseph, I should call the parents?

If a boy is bragging about banging chicks or getting a BJ, I should call the parent?

If a student who is getting straight A's tells me they have not intention of going to college even though their parents think they are Ivy material, I should call the parents?

Why is it only one group of people you want teachers to stalk and report?

Honey, if you are such a terrible parent that you don't know these things the problem is the parent not the teachers.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Yeah I am not clicking on Fox News links for a "voice of reason" but nice try

LOL ! I agree with psychologist in this case. For a transition such as this, parents should be involved- the youth need support. To assume the parents will be bigoted and not supportive is ...wild.

This happened to a friend of mine. Child changed pronouns at school and they were not informed. They are completely supportive but their son has many other things going on and they want to understand the root of the issues before going all in on a transition to female for an 11 year old. I think that parents need to know unless there is reason to believe that the child is in an unsafe situation.

If a child is in an unsafe situation, it should be reported to CPS. Teachers should not make that judgment call as they are not trained or qualified and with serious mental health issues, could put the child in greater danger, especially if they are suicidal. These kids need mental health and other supports that MCPS and teachers are not qualified.

Your first and second sentences are contradictory. On the one hand you say that teachers should report dangerous situations to CPS but on the other you say they are not qualified to make such judgements. MCPS rules don't require teachers to make any judgements. They use the pronouns that a student desires and don't have responsibility for informing parents. How would school personnel even know which families would be supportive and which wouldn't? Students can inform their families themselves if they believe they will be supported.

If a child is exploring gender identity, their parent should be informed/involved, period. Leaving a parent out of the equation is deceptive. This is not something we want to be encouraging children to do. I liked the analogy that a teacher wouldn't hide a bad grade from a parent who might be abusive about it. The same should hold true (and even more so) for a child's journey of gender exploration.

So, if I find out a girl is wearing skirt I should inform the parent of their child's identity? What?

If a student wants to be called Joey instead of Joseph, I should call the parents? What?

If a boy is bragging about banging chicks or getting a BJ, I should call the parent? Yes please.

If a student who is getting straight A's tells me they have not intention of going to college even though their parents think they are Ivy material, I should call the parents? Yes please

Why is it only one group of people you want teachers to stalk and report? I don't

Honey, if you are such a terrible parent that you don't know these things the problem is the parent not the teachers.

Nah, my kids share everything with me. But I would want to know if they were exploring something like gender identity because it is complex and needs family support.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:That's why they have the policy - because of unsafe situations.

Dig a little closer into those articles. You will see they are all setups from a certain "Patriotic Mom" residing in Silver Spring trying to promote her own books. She loves to retweet things from MCPS for her own notoriety.

Typical approach from the super ‘tolerant’ liberals in MoCo. You disagree with the message, so you attack the messenger. So obnoxious.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Yeah I am not clicking on Fox News links for a "voice of reason" but nice try

LOL ! I agree with psychologist in this case. For a transition such as this, parents should be involved- the youth need support. To assume the parents will be bigoted and not supportive is ...wild.

This happened to a friend of mine. Child changed pronouns at school and they were not informed. They are completely supportive but their son has many other things going on and they want to understand the root of the issues before going all in on a transition to female for an 11 year old. I think that parents need to know unless there is reason to believe that the child is in an unsafe situation.

If a child is in an unsafe situation, it should be reported to CPS. Teachers should not make that judgment call as they are not trained or qualified and with serious mental health issues, could put the child in greater danger, especially if they are suicidal. These kids need mental health and other supports that MCPS and teachers are not qualified.

Your first and second sentences are contradictory. On the one hand you say that teachers should report dangerous situations to CPS but on the other you say they are not qualified to make such judgements. MCPS rules don't require teachers to make any judgements. They use the pronouns that a student desires and don't have responsibility for informing parents. How would school personnel even know which families would be supportive and which wouldn't? Students can inform their families themselves if they believe they will be supported.

If a child is exploring gender identity, their parent should be informed/involved, period. Leaving a parent out of the equation is deceptive. This is not something we want to be encouraging children to do. I liked the analogy that a teacher wouldn't hide a bad grade from a parent who might be abusive about it. The same should hold true (and even more so) for a child's journey of gender exploration.

So, if I find out a girl is wearing skirt I should inform the parent of their child's identity? What?

If a student wants to be called Joey instead of Joseph, I should call the parents? What?

If a boy is bragging about banging chicks or getting a BJ, I should call the parent? Yes please.

If a student who is getting straight A's tells me they have not intention of going to college even though their parents think they are Ivy material, I should call the parents? Yes please

Why is it only one group of people you want teachers to stalk and report? I don't

Honey, if you are such a terrible parent that you don't know these things the problem is the parent not the teachers.

Nah, my kids share everything with me. But I would want to know if they were exploring something like gender identity because it is complex and needs family support.

But not underage sex, or drinking, or drugs? What about if they are gay? Or roll their skirt when they leave home?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yeah I am not clicking on Fox News links for a "voice of reason" but nice try

LOL ! I agree with psychologist in this case. For a transition such as this, parents should be involved- the youth need support. To assume the parents will be bigoted and not supportive is ...wild.

This happened to a friend of mine. Child changed pronouns at school and they were not informed. They are completely supportive but their son has many other things going on and they want to understand the root of the issues before going all in on a transition to female for an 11 year old. I think that parents need to know unless there is reason to believe that the child is in an unsafe situation.

If a child is in an unsafe situation, it should be reported to CPS. Teachers should not make that judgment call as they are not trained or qualified and with serious mental health issues, could put the child in greater danger, especially if they are suicidal. These kids need mental health and other supports that MCPS and teachers are not qualified.

Your first and second sentences are contradictory. On the one hand you say that teachers should report dangerous situations to CPS but on the other you say they are not qualified to make such judgements. MCPS rules don't require teachers to make any judgements. They use the pronouns that a student desires and don't have responsibility for informing parents. How would school personnel even know which families would be supportive and which wouldn't? Students can inform their families themselves if they believe they will be supported.

If a child is exploring gender identity, their parent should be informed/involved, period. Leaving a parent out of the equation is deceptive. This is not something we want to be encouraging children to do. I liked the analogy that a teacher wouldn't hide a bad grade from a parent who might be abusive about it. The same should hold true (and even more so) for a child's journey of gender exploration.

So, if I find out a girl is wearing skirt I should inform the parent of their child's identity? What?

If a student wants to be called Joey instead of Joseph, I should call the parents? What?

If a boy is bragging about banging chicks or getting a BJ, I should call the parent? Yes please.

If a student who is getting straight A's tells me they have not intention of going to college even though their parents think they are Ivy material, I should call the parents? Yes please

Why is it only one group of people you want teachers to stalk and report? I don't

Honey, if you are such a terrible parent that you don't know these things the problem is the parent not the teachers.

Nah, my kids share everything with me. But I would want to know if they were exploring something like gender identity because it is complex and needs family support.

If they share everything why do you need a teacher to tell you?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yeah I am not clicking on Fox News links for a "voice of reason" but nice try

LOL ! I agree with psychologist in this case. For a transition such as this, parents should be involved- the youth need support. To assume the parents will be bigoted and not supportive is ...wild.

This happened to a friend of mine. Child changed pronouns at school and they were not informed. They are completely supportive but their son has many other things going on and they want to understand the root of the issues before going all in on a transition to female for an 11 year old. I think that parents need to know unless there is reason to believe that the child is in an unsafe situation.

If a child is in an unsafe situation, it should be reported to CPS. Teachers should not make that judgment call as they are not trained or qualified and with serious mental health issues, could put the child in greater danger, especially if they are suicidal. These kids need mental health and other supports that MCPS and teachers are not qualified.

Your first and second sentences are contradictory. On the one hand you say that teachers should report dangerous situations to CPS but on the other you say they are not qualified to make such judgements. MCPS rules don't require teachers to make any judgements. They use the pronouns that a student desires and don't have responsibility for informing parents. How would school personnel even know which families would be supportive and which wouldn't? Students can inform their families themselves if they believe they will be supported.

If a child is exploring gender identity, their parent should be informed/involved, period. Leaving a parent out of the equation is deceptive. This is not something we want to be encouraging children to do. I liked the analogy that a teacher wouldn't hide a bad grade from a parent who might be abusive about it. The same should hold true (and even more so) for a child's journey of gender exploration.

So, if I find out a girl is wearing skirt I should inform the parent of their child's identity? What?

If a student wants to be called Joey instead of Joseph, I should call the parents? What?

If a boy is bragging about banging chicks or getting a BJ, I should call the parent? Yes please.

If a student who is getting straight A's tells me they have not intention of going to college even though their parents think they are Ivy material, I should call the parents? Yes please

Why is it only one group of people you want teachers to stalk and report? I don't

Honey, if you are such a terrible parent that you don't know these things the problem is the parent not the teachers.

Nah, my kids share everything with me. But I would want to know if they were exploring something like gender identity because it is complex and needs family support.

If they share everything why do you need a teacher to tell you[b]?

This.

Just admit that your kids would be afraid to tell you because they know you hate trans people.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:Yeah I am not clicking on Fox News links for a "voice of reason" but nice try

LOL ! I agree with psychologist in this case. For a transition such as this, parents should be involved- the youth need support. To assume the parents will be bigoted and not supportive is ...wild.

This happened to a friend of mine. Child changed pronouns at school and they were not informed. They are completely supportive but their son has many other things going on and they want to understand the root of the issues before going all in on a transition to female for an 11 year old. I think that parents need to know unless there is reason to believe that the child is in an unsafe situation.

If a child is in an unsafe situation, it should be reported to CPS. Teachers should not make that judgment call as they are not trained or qualified and with serious mental health issues, could put the child in greater danger, especially if they are suicidal. These kids need mental health and other supports that MCPS and teachers are not qualified.

Your first and second sentences are contradictory. On the one hand you say that teachers should report dangerous situations to CPS but on the other you say they are not qualified to make such judgements. MCPS rules don't require teachers to make any judgements. They use the pronouns that a student desires and don't have responsibility for informing parents. How would school personnel even know which families would be supportive and which wouldn't? Students can inform their families themselves if they believe they will be supported.

If a child is exploring gender identity, their parent should be informed/involved, period. Leaving a parent out of the equation is deceptive. This is not something we want to be encouraging children to do. I liked the analogy that a teacher wouldn't hide a bad grade from a parent who might be abusive about it. The same should hold true (and even more so) for a child's journey of gender exploration.

So, if I find out a girl is wearing skirt I should inform the parent of their child's identity? What?

If a student wants to be called Joey instead of Joseph, I should call the parents? What?

If a boy is bragging about banging chicks or getting a BJ, I should call the parent? Yes please.

If a student who is getting straight A's tells me they have not intention of going to college even though their parents think they are Ivy material, I should call the parents? Yes please

Why is it only one group of people you want teachers to stalk and report? I don't

Honey, if you are such a terrible parent that you don't know these things the problem is the parent not the teachers.

Nah, my kids share everything with me. But I would want to know if they were exploring something like gender identity because it is complex and needs family support.

Sweet summer child!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yeah I am not clicking on Fox News links for a "voice of reason" but nice try

LOL ! I agree with psychologist in this case. For a transition such as this, parents should be involved- the youth need support. To assume the parents will be bigoted and not supportive is ...wild.

This happened to a friend of mine. Child changed pronouns at school and they were not informed. They are completely supportive but their son has many other things going on and they want to understand the root of the issues before going all in on a transition to female for an 11 year old. I think that parents need to know unless there is reason to believe that the child is in an unsafe situation.

If a child is in an unsafe situation, it should be reported to CPS. Teachers should not make that judgment call as they are not trained or qualified and with serious mental health issues, could put the child in greater danger, especially if they are suicidal. These kids need mental health and other supports that MCPS and teachers are not qualified.

Your first and second sentences are contradictory. On the one hand you say that teachers should report dangerous situations to CPS but on the other you say they are not qualified to make such judgements. MCPS rules don't require teachers to make any judgements. They use the pronouns that a student desires and don't have responsibility for informing parents. How would school personnel even know which families would be supportive and which wouldn't? Students can inform their families themselves if they believe they will be supported.

If a child is exploring gender identity, their parent should be informed/involved, period. Leaving a parent out of the equation is deceptive. This is not something we want to be encouraging children to do. I liked the analogy that a teacher wouldn't hide a bad grade from a parent who might be abusive about it. The same should hold true (and even more so) for a child's journey of gender exploration.

So, if I find out a girl is wearing skirt I should inform the parent of their child's identity? What?

If a student wants to be called Joey instead of Joseph, I should call the parents? What?

If a boy is bragging about banging chicks or getting a BJ, I should call the parent? Yes please.

If a student who is getting straight A's tells me they have not intention of going to college even though their parents think they are Ivy material, I should call the parents? Yes please

Why is it only one group of people you want teachers to stalk and report? I don't

Honey, if you are such a terrible parent that you don't know these things the problem is the parent not the teachers.

Nah, my kids share everything with me. But I would want to know if they were exploring something like gender identity because it is complex and needs family support.

But not underage sex, or drinking, or drugs? What about if they are gay? Or roll their skirt when they leave home?

This is mcps. There are no uniforms so rolling skirts is not relevant. Any teacher willing to keep secrets makes me question them as what if it’s sex abuse from another teacher? If you are concerned about abuse you report it. Secrets are never good and you are not qualified to handle these situations.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yeah I am not clicking on Fox News links for a "voice of reason" but nice try

LOL ! I agree with psychologist in this case. For a transition such as this, parents should be involved- the youth need support. To assume the parents will be bigoted and not supportive is ...wild.

This happened to a friend of mine. Child changed pronouns at school and they were not informed. They are completely supportive but their son has many other things going on and they want to understand the root of the issues before going all in on a transition to female for an 11 year old. I think that parents need to know unless there is reason to believe that the child is in an unsafe situation.

If a child is in an unsafe situation, it should be reported to CPS. Teachers should not make that judgment call as they are not trained or qualified and with serious mental health issues, could put the child in greater danger, especially if they are suicidal. These kids need mental health and other supports that MCPS and teachers are not qualified.

Your first and second sentences are contradictory. On the one hand you say that teachers should report dangerous situations to CPS but on the other you say they are not qualified to make such judgements. MCPS rules don't require teachers to make any judgements. They use the pronouns that a student desires and don't have responsibility for informing parents. How would school personnel even know which families would be supportive and which wouldn't? Students can inform their families themselves if they believe they will be supported.

Then, you respect the parents wishes as these are children. If a teacher does not report a dangerous situation they should be held accountable.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yeah I am not clicking on Fox News links for a "voice of reason" but nice try

LOL ! I agree with psychologist in this case. For a transition such as this, parents should be involved- the youth need support. To assume the parents will be bigoted and not supportive is ...wild.

This happened to a friend of mine. Child changed pronouns at school and they were not informed. They are completely supportive but their son has many other things going on and they want to understand the root of the issues before going all in on a transition to female for an 11 year old. I think that parents need to know unless there is reason to believe that the child is in an unsafe situation.

If a child is in an unsafe situation, it should be reported to CPS. Teachers should not make that judgment call as they are not trained or qualified and with serious mental health issues, could put the child in greater danger, especially if they are suicidal. These kids need mental health and other supports that MCPS and teachers are not qualified.

Your first and second sentences are contradictory. On the one hand you say that teachers should report dangerous situations to CPS but on the other you say they are not qualified to make such judgements. MCPS rules don't require teachers to make any judgements. They use the pronouns that a student desires and don't have responsibility for informing parents. How would school personnel even know which families would be supportive and which wouldn't? Students can inform their families themselves if they believe they will be supported.

Then, you respect the parents wishes as these are children. If a teacher does not report a dangerous situation they should be held accountable.

If the teacher creates a dangerous situation by reporting, are they also held accountable?

[Anonymous]

The lies that people are buying that kids are being fed this information from schools and are being encouraged to transition are just sad. Maybe worry about the things your kids see on the internet.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yeah I am not clicking on Fox News links for a "voice of reason" but nice try

LOL ! I agree with psychologist in this case. For a transition such as this, parents should be involved- the youth need support. To assume the parents will be bigoted and not supportive is ...wild.

This happened to a friend of mine. Child changed pronouns at school and they were not informed. They are completely supportive but their son has many other things going on and they want to understand the root of the issues before going all in on a transition to female for an 11 year old. I think that parents need to know unless there is reason to believe that the child is in an unsafe situation.

If a child is in an unsafe situation, it should be reported to CPS. Teachers should not make that judgment call as they are not trained or qualified and with serious mental health issues, could put the child in greater danger, especially if they are suicidal. These kids need mental health and other supports that MCPS and teachers are not qualified.

Your first and second sentences are contradictory. On the one hand you say that teachers should report dangerous situations to CPS but on the other you say they are not qualified to make such judgements. MCPS rules don't require teachers to make any judgements. They use the pronouns that a student desires and don't have responsibility for informing parents. How would school personnel even know which families would be supportive and which wouldn't? Students can inform their families themselves if they believe they will be supported.

If a child is exploring gender identity, their parent should be informed/involved, period. Leaving a parent out of the equation is deceptive. This is not something we want to be encouraging children to do. I liked the analogy that a teacher wouldn't hide a bad grade from a parent who might be abusive about it. The same should hold true (and even more so) for a child's journey of gender exploration.

So, if I find out a girl is wearing skirt I should inform the parent of their child's identity? What?

If a student wants to be called Joey instead of Joseph, I should call the parents? What?

If a boy is bragging about banging chicks or getting a BJ, I should call the parent? Yes please.

If a student who is getting straight A's tells me they have not intention of going to college even though their parents think they are Ivy material, I should call the parents? Yes please

Why is it only one group of people you want teachers to stalk and report? I don't

Honey, if you are such a terrible parent that you don't know these things the problem is the parent not the teachers.

Nah, my kids share everything with me. But I would want to know if they were exploring something like gender identity because it is complex and needs family support.

But not underage sex, or drinking, or drugs? What about if they are gay? Or roll their skirt when they leave home?

This is mcps. There are no uniforms so rolling skirts is not relevant. Any teacher willing to keep secrets makes me question them as what if it’s sex abuse from another teacher? If you are concerned about abuse you report it. Secrets are never good and you are not qualified to handle these situations.

Under MD state law, teachers are mandated reporters of abuse. It’s highly improbable that a teacher would hide abuse from a coworker just because they don’t tell you that your kid goes by Larlo rather than Larla.

[Anonymous]

So if a teacher finds out that a 14 yr old is pregnant by another 14 yr old, should they not tell the parents because they fear that the parent might be abusive to the teen?

Teachers should not be put in a position to be hiding information from parents about their child. If they suspect abuse, then call it in. Otherwise, the teacher is deciding what information the parent should/should not know about their own child, and that is outside a teacher's scope, not to mention how wrong that is.

How would a parent who is a teacher like it if another teacher felt they should withhold some info about their own child?