Child told to walk last in line for final quarter

[Anonymous]

I think it is a perfectly reasonable thing for the teacher to do:
1. It keeps the line quieter.
2. It keeps other kids from getting in trouble.
3. It is more considerate to the other classes.

I doubt the teacher did this for one or two infractions. It seems to me to be a natural consequence. It really is not a punishment as someone has to be last.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is it appropriate for an educator to tell an elementary school child to walk at the end of the line for the final quarter of school because they are sick of telling them to stop talking in line?

I do not like that the teacher went out of her way to embarrass a child with a punishment that she deemed humiliating

Then teach your kid to follow the rules and it won't happen again next year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is it appropriate for an educator to tell an elementary school child to walk at the end of the line for the final quarter of school because they are sick of telling them to stop talking in line?

I do not like that the teacher went out of her way to embarrass a child with a punishment that she deemed humiliating

What do you think is the appropriate punishment for a multi-offense line talker?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is it appropriate for an educator to tell an elementary school child to walk at the end of the line for the final quarter of school because they are sick of telling them to stop talking in line?

I do not like that the teacher went out of her way to embarrass a child with a punishment that she deemed humiliating

Where on EARTH do you get that the teacher thought it’s humiliating? It sounds like it’s simply a place in line where it’s harder to be disruptive. Which is true. Not exactly a dunce cap situation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. Had taken that approach, but it seems like a rather severe immutable punishment for...talking in the hallways. If a child punches someone, which most would agree is a far more serious behavioral matter, are they given 3 months of daily punishment?

DD says they feel some kids are now treating them differently due to this.

There are consequences to not following directions. Apparently this has happened many times, or the teacher would not have put this in place for the rest of the year.

This isn’t a “punishment,” it is a consequence. A punishment would be down in the principal’s office, or no recess, or you can’t walk with us at all. A consequence is this teacher is tired of this repeated, repeated, repeated behavior. Apparently since your kid WON’T stop talking, at least this way the teacher doesn’t have to freaking hear it.

I take it by your repeated defensiveness you aren’t taking this seriously and discussing at home/putting in place a consequence at home?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is it appropriate for an educator to tell an elementary school child to walk at the end of the line for the final quarter of school because they are sick of telling them to stop talking in line?

There's is nothing wrong with this per se. The only slight problem is that it is too absolute and allows no chance for redemption/improvement... they are just stuck at the end of the line for the rest of the year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. Had taken that approach, but it seems like a rather severe immutable punishment for...talking in the hallways. If a child punches someone, which most would agree is a far more serious behavioral matter, are they given 3 months of daily punishment?

DD says they feel some kids are now treating them differently due to this.

The hitters are moved towards the front where the teacher can see them best.

OP, she’s been talking for 7 months straight, the teacher is tired of it and the friends don’t want to be associated with a trouble-maker. Have her apologize and ask if she can show improvement can she move back into line after a week or two? But she needs to show improvement.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is it appropriate for an educator to tell an elementary school child to walk at the end of the line for the final quarter of school because they are sick of telling them to stop talking in line?

I do not like that the teacher went out of her way to embarrass a child with a punishment that she deemed humiliating

Play stupid games…

It’s also probably damn humiliating as an adult and as a teacher to tell a kid to follow the rules again and again and again only to be ignored. Since you’re so worried about people being humiliated.

[Anonymous]

OP sounds like one of the many problematic parents who refuse to accept any consequences for their child’s behavior. It’s a real problem in FCPS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. Had taken that approach, but it seems like a rather severe immutable punishment for...talking in the hallways. If a child punches someone, which most would agree is a far more serious behavioral matter, are they given 3 months of daily punishment?

DD says they feel some kids are now treating them differently due to this.

It is a logical consequence of her misbehavior.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is it appropriate for an educator to tell an elementary school child to walk at the end of the line for the final quarter of school because they are sick of telling them to stop talking in line?

I do not like that the teacher went out of her way to embarrass a child with a punishment that she deemed humiliating

Or … your DD went out of her way to disrespect the teacher, the class, and every classroom they passed in the hallway for undoubtedly months on end.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The "caboose" was a favorite class job for my kids.

+1. It can also be a position of trust. As the caboose, you must make sure none of your classmates is following you!

[Anonymous]

This is a good example of why no one wants to be a teacher any more. The parents are so awful.

[Anonymous]

I’m glad my kids went to schools were talking as they walked in the hall was a sound of joy and a happy kid.

[Anonymous]

Honestly, if this happened to one of my kids, I'd be chuckling about it. I'm sure your daughter is feeling picked on and left out since she can't stand near her friends during this time. That is the point since she cannot practice self control when she near them. Just tell her to do better next year. She will learn control as she gets older.