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Anonymous
| Ugh this whole thing makes me sick to my stomach. Just as an FYI, special needs don't always "look" like special needs. And no I am not the parent of a problem child but have taught elementary for years so I know what I am talking about. Worry about your own kid. Stop gossiping and find a hobby other than stirring up trouble in the parent gossip mill. |
Anonymous
| OP there is clearly something personal going on between you and this childs' parents. Please be a responsible adult and do not reflect your issues whatever they may be with the parents onto some poor child and the teaching staff. Teachers have enough work to do. Dealing with a bored mom would most likely distract them from their class duties much more than a clingy child. |
Anonymous
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OP, you still haven't explained how you have come to the conclusion that this is a "problem child" so early in the school year? To the PP who mentioned that lots of parents volunteer extensively in the classroom, well, I do too and I am 100 percent confident that problem kids generally take more than a week or two to make themselves clear among the rest of the bunch.
It sounds much more like the OP has heard and/or fostered rumors about this family and now wants the help of DCUM to force the child out of her kids' classroom. Talk about a problem! OP, please tell us what school this is that fosters such a constructive community among its parents. |
Anonymous
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how old is the child? My DS was like this in kindergarten so we had him evaluated (he was also easily distracted). Turns out he is ADHD with sensory issues.
He now has an IEP, but is in class with the rest of the students as he is not autistic. So your observation that he would have his own teacher is incorrect. It could very well be that he has special needs that have gone undiagnosed up to this point. I would be very sensitive to it, and trust me the teacher knows what to do. You don't need to do a thing, and please don't be ugly about it with the other parents as it is very hurtful. |
Anonymous
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Without wood a fire goes out; without gossip a quarrel dies down.
Proverbs 26:20 |
Anonymous
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OP here. Seems I am not the first to consider a complaint about this child, as his parents are on here! Interesting. I will not tell you what area or what school, or even public or private, lest someone here have a bone to pick with my answer (on DCUM - egads!); and from the reaction to this child in their school, the child would definitely stick out. Seems the child and the parents have made a reputation for themselves already.
I don't know the parents, but those who do let me know what was going on behind the scenes, without reason for sharing or not sharing. I am observing for myself, and have been taking time from a full time job to do so. Believe me, I wish I could spend time doing other things, but my child's education is too important to me. I don't feel I should have to defend this. And those of you who are NOT the child's parents on here seem to get it. So I might ask now, why does your child demand so much attention? Is it learned at home? I know a favored response on DCUM is "I know you are but what am I" - but really I do appreciate those who have no vested interest who have taken the time. Really. For the record, I am not relying on DCUM for whatever measures are taken. I do not believe the other class parents are on here. I do see reason to believe that the parents of the child which sparked this thread are, based on the similar responses posted today. That says far more about them than me. My child's education is first and foremost. No matter what. |
Anonymous
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My child's education is first and foremost. No matter what. There is always homeschooling. That way, you'd have complete control over your child's education. |
Anonymous
| OP might be reacting to something negative that child's parents antagonized. OP probably doesn't want the "bribing"/inappropriateness to happen in his/her classroom. I don't see how it would not irk others. |
Anonymous
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I have this funny feeling she thinks I am the child's parent.
tee hee. |
Anonymous
| Ughh. Reading these posts sometimes makes me want to move back to Iowa......where people are unassuming, nice and have compassion for one another! |
Anonymous
My DS sounds a lot like yours - and your response to the OP is a lot nicer than what I'm thinking. What I find really interesting is that these parents feel they can make the school do something about the child. Don't they realize that their actions are unflattering and drawing negative attention? Chances are, this child was assigned to this particular teacher because she's better able to handle challenging students. Those are usually the best teachers in the school. Anyone complaining about having kids in a classroom with this child will likely get assigned lesser teachers. The parents of this child are probably very appreciative for the teachers assistance and find opportunities to express it. We do. I send things in throughout the year, including treats for the front office staff. I want to thank everyone who's had interaction with my DS. Call it bribing if you want but at least I respect the teachers and staff. |
Anonymous
| There is something about OP's posts that is really off-putting. Maybe it is that everything she said is colored with an obvious need to blame the parents, even though she has no solid basis for doing so. Or maybe it is her total lack of empathy for another child or family who may be struggling. Or maybe it is her complete lack of faith in her child's teachers to handle the situation (obviously all teachers can just be bought off). OP, what PERSONAL knowledge do you have about any of this, that didn't come second or third hand from another parent? |
Anonymous
| OP, honestly, you sound really neurotic and a little catty in your posts. Do you seriously believe that the people on here that disagree with you must be the parents of the "problem child"?? That is more than a little crazy. And you have yet to answer any of the other posters who are questioning how you can reasonably assess a child's impact on the entire class so early in the semester. The snide comments about the child's parents just make you appear small and gossipy. My child is still a baby but I'm really dreading encountering parents like you when the time comes. yikes. |
Anonymous
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oh Lord
literally
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Anonymous
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We must be the boys' parents because we disagree with you? Your insane, lady. I only have a single, female child who would is not disruptive. As a special needs nanny, I've known many you would describe as a problem child.
If you are that concerned about YOUR child's education, then move her to another classroom. Your have only your child as your responsibility. There are always attention-seekers in every class. You need to chill out. I am starting to doubt this is even a real situation. Do you do a lot of trolling? |