Why can't we fine parents of poor academic achievers?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It frustrates that my kids behave are eager learners, but I have to pay more to get them a decent education, when they are actually easier to teach than those who don't perform as well and are actually actively disrupting my kids.

I think you're a pretty despicable person for having thoughts like this. I'd like people like you to be fined for being scum.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:All children have a right to education. But all children don’t have a right to in person education, if the cannot behave. A fine makes zero sense, but I do think all schools need a virtual option. In person school should be reserved for the kids that want and are able to learn without being disruptive. Schools can assign virtual education if student cannot sit in class without being a distraction and disruption.

So a fine? You're just playing semantics.

A virtual education of, say, a 7 year old would mean that one of the parents can't work and has to be at home to supervise. So you're taking away their ability to provide for that child?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It frustrates that my kids behave are eager learners, but I have to pay more to get them a decent education, when they are actually easier to teach than those who don't perform as well and are actually actively disrupting my kids.

I think you're a pretty despicable person for having thoughts like this. I'd like people like you to be fined for being scum.

Exactly. Clearly, she hasn't learned how to play well with others in school. Maybe we should fine her for that.

[Anonymous]

So you want even more competition for few desirable college spots, OP? Something tells me you don't.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The point of public education is to attempt to bring as much of the population as possible up to a minimum standard of academic proficiency, while promoting social cohesion, and to keep juvenile delinquents occupied. Anything else we get out of it is just gravy. It was never designed to help every individual student reach their maximum potential.

You are so wrong it’s embarrassing. Have you ever heard of Horace Mann?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The public schools are a social safety net, designed for the average and below average. If your kids are eager learners, they have the choice to seek a better environment.

So who are all those kids in public schools whose parents claim they brilliant, in the 99% of every test ever taken? Someone should let them know they in the wrong place.

After reading your sentences, I think you’re definitively in the 1%.

It’s called sarcasm. You focusing on sentences that have missing words only verifies that you have no legitimate argument.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The public schools are a social safety net, designed for the average and below average. If your kids are eager learners, they have the choice to seek a better environment.

So who are all those kids in public schools whose parents claim they brilliant, in the 99% of every test ever taken? Someone should let them know they in the wrong place.

After reading your sentences, I think you’re definitively in the 1%.

It’s called sarcasm. You focusing on sentences that have missing words only verifies that you have no legitimate argument.

Fun tip, it's best to ignore such posts. I know it's frustrating just when you're making a good point, and ah you left an authenticity in the comment that someone seizes on to try to diffuse your point. People get it you don't have to respond to that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It frustrates that my kids behave are eager learners, but I have to pay more to get them a decent education, when they are actually easier to teach than those who don't perform as well and are actually actively disrupting my kids.

You can’t even write proper sentences. I don’t believe your kids are smart or eager learners. They are probably, sadly, just like you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So you want even more competition for few desirable college spots, OP? Something tells me you don't.

Not really, interested in the process that produces "coveted" college spots. I was a free ride at a small no name engineering school sort. Ideally, we forgo college altogether unless they get a sports scholarship or something. Just don't want my kids to have to navigate some of these behavioral situations, that aren't their issues.

[Anonymous]

Good luck trying to find them. They’re usually the MIA parents.

-a teacher

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:Even when some schools struggle, or when kids face behavior challenges or come from families who aren’t as supportive, it still matters that we all invest. Every child deserves a fair shot, and for many, school is the one place where they can find stability, caring adults, and opportunities to break cycles of hardship. When we give up on those schools or kids, the problems don’t disappear...they grow into bigger social and economic costs down the road, like higher unemployment, crime, and strain on public services. Investing in every school and every student is how we make sure all kids (not just the lucky ones) have a chance to contribute positively to society.

Why should my kid be involved in your social programs though.

Because you live in a large society and not on an island by yourself. You think WAY too highly of yourself and your kids.

+1

We should fine OP for posting such a dumb ass thread.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Good luck trying to find them. They’re usually the MIA parents.

-a teacher

Sounds like you haven't even tried to get in contact with them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Good luck trying to find them. They’re usually the MIA parents.

-a teacher

Sounds like you haven't even tried to get in contact with them.

We have to fill out a Google form with every single time we attempt to contact a parent (phone call, letter, note in kid’s folder, text message, email, home visit, etc). Some people don’t want to hear from their kid’s school. Ever.

[Anonymous]

Oh, OP, if only everyone in the world could be as perfect as you are.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:All children have a right to education. But all children don’t have a right to in person education, if the cannot behave. A fine makes zero sense, but I do think all schools need a virtual option. In person school should be reserved for the kids that want and are able to learn without being disruptive. Schools can assign virtual education if student cannot sit in class without being a distraction and disruption.

So a fine? You're just playing semantics.

A virtual education of, say, a 7 year old would mean that one of the parents can't work and has to be at home to supervise. So you're taking away their ability to provide for that child?

School isn’t obligated to be your childcare.