Anonymous wrote:We have all four of our kids at independent schools, 2 started in public before we moved them in early elementary school. I have lots of good things to say about the benefits of private schools.
However, I am really struck by the ugly comments and acceptance that it’s ok to want to segregate our kids from kids with special needs. I understand not wanting your child’s education to be significantly impacted by disruptive behavior, but literally the post are talking about being happy that kids with special needs aren’t around them.
For parents who feel that way, you need to work on yourselves.
FWIW, my kids are not disruptive, but I had a sibling (who died from medical complications from their disability) who had a disability and the staring, pointing, and unkind words from adults and kids directed at my sibling were extremely hurtful. This kind of attitude and desire to shield your children from people with disabilities is behind that behavior toward people with disabilities.
You're reading those posts wrong. No one is complaining about kids with disabilities that don't cause the class to be ushered out multiple times a week because one kid is literally throwing desks at the other kids. You can take offense wherever you want, I guess, but what's the point?
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