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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My 10-yo child's DC-based private school has introduced a formal community-building effort, which includes dedicated staff and space.

Instead of taking recess outdoors, as they are encouraged to do, my kid has opted to visit this staff, who invite students for conversation, offering candy and cookies, which is the notable element in my kid's telling (subject for another post).

Setting aside the merits of this practice, what standing do I have to object?  If I tell the school I don't want my kid engaging with this staff, how enforceable is it? The contract with the school doesn't shed light on it.

Thanks for any input.[/quote]

First question: who’s needs are being met here; is the staff member being used as a baby sitter by Admin ? Is this staff person using his access to these kids to curry favor with their parents and/ or Admin

If these kids have social adjustment problems ( problems with peers at recess) what is the professional training this staff person has to work therapeutically with kids to their actual benefit as opposed to his own ( currying favor )

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