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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This again???

Most teachers (subs or not) do not ask a child "why" s/he needs to go to the bathroom.  Frankly, it is TMI and we don't to know since some of our students will tell us loudly.  Yuck.  And, in fact, most of us are in signaling classrooms these days anyway so the opportunity doesn't even arise.

If your child is being asked "why" then I would take it as an indicator that she is or has been off task in class and now is looking for continued attention in new directions.  It also is extremely probable that the teacher recognizes that she is or has used the bathroom visit as an opportunity to stay off task.

You should inquire further with your child, OP, before taking this on because I suspect that the problem is either your perception or your child's behavior.  But if you feel that you MUST make this your issue and that your child MUST regularly (not once a month) take frequent bathroom breaks during the day, then send your child's Team Lead teacher an email.  Tell the lead how you want your child's requests treated in the future.  We will inform our team and, yes, congratulations, you will be THAT parent.[/quote]

So, let me see if I'm understanding you.  If a child - who is otherwise on task and who has left his/her phone in the phone basket on the teacher's desk - asks politely if s/he can go to the bathroom, you're going to be skeptical that s/he actually needs to go, and you're going to embarrass him or her in front of the entire class by asking what the purpose of her bathroom visit is?  Unbelievable.  You shouldn't be teaching kids.[/quote]

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