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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm a teacher and we are supposed to be a team with the parents and the child. If you came in like this it would make it clear that you were a "difficult case".  The question you raise makes it seem like you are ashamed of your child's condition which will translate in teachers who will be less than forthcoming with you. [b]If they feel that you don't disclose information they might regard it to be in the child's best interest to not reach out to communicate with you.[/b] Amenable, helpful parents who are real team  players make a world of difference in outcome. 
I can't phrase this any more gently, but is your shame so great that you can't do what is best for your child so that the whole team can have all of the information?[/quote]

As a teacher, I'd like to point out the lack of logic in this sentence. If you believe in open communication and the disclosing of information, why would you ever "regard it to be in the child's best interest to not reach out to communicate" with a parent? It seems that what you are pointing out is that teachers may punish students for what they perceive to be the parents' mistakes.  personally I strive never to abuse my role as educator in this way and it is disappointing to see another teacher admit to this so cavalierly.

OP, as a teacher and parent, I do believe in the benefits open communication. I know you weren't asking for comments or advice on this matter but I want to admit to my opinion before adding that I think that you should probably realize that, wrong as it is, some people may hold it against your child if you don't play by the accepted rules.[/quote]

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