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[quote=Anonymous]Just read this thread OP, and I've got a sneaking suspicion that one or two grumpy people are driving the negative/non-helpful posts. So take it all with a grain.

Snark aside, your concern of whether a teacher's disciplinary action was appropriate is a real/valid one. However, as outsiders it is hard for us to really know if the action of the teacher falls within "normal" or was clearly out of bounds. As with all disciplinary action, people, place, timing and background info. all play a vital part.

As an educator in a nearby public school system, we are legally disallowed at the school level to physically restrain a child. I would interpret this as picking up a child against their will and moving them to a different spot as your teacher did.

In fact, in VA there are some serious discussion around physical discipline tactics as nation-wide they have led to 20 child deaths in 2012 alone.

http://www.propublica.org/article/virginia-passes-bill-to-rein-in-restraints-of-school-kids

However, and sadly, most states do not have laws restricting teachers from using force (sometimes extreme) to subdue a child. And private schools would have to create their own policies surrounding this issue so there is an added wrinkle for your situation.

My advice? Give yourself a night's sleep to see if your gut still says it was inappropriate behavior. If yes, I would speak to your director about the policies in place about physically touching a child at your school. If the teacher was clearly breaking these rules, report it on the spot. If not, hold tight and continue observing her interactions.

Finally, thank you for looking out for our community of learners. Yes, teachers have it tough at times but no one deserves to be physically intimidated for their feelings. And teachers are not saints as some on this thread may believe. They make mistakes too and must be called to tasked for everyone's benefit.  [/quote]

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