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AIBU?

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43 replies

broodymamma · 04/04/2024 17:44

My 14 year old is being excluded from a school outing as a punishment for singing aloud in class. Many classmates were being rowdy at the time. Only 1 other classmate is also being excluded Aibu to call the head and ask them to reconsider. A school outing is a major deal as there are approximately 4 trips during the year.

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Meganmeccano · 04/04/2024 18:43

YABVU.

WalkingonWheels · 04/04/2024 18:41

Why aren't you outraged at your child for being disruptive and disrespectful in a classroom?

You should be supporting the school, not challenging them. This is why children are disruptive.

meganorks · 04/04/2024 18:39

I think the worst thing you could do is show your daughter you think its unfair and call the school. Instead of her learning actions have concequences she'll be learning you will have a go at the school for her so she can get away with doing whatever she likes. I wouldn't want to be taking a disruptive child on a school trip either.

MeMyCatsAndMyBooks · 04/04/2024 18:18

YABU.

I'm taking it your one of those parents who never tells their child off or gives them consequences.

StarlightLime · 04/04/2024 18:04

You really think sitting in class singing should go unremarked? 🙄

Marblessolveeverything · 04/04/2024 18:03

Don't do the crime if you can't do the time. She broke the rules she got sanctioned. I fail to see the rationale for appeal.

Fuzziduck · 04/04/2024 17:59

I'm guessing she won't do it again.

VickyEadieofThigh · 04/04/2024 17:56

Were you present, OP? Because you must surely know that the auto defence of any kid in trouble is "It wasn't just me" and "All I did was..."

Your DC has received a consequence for poor and disruptive behaviour. Let's hope this is a learning experience.

Createausername1970 · 04/04/2024 17:56

Yeah, I agree. My DS was disruptive (for SEN reasons) and it annoyed me hugely when he was excluded from things. But he had to learn that he didn't get a free pass to life just because he was ND and he had to try to conform and just shut the fuck up even if he didn't agree with Teacher!

So if you daughter was being disruptive in class, then tough. She has to learn that life is not all about her and she can't just do what she wants. There are consequences.

theeyeofdoe · 04/04/2024 17:56

Allfur · 04/04/2024 17:54

That sounds harsh I agree

I don't. Do your children sing in class. The poor teacher.

OP I don't blame them for not taking her (and I expect there were not others doing the same)>

IncompleteSenten · 04/04/2024 17:55

Now she has learned something important about behaving properly in class.

Allfur · 04/04/2024 17:54

That sounds harsh I agree

ShowOfHands · 04/04/2024 17:53

I'd definitely ring the school.

They can then explain the reasons to you.

reynold · 04/04/2024 17:51

Yes you are BU. My son has been picked
To go to Malaga with school next year, he's now started to get negatives for being distruptive ( which he's normally very quiet and shy) don't know where it's come from but he's starting to show off. He's now been told if this attitude doesn't change by the 31st of may ( when the trip deposit needs paying) he will not be going end of. I'm not paying something for 7 months for him to disrupt his and other peoples learning and get rewarded no thankyou. I also as a kid had a mother that never felt like I did wrong. Then I did whatever I wanted as a teen and got in a lot of trouble as I knew my mum would turn a blind eye. 28 now and I bring my kids up totally different.

DoreenonTill8 · 04/04/2024 17:49

What was she singing out loud?

Dacadactyl · 04/04/2024 17:47

The school are not being unreasonable.

Your child will have be warned and then went ahead being a pain still.

Tough luck.

If I was the Head and you rang up I'd not be reconsidering.

Oreosareawful · 04/04/2024 17:47

Assuming you were not in class, you only have your daughters word that ‘many classmates were being rowdy’
Actions have consequences and the school feel this is appropriate punishment. You should support them.

TeaKitten · 04/04/2024 17:45

Yes you would BU. Your daughter was being deliberately disruptive in class and is more than old enough to no better. Fair punishment and as a parent you need to let her learn (and teach her) that actions have consequences.