Strange question from TA?

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solioo · 27/08/2026 17:32

DS has just told me about something that happened just before the summer holidays.

There is a (male, not sure is relevant)TA that also teaches them music once per week (year 2).

DS asked to go to the toilet and when he came back, the TA pulled him to the side and asked “did you do a number 1 or a number 2?”

AIBU to find this a strange thing to ask?! Or am I being OTT?aib

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WonderfulSmith · 27/08/2026 17:49

Perhaps he was gone for a long time, or perhaps there was a whiff when he came back in and he wanted to checked he’d wiped properly.

Dragonflyspeeding · 27/08/2026 17:48

Yes it’s a weird question.
Unless your child needs help in the bathroom or the toilets are not flushing, then it’s an inappropriate question.
As it happened before the school holidays, it’s too late to bring it up but you should ask your child to tell you if this teacher asks him anything this personal again.

Pearlstillsinging · 27/08/2026 17:42

It does seem odd but there could be several innocuous reasons, from trying to make sure that the toilets are left fit for others to use, through wondering why DS was such a long time to checking (depending on the layout of the school) that he hadn't gone for a wander.
I wouldn't do anything about it atm but if DS comes into contact with the TA next year, just monitor how your DS feels about that and, if necessary mention it to an experienced teacher.

thistimelastweek · 27/08/2026 17:37

Maybe he was concerned that your son was gone for a length of time.

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