Is it normal to give a DS detention for something a parent hasn't done?

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Ilisten2theradio · 04/12/2012 18:13

DS had a 15 minute detention today because I hadn't signed last weeks homework planner.

I had seen it and forgotten to sign it. BUT I think it is unfair to give him a detention for something that I didn't do.

WWYD? Or WDY think?

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LynetteScavo · 04/12/2012 18:21

So why didn't he just put in a quick squiggle like every other high school pupil does when they know the planner is going to be looked at?

I now sign a couple of weeks a head

GrimmaTheNome · 04/12/2012 18:19

Yup. He's been given the detention for something he didn't do, ie make sure you signed the ruddy thing.

I bet you're in trouble though.

TaggieCrimbleBlack · 04/12/2012 18:18

Maybe. Child's responsibility to wave it at you on the right day I suppose And I wouldn't dream of signing a whole term at a time oh no

DD has a detention for not hitting a ball in vollyball but ducking out of the way.

She can't do it though because she has maths detention the same day.

She won't do either because detentions are in a hall she can't go in (AS)

I have given up.

Ilovemydogandmydoglovesme · 04/12/2012 18:16

Does seem a bit mean but I guess the onus was on him to make sure you signed. It's his responsibility to get it signed, not yours.

RedHelenB · 04/12/2012 18:16

I think he should have forged it!! The onus is on the child to get the parent to do it - my two bring planner & pen to me & it takes a second!!!

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