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Are teachers allowed to voice how the other parents feel towards a certain child in the class?

67 replies

GlitzAndGlamour26 · 19/06/2021 12:18

Just that really.Is this allowed?

OP posts:
VettiyaIruken · 19/06/2021 12:34

I don't think it's appropriate, no.

Branleuse · 19/06/2021 12:34

I guess youll have to get more info from your neighbour then, as very hard to say

ConsuelaHammock · 19/06/2021 12:35

Is it your child? Your child is a little shit but it’s the teachers fault?
Have a word with your child and then have a word with yourself!
Parents like you are one of the reasons teachers are leaving the profession in droves.

Thehogfatherstolemycurry · 19/06/2021 12:35

You really do need to give more information though!

GlitzAndGlamour26 · 19/06/2021 12:39

@ConsuelaHammock I was asking for my neighbour.I have mentioned it before if you bother to read it.

OP posts:
ConsuelaHammock · 19/06/2021 12:39

Tell your neighbour it’s fine if it’s the truth. Sometimes the truth hurts, maybe their child will behave now.
Parents do talk about the horrible children in their children’s classes. They are allowed an opinion if their children’s education is being disrupted by a badly behaved brat. Good for the teacher!

cocoloco987 · 19/06/2021 12:41

The child was told that he had upset some parents

This may or may not be ok depending on details

@Fitforforty Excuse me don't be calling my child that!!!I was asking for my neighbour who has not given anymore information!

Then I'd ask for more if she wants a response as it's impossible to answer with the information given

ConsuelaHammock · 19/06/2021 12:42

Why did the child upset some parents? Your neighbour needs to speak to their child. Not looking for a way to get the teacher in trouble.

bonfireheart · 19/06/2021 12:43

Maybe the child has been hanging out with you OP ...

YourCakesAreShit · 19/06/2021 12:43

Asking for a neighbour.

Riiiiiiight

OneYeminRoad · 19/06/2021 12:44

If my neighbour asked me 'what flavour do you think is best?' then I'd find out more details before posting for opinions on a forum.

Hobnobswantshernameback · 19/06/2021 12:45

Yup definitely one of those posters Hmm

TheMoth · 19/06/2021 12:45

If people complain to the school, then yes.
Parents have complained you've been swearing in front of their dc.
Parents have complained you're kicking footballs at their cars.
Parents have complained you're playing chicken in the road.

Spartak · 19/06/2021 12:47

Your neighbour has asked you to post on Mumsnet about a vague comment with no context at all? Really?

DancesWithTortoises · 19/06/2021 12:48

Context is all as has been said.

intheenddoesitreallymatter · 19/06/2021 12:49

It really did! One of those childhood memories that you can still see so vividly.

WallaceinAnderland · 19/06/2021 12:50

Ella's mummy and Sam's Daddy feel upset that you pushed them over and hurt them. Just like your mummy would be upset if someone hurt you.

What's wrong with telling a child that?

Clymene · 19/06/2021 12:53

Oh this is one of Those Threads where the OP gives minimal information and gets huffy and offended at every question.

Yawn

cariadlet · 19/06/2021 12:53

I have a child in my class who has upset a number of other children in my class because of their behaviour. I have had conversations with parents who have expressed their concerns.

I deal with incidents as they occur and try to help the child understand the effect of their words and behaviour on others. I also make sure that the head teacher and deputy head are both aware of the issues.

But I wouldn't tell the child that other parents are upset by their behaviour.

Fitforforty · 19/06/2021 12:57

[quote GlitzAndGlamour26]@Fitforforty Excuse me don't be calling my child that!!!I was asking for my neighbour who has not given anymore information![/quote]
So is it your child or your neighbour’s child? Either way I said suspect not that they have been not they are.

MaMaD1990 · 19/06/2021 12:58

@Clymene

Oh this is one of Those Threads where the OP gives minimal information and gets huffy and offended at every question.

Yawn

And probably never to be heard from again!
Namechercanged · 19/06/2021 13:06

Context is everything here. The vague post isn't helpful.

frysturkishdelight · 19/06/2021 13:11

Voice to who?

custardbear · 19/06/2021 13:11

I think that if a child is malicious and isn't stopping what they're doing then it may be the last ditched attempt to get that child away from another kid who is suffering - some kids in the classroom are complete little shits #im not a teacher 😉

FlibbertyGiblets · 19/06/2021 13:12

OP: vague tale
MNers: more info please
OP: more vagueness with added vague
MNers: well still not sure, details are sketchy
OP: more vagueing
MNers: patience fraying somewhat
OP: Asking for a friend, natch
MNers: of COURSE you are. Oh dear what a shame never mind.
OP: ferrrrrr-lounce

Amirite?

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