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AIBU?

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To be furious at dd's teacher?

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Blankexpression · 18/12/2018 19:21

Today DD's teacher when walking around the class told her to hurry up with her work and then whilst stopping to look at her handwriting said 'God. You're a bit OCD as well, aren't you?'. Presumably meaning as well as DSD, who left the same school a few years ago and has severe OCD.

DSD was taught by this teacher for a GCSE subject so several times a week for two years. Her OCD at this point was debilitating and had a big impact on her school life, there was several incidents this teacher witnessed or would have at least been very aware of including two suicide attempts on school property. I'm certain they knew about all this and will remember it even if it was a few years ago.

Their comments led to one of dd's classmates making a joke about the teacher thinking dd is crazy like her sister. I've never gone into school to complain about any of my kids teachers before but am completely furious with this comment and how incredibly insensitive it was. I know I didn't hear it but it sounds like it could only have been a vile joke, the teacher has no reason to genuinely be concerned that dd has OCD or to voice this to the whole class. Even if dsd wasn't dd's sister I would still find it disgusting for a teacher to say in front of the class that a student was 'a bit' of any medical condition.

AIBU to be furious?
I need someone to either talk me down and explain I'm being over sensitive or tell me they would feel the same before I do anything.

OP posts:
alansleftfoot · 18/12/2018 21:55

Does the teacher definitely know they are related ?
I teach over 400 kids, I do not remember the names or medical conditions of those that left a few years ago and I certainly don't know who is related to who.

FixTheBone · 18/12/2018 21:57

Surely a 'bit' OCD is a contradiction in terms - isn't that the whole point of compulsive behaviour???

Show a serious lack of understanding on the teacher's behalf - straight on to the head of department and suggest an apology and retraining might be in order.

Smileforthecamera · 18/12/2018 22:01

As a teacher I would encourage you to make an appointment to see the head ASAP. Get your DD to write a statement of what happened and what was said as clear evidence. I would want to know what the outcome is too!! Thoughtless comments like that create so much harm

Madmozzie · 18/12/2018 22:04

Funny there's so much speculation and outrage about a comment which we all know is inappropriate. So how wouldn't the teacher also know this? Maybe see the teacher and ask what was actually said before any other action. It's a sensitive issue.

Italiangreyhound · 18/12/2018 22:21

You are right to be furious. Sorry that happened. Angry

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