DD 12 is very studious, has never ever been in trouble and has never had a demerit or a detention. She is very scared of getting in trouble and we've actually had a problem with her leaving for school way too early and standing outside the gates for ages. This morning she left 1hr before school starts (20 min bus and 10min walk- v busy road so can't walk) and there was so much traffic she was late to school. She walked some part of it which I was angry about as otherwise she would've got there after 1st period.
I don't know how many other kids were effected but she has been given 2 demerits and a 1hr detention. This was absolutely out of her control and she couldn't have done anything to fix it.
I called her key worker (she has SEN) and explained the situation. She said the school is very strict on lateness and she will have to sit the detention tomorrow. I want to tell her that she is absolutely not going to this detention. She will start leaving the house at 6am! Am I unreasonable? There is no way I'd be penalised like this at work.