Posted on 08/25/2005 8:11:34 PM PDT by PLK
Public schools are hell holes across the country because of people like this "History" teacher.
good one~! I am glad you tossed in the 'diversity' angle
A very good, restrained letter. And good for you for using the word diversity! That is the love word of the leftists! I'd be very interested in hearing his response & hope you'll post again.
I can't imagine having to deal with this situation. My wife and I are childless right now, but I hope to be able to deal with such a circumstance as this, with the restraint, and GRACE that you have shown.
God Bless.
Witch
We didn't have email when my kids went, and it's probably a good thing. I'm not as diplomatic as you are.
I will.
My spouse and I are very active in the school system, hubby is a coach, etc. So this is not easy to do and will create waves.
Learn to discuss this sort of thing and laugh it off. It won't be the first comment your child hears that he does'nt agree with and it won't be the last.
Good job! Nice that you went for the diversity angle, too. So much about "hate speech" or speech that someone finds offensive is about perception, too, so I like that you mentioned that, too. I'm thinking of the story of the Black lady (ies?) who got offended about the flight attendant's comments something like "eenie, meenie, miney, mo, get your things, we've got to go".
If it were me, I'd be talking to the police, my attorney, the school's attorney, and the teacher's attorney... from the jail cell that I'd have been hauled off to for assault.
I congratulate you on your restraint and your well-executed response.
A friend just had a baby girl. I'll be sure to send this to him. His wife is a liberal and she keeps dragging him down the hole.
Good letter, let us know what kind of response you get.
Good one - I suspect you'll receive an oleaginous response, feigning absolute innocence and good will.
But you'll know. ;^)
Keep after the b*stards. As a HS teacher in Portland, I can tell you those social studies teachers are an arrogant bunch. No one is going to tell them how best to teach. Hold their feet to the fire.
Keep us posted on this. I would love to know the school and the teacher and send them an e-mail of my own and see if they are willing to defend their position. If you are willing send it to me.
I suggest you sent a copy to the principal, just to cover yourself. The teacher is obviously immature. No telling if he might take this out on your child.
I would encourage you to cc each member of your school board also. Not to make a big stink, but to make them aware that you are interracting with the school on this matter. Too many parents are not interested enough to care as you do and they know it.
When I was in h.s., circa 1984 (before I wised up and enrolled in private school), I remember the playground being a lot like what I saw in prison films (aka "The Yard").
Do you think anyone would cry if Mr. _____ died? I think not. Not with that scumball attitude.
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