I understand that you don’t like the directive being ‘forced’ upon teachers and staff, even if it is a special needs school.
But it is not being forced upon you. It isn’t your place to decide for the staff what they should have to withstand. I’m sure anyone who objects is free to request another assignment or leave.
Excellent point,
If you work in a facility and you don’t approve of the policies and procedures, you look for another job....
You don’t demand they change them for you.
And you for sure don’t demand that individuals change their believes or desires to suit yours.
Allow me to reiterate: the placing of the legal document on this young girl's person and the parents' expressed directive demonstrates that they intend to sue anyone who disobeys them and have such a person dismissed. This is an act of intimidation by the parents.
It is not a teacher's job to stand by while a child dies. A teacher should not have to lose his livelihood, his savings or even his assignment for refusing to violate his conscience.
If they really want to make absolutely sure that no one dares to help their daughter, they should keep her home and wait for her to die in an environment where no decent person is around to save her.
It isn't just the staff involved here. How traumatic would it be for a child to look on while a schoolmate dies? I would say it would be very traumatic, even if they were moved out of the room once the teacher realized what was going on and got some help to get them moved.
And I am a taxpayer, so I do have a say in how the schools are run in my area.