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Most_Type_3980 t1_j84zbx9 wrote

I mean honestly it’s PRE-SCHOOL there shouldn’t be any disciplining at all. And the teacher shouldn’t be yelling at the kids…wtf? A good teacher would explain how those words could hurt someone’s feelings and offer alternatives. “Holy guacamole, holy cow, O.M.G, oh my goat” something silly.

DONT DO THAT really should only be yelled if there’s a safety issue.

What fucking school is this?

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fooooooooooooooooock t1_j84q2o8 wrote

This is the first step I would recommend.

Talk to the teacher and get their side of the story. You are taking this only on the impression of your child, who is just a little fella. I agree that going straight to the principal seems like a huge escalation when you haven't addressed this with the teacher at all.

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SharpCookie232 t1_j84lvop wrote

Your misinterpreting my post. It isn't "her religion" that's the issue - she could be an atheist and say "oh my God" seven thousand times a day herself outside of school. But in school, she has to make sure that the students are not offended and complaining to their parents when they get home that they were upset by this kid. Those parents are complaining to her, and possibly going over her head to the Principal and who knows who else. She is trying to provide a safe learning environment (i.e. keep the peace) for the greatest number of students. I can guarantee you that at least some of them are very religious and will be upset by "oh my God" (taking the Lord's name in vain). Being a teacher is very, very hard these days, OP should be mindful of that and encourage her kid to follow the class rules without making a huge fuss. Even if that family thinks it's silly, it will be an exercise in self-control and caring about others for him.

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