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To side with teacher over dd?

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Deedaa Thu 06-Jun-19 16:10:27

GS 1 told us he got a red card for putting his feet on the desk. It turned out he was dancing on the table! You need all the details before you act?.

gillybob Thu 06-Jun-19 15:56:52

If I were your DD I would be having a word with the teacher to find out what really went on. There may ( or indeed may not) be more to it than what your DGS is letting on . I would be upset to think my 9 year old DGS was made to stand all afternoon for simply leaning on his chair . So what he leaned on his chair ? If on the other hand he was swinging dangerously on his chair that’s another matter. I still think making him stand for an entire afternoon (2-3 hours?) is a bit over the top . But your DD needs the facts.

lemongrove Thu 06-Jun-19 15:48:35

Well, it seems a bit draconian but I wouldn't be complaining to the teacher about it.There could well be more to it, and children don’t always speak the truth! ?

Rebecca86 Thu 06-Jun-19 15:43:07

@jura

He's 8. But teacher had told twice. I'm one of those who says let teachers do as they see fit.

jura2 Thu 06-Jun-19 15:40:38

Our local secondary school Head has just resigned. In the newsletter he said that he loved the kids- but just could not put up with the nonsense from the parents'.

How old is GS? And I bet there is more to it than just 'leaning back on chair'...

Rebecca86 Thu 06-Jun-19 15:38:23

My grandson was today made to stand up for the afternoon for leaning on his chair. I agree with the teacher whilst daughter is fuming