Criminal Mom
Mar. 22, 2006 at 11:27 AM
Public Schools
[I] want to be in my own son's classroom, to see how it functions, and who the children are who are going to school with him. Instinctively, I also have some issues with handing over a set of my fingerprints to the FBI. There's this little thing called the Fourth Amendment, and there is no justifiable reason to take my fingerprints, much less at my cost and inconvenience. It strikes me as really odd that the same moms who were complaining about federal wiretaps of suspected terrorists are perfectly happy to give their fingerprints to the same federal organization just so they can punch lap cards at the spring walk-a-thon.
The expense is paid out of the parent's pocket by by cashiers check or money order. No cash allowed. The tale continued even after she found out that state law regarding background checks didn't apply to volunteer parents. So what's she going to do about it?
I did write a strongly worded letter to the district superintendent and the school board president, but I don't have high hopes of them paying attention to it. I'm just opting out of my son's school life, and I'm afraid a lot of other parents will, too.
Another "Queen Bee" morphs into an drone as the state successfully puts another parent back in their place: Outside Class.
(HT: Joanne Jacobs via the Carnival of Education hosted by Edwonk)
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posted by CommunicationFUNdamentals on Mar. 22, 2006 at 11:55 AM
I am a new blogger here. Just thought I would poke around and see who's blogging. I didn't realize you were here as well. I hear your name mentioned on Homeschool Talk Radio. I am a contributor there.
This story is amazing! My sister helps out in her children's public school classes all the time and never had to do this! I have never had my kids in public school.
posted by hugs4Him on Mar. 22, 2006 at 1:38 PM
Amazing, in a terrible way. So glad to be homeschooling... I've made you a friend so I can check back often!
posted by Mileshouse on Mar. 22, 2006 at 3:29 PM
doesn't anyone THINK for themselves anymore???
Makes ya want to yell:
"Come on mamma...either get yourself into that classroom without the strip search, or get that kid home!!!"
Melanie
posted by mcrgintx on Apr. 4, 2006 at 5:01 PM
I had to have a criminal background check to volunteer when my dd8 was in first grade. In kindergarten, the teacher thought it was a silly policy and "allowed" me to go on a field trip without it (when I fought it). I'm amazed that article is titled "Putting parents in their place". Makes me shake my head. I was a super-involved parent when dd was in school, and the decision I made to homeschool was based on the fact that *my* fears/thoughts/concerns weren't addressed. I said frequently I was sent out of the room like Cindy Lou Who by the Grinch.
Sorry to be so long winded, I just have very strong emotions when it comes to this, having been there.
Thanks for adding me as a friend!