Daughter attacked?
3 boys , One holding her down "in the handcuff game" and one kneeing her and one threatening to rip her heart out, while yet 2 more boys egged them on and didn;t go for help.
And where was the teacher you ask?? on the bench talking to another teacher, while my child was being held down on her stomache, face in the dirt.
This happened at what is SUPPOSED to be one of the best schools around here. I am ASHAMED to have my child go to Riverchase Elementary.
NOTHING happened to the boys that did this. THEY GOT PUT IN THE THINK TANK, AND TOLD THIS WAS INAPPROPRIATE PLAY BEHAVIOUR.
i took her to the er, and they made pictures, and called the police. dhr was called. it was written up as assault 3.
teacher blew me off and said it was a game they'd been playing. This is a school system known for is show Two- A-Days show.
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Just because you are in the Hoover City School system, doesn't mean you have the best quality kids. A ton of kids I wouldn't let my children PLAY with, have parents who moved into that district, just for the alleged "higher educational quality" and "potential athletic opportunity". It's a load of BS, there are good quality schools everywhere and bad kids everywhere.
You need to make certain to contact the school administration, especially the principal and asst principal in charge of discipline, to let them know what action you have taken. They may be unaware of the incident. (though DHR may get around to it eventually) You may also want to request a transfer to a different class since the teacher doesn't seem to respond well to you or your child.
You do have to keep in mind, that for privacy reasons, no one will likely let you know the outcome of the school system or DHR investigations. Good luck-
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you were right in pursueing the matter, because it IS innapropriate, good luck
I am so sorry to hear this
i would switch schools and make sure you call the mother of boys that did this
she probably did something to deserve it
Good job at taking the initiative. Seems like the board of education is pathetic even if the education may be good. I praise people like you for keeping the future from degrading into unstopped violence.
I think the boys and teacher that was suppose to be watching them should of both got in trouble and the teacher should of been fired.
You acted very mature in this matter, because i would've hurt those little monsters that did that. And thanks for all the mom's out there to know to be aware of the incidents at Riverchase Elementary. Hope your daughter is ok.
P.S you should defenitely press charges
I would sue the school for that and move your child to another school. We moved for a similar reason and now my daughter is in a great school.
I read your question, but can you tell me what the last part means about the Two-A-Days show cuz I watched the whole season of that and cant wait till tuesday when the new season starts so what were u saying about that show?
You did the right thing. I say take it to the limit. What they did to her is not ok!
This is not school behaivor.I beleive it's assult because forcing someone on the ground and hurting your daughter isn't right and she got hurt.I'd suggest taking her out of that school and having a talk with the boys' parents.
Basically The children and teacher are pretty irresponsible, and it's their fault.You could possibly sue the school and move your child's education elsewhere.
since you have proof I would contact a lawyer and press charges on those boys, and press charges against the school for letting it happen. In the mean time find another school for her to go to. she does not need to be there. good luck.
Please Please don't let this go... I wiuld go directly to the school board and not stop until you get some type of resolution... Each one of those boys deserved to be suspended and possible expelled from the school. There is a big difference between children horseplaying, and children holding one another on the ground against their will and assaulting them... I am so sorry that this has happened to your daughter
Make sure you talk to your daughter and have her talk to a counselor if needed... Good luck
I am so sorry that your child had to go through this and I am glad that you are following up on it. In the school that I work in, teachers are not allowed to stand and chat. This isn't just the Principal's orders, its an expectation we put onto ourselves. We have noticed the increase in aggression and are concerned for our students. With so many kids watching graphic police shows and various other forms of violence, we will continue to see the increase. Protecting kids is part of job and it needs to be taken seriously.
I would request a meeting with all of those involved and ask what their plan is to keep your child and every other child safe on the playground. The boys also need to be held responsible for their actions. They also need to be taught what is appropriate recess play. Some kids have spent so much time in front of the TV watching shows and playing games that they have no clue how to play with each other.
Will DHR be following up? Has the principal called and spoken to you? Is your daughter OK with returning to school?
Be sure to follow through on making changes in your school.
Good Luck.
If I were you,I'd cut those little boys peters off and make them eat them.No really,your daughter should be moved to a new school she didnt desrve this.
I'm so glad you went to police but don't stop there insist the police take action, and insist the school does too, tell them you will go to the newspaper and local news if they don't at least suspend those children involved all of them, this is becoming an epidemic , it must be stopped, what about the next girl this happens too, you don't want to feel like you didn't do all you could,
you handled this the right way. things like this should not be going on at school. now that you know that there are problems, keep a close eye on other things that go on there by talking to your child and other parents to try to make it a better school. even go infront of the school board if you feel the need to. hope this helps. good luck.
Ok, so firstly, I'm 13, so I have a little bit of experience in that area. The first thing you should do is get ahold of the principal and get him to take action. You should also get your daughter into some form of martial arts.( I do Taekwondo.) This helps with self defence, and it also impresses the other kids, or intimidates them if the need arises. An early start is good. That way, if the teachers don't take action, your child could. You should contact the children's parents and have some sort of meeting with them, and talk about what their kids did to your daughter, (calmly) and if they are going to punish them. If this is a public school, then you should request to the principal or whoever that they be sent to AEP for a good number of days. (Alternative Education Program.) If none of this gets done, then sue the school/teacher. One of the main duties of a teacher is to protect the students. Also, if you get your daughter into Taekwondo or something, then you should also give her some sort of reward for doing it. (Dinner at her favorite place to eat or something.) I don't know much about larger private schools, so if it is a private school, then just change her to a different school and find put in a bad word for the school. Anyway, Good luck, and if you want more advice, email me. Good night!
That is outrageous that the school hasn't done anything! I feel so bad for your daughter. She should never of had to gone threw that! The school is suppose to be a safe learning environment, not some scary playground games. I would demand on having a meeting with the principal and everyone involved. (teachers, the kids who hurt your daughter & their parents) to find out 1. what is the school going to do about it (the boys should be suspended)
2.so you know the kids parents are well aware of what their child/ children done to your daughter.
3. What is the school going to do to make sure things like this don't happen to your daughter or anyone else's child at school.
If you don't get anywhere with the school, I would contact the board of education. And if they don't do crap...let them know the next person to contact them WILL be your LAWYER! Good Luck & I truelly hope your daughter will be okay not only physically, but emotionally as well.
I think what happened to your daughter is outrageous! That teacher was there to protect your daughter and she failed her. I would press charges and make sure that the boys and the teacher involved in the incident were properly handled. If you do hopefully it will prevent it from happening to another child. Your daughter is in my prayers as are you.
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