My son, who’s in 1st grade, is going through a really rough time. A classmate has reportedly abused him, and he’s now in therapy. The problem is the school won’t do anything to help. We asked them to change his class, but they refused, saying it would be like a suspension. Has anyone experienced something similar? I feel like the school isn’t doing enough to keep him safe or support him.
I’m so sorry your son is going through this. Honestly, I think the school is being way too strict. If the class change is needed for his safety, they should do it without calling it a suspension. He deserves a safe place to learn and heal.
@Shea
Yeah, that’s the issue. They seem more focused on the rules than on making sure your son is okay. Have you thought about getting legal advice on how to deal with the school?
Noor said:
@Shea
Yeah, that’s the issue. They seem more focused on the rules than on making sure your son is okay. Have you thought about getting legal advice on how to deal with the school?
We actually have an education lawyer. I just want to hear what others think before we go further. It’s just such a frustrating situation…
You might want to look into your rights as a parent. The school should be helping your son feel safe, and if they’re not, you might need to push back. Have you considered filing a formal complaint or seeking more legal help?
@Zen
That’s exactly what we’re thinking. We need to push harder for them to take this seriously. But it’s tough when they’re not being cooperative.
FERPA is what they usually use to deny requests for info on other students. It’s so frustrating, but they have to protect the privacy of the other kid. However, they should still be giving you updates on how they’re helping your son.
@Magdalina
Yes, they mentioned FERPA. It just feels like they’re using that as an excuse to avoid telling me anything about what they’re doing.
@Magdalina
I get that. But they can still give you information on the actions they’re taking without violating privacy. They just need to be more transparent.
I’m really sorry you and your son are going through this. If you haven’t already, I’d recommend keeping detailed notes of all your communications with the school. That way, you’ll be prepared if you need to take further action.
@Wes
We’ve been keeping records, but it’s hard when they’re not giving us any real answers. Thanks for the suggestion!
It’s awful to hear your son is dealing with this, especially when the school is being so unhelpful. Have they given him any mental health support, or is he just left to deal with it on his own?
Griff said:
It’s awful to hear your son is dealing with this, especially when the school is being so unhelpful. Have they given him any mental health support, or is he just left to deal with it on his own?
No real support from them yet. He’s been seeing a therapist, but it feels like the school isn’t doing anything to help him feel safer.