We received this letter from the school today where our Kindergartner attends:
Dear Parent:
I would like to invite your child to become a member of a kindergarten small group. We will work on making and keeping friends. The group will be co facilitated by (local University) Practicum student __________ and myself.
The group will meet once a week for about 30 minutes. We will meet six weeks during the school day at a time selected by your child's teacher. Your child will not miss core academic instruction.
Please complete the form below and return it to school as soon as possible. If you have questions, you may call me at ***-**** or email me at ___________________________.
Sincerely,
_____________
School Counselor
__________________
School Counselor Intern
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My wife presented me this letter to see what I thought. I googled the persons on the letter, all are social psychologists, fairly young as well, from the local University.
First I thought that it sounds like perhaps an indoctrination session of political correctness.
Secondly I thought of how typical kindergartners don't really have trouble making friends.
What are your thoughts?
Political Correctness????
Discussion in 'Political Debate & Discussion' started by Internet Theologian, Mar 28, 2016.
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Time to find out what they are doing. Write and ask.
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Surprise. Most parents don't care.
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Will pray on how to ask these counselor's concerning the curriculum. I thought 'PC' when I read the letter after my wife handed it to me without comment. After I said it seems PC to me she questioned which kindergartner's have trouble making friends. I'm intrigued with what they mean by 'keeping' friends. -
Gotta agree. May be my natural paranoia and cantankerousness as I get older - but I'd want a look at the curriculum.
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We sent this response to the email provided on the letter:
We received a letter about forming a Kindergarten small group at __________ Elementary.
In the letter it was mentioned that 'We will work on making and keeping friends'.
Could you provide the curriculum and topics that you will be discussing with the kindergartners about making and keeping friends in order that an informed decision can be made?
Please provide a detailed plan of discussions intended upon this group so that we can make an informed decision.
Thank you.
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Sounds like someone's dissertation and a way to make certain type friends. Part of the beauty of school is that you make friends with whomever you wish. There is no right or wrong way unless Mama and Daddy tell you the other child is a sociopath and we don't want you around him. -
This makes me think about
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Here is the response to the above:
Hello
Thanks for your email. I am just wondering which child is yours. I am happy to share information with you but want to be sure with whom I am sharing.
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How would you respond to this? Why should she 'be wondering' whose child this is? Really? I don't think it's important at all, nor does it matter what the name of our child is imho. -
Now, on the legal side: There are federal regulations that teachers and administrators have to abide by. In order to share any student info, they are required by federal law to verify the identity of the individual requesting student information, so as to not inadvertently release students' personal information. It's pretty strict at the elementary/middle/high school level; only parents. It's worse at the higher ed level; if the student doesn't sign a sheet authorizing the parent(s) to see their student info, teachers and administrators can't discuss *anything* about the college student.
I give you that info because she might try to claim this, giving her the "right" to refuse information until you identify yourself. That all said, you're asking about information for a program, not information about students, much less a particular student. If you keep your inquiries to the program, and not about the students, she doesn't have any legal standing that I'm aware of to refuse providing that information.
On another note: Are you already known to the school as that "Baptist/Christian trouble-maker" and want to remain anonymous as much as possible with them? </facetious tag> -
Hello Don,
Now, how would you respond to her email? -
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Pick up the phone and call this school counselor, identify yourself and your kid and ask about the purpose of this program. Done.
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1) The letter sent home raised a red flag. Do you think we are going to make ourselves a target by asking publicly? I think not.
2) The response by email raises yet another red flag. The curriculum about 'making and keeping friends' should have been happily shared. Not to mention such a topic isn't needed at this level.
3) If my name is given I get this feeling that the next thing will be the question 'Why are you asking'? as if to be involved and wanting to know is 'suspicious activity'. I'll pass.
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I'd respond with "doesn't matter who; and identifying my child might inadvertently bias you about their responses and behaviors in this 'study.' Now please identify the curriculum so I can determine if my child will participate."
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BTW: the "um" was in regards to the teacher and/or counselor, not IT.
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InTheLight Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
Consider the responses of IT so far--paranoia, fear, mistrust, timidness--just the sort of qualities that do not win friends. Furthermore, I would submit his responses to people on BB are oftentimes unfriendly. Just ask Tom LaPalm (see "When are Names Written in the Book of Life?" thread)
IT should be a man, pick up the phone and settle this thing. If it were me I'd put the young upstart counselor on the defensive and ask for a meeting. Why beat around the bush? Take the problem head on. Sheesh. The counselor is probably making notes on the parental responses.
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