Would you SLAP your child..?

Chimerical said:
Teacher's are supposed to be professionals in a job. I see no need for them to touch children even in the most innocent of examples.
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What age school/pupils/students are you talking about? Regardless, I think that sounds extreme and unrealistic to have to avoid contact full stop.
 
RoachycaL said:
That's basically saying teachers are there to teach - leave the room and make no other contact with a child. No chatting, no friendliness. Typical modern day view mate.

I honestly don't see what's wrong with a teacher putting a hand on someone's shoulder in a friendly manner. Its pathetic that it gets perceived in the wrong way
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No. Teachers can be as engaged with the children conversationally as they like. Some of the best lessons I ever had were just random with lots and lots of chatting, etc.

But why you think they need to touch them I don't know.
 
RoachycaL said:
That's basically saying teachers are there to teach - leave the room and make no other contact with a child. No chatting, no friendliness. Typical modern day view mate. I looked up to my teachers when I was in school - sure I'm in a different situation because my parents are both teachers but I see teachers as just normal everyday people. I enjoyed some lessons more than others because of the teachers, they brought lessons to life sometimes and the banter between people in my class and the teacher was awesome and will never be forgotten in some cases.

I honestly don't see what's wrong with a teacher putting a hand on someone's shoulder in a friendly manner. Its pathetic that it gets perceived in the wrong way
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I agree. Again PC and over the top policing of "potential" paedophillia. I can't take photos of my kids school plays without getting looked at funny these days.
 
Chimerical said:
It most likely is better, much better in fact but its still woefully lacking in many areas.

Unfortunately I can't see a possible future Conservative government improving the social issues in schools at all so it looks like they're stuck as they are currently.
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Teachers had more power in terms of discipline then.

Police were feared etc...

But education was lacking.

Its better now but,as you say, lacking in many areas.

TBH I don't blame the kids.

I blame the parents.
 
jaybee said:
What age school/pupils/students are you talking about? Regardless, I think that sounds extreme and unrealistic to have to avoid contact full stop.
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I work for my local eductation department and its a total minefield. Personally i think each case should be judged individually but that isnt practical as you need rules.

For example if a primary one child falls and cuts themselves and is crying uncontrolably should the teacher be able to try and comfort the child while waiting for a parent to arrive or should they just leave them alone crying?
 
Chimerical said:
But why you think they need to touch them I don't know.
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What circumstances would you consider warrant touch between teacher and pupil then? Shake a hand? Pat on the back? What about when they need touching as a result of injury/medical/emergency or emotional issues at school? i.e. a hug is required.
 
easyrider said:
Teachers had more power in terms of discipline then.

Police were feared etc...

But education was lacking.

Its better now but,as you say, lacking in many areas.

TBH I don't blame the kids.

I blame the parents.
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I blame society. Its way too general but I think its unfair to blame just the parents individually.

Parents can most definitely be at fault though, especially those that think their children need punishment as a basic quota.
 
easyrider said:
Police were feared etc...

But education was lacking.

I blame the parents.
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WHY do you think they were feared? :p Whats changed so much now? Cos I certainly know. But Im narrow minded arent I....

Parents are pretty much to blame though

Chimerical said:
I don't care. Its unnecessary and doesn't need to be done and the child might not appreciate it.
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Thats the whole thing, the child MIGHT not appreciate it. Its a modern day way of thinking which is just stupid. Its this view that if someone touches a child and they dont like it - it could traumatise the child for life and the teacher should be brought to justice!
 
placeholder said:
I work for my local eductation department and its a total minefield. Personally i think each case should be judged individually but that isnt practical as you need rules.

For example if a primary one child falls and cuts themselves and is crying uncontrolably should the teacher be able to try and comfort the child while waiting for a parent to arrive or should they just leave them alone crying?
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Any teacher that does not initiate contact to comfort a child in such a situation, I would not want teaching at my childs school.
 
RoachycaL said:
Thats the whole thing, the child MIGHT not appreciate it. Its a modern day way of thinking which is just stupid. Its this view that if someone touches a child and they dont like it - it could traumatise the child for life and the teacher should be brought to justice!
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Well I didn't appreciate it. I'm not sure any of my friends were keen to be touched by teachers either.
 
Alexdaredevilz said:
i was badly beaten by my father as a child and i really really dissaprove of any 'slapping'
if i see any one hit a child i loose my temper and make sure they know what it feels like, i will not stand for any child abuse
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You see this is where you're wrong mate. I would not stand for child abuse but I wouldn't get involved if I saw someone smack their child for acting a brat or being unruly (There is a distinct difference between smacking your child's arse and abusing them). Unfortunately if someone had a pop at me for smacking my children then I am afraid they would get told where to go in no uncertain terms. Basically FRO and mind you own. Oh and just to clarify, I have 3 teenage children, they know respect, they understand authority oh and yes they got a smack when I felt they deserved it. I would rather they feel the sting of a slapped arse than the thud of a car bonnet as the ricochet over the roof.
 
AtlanticP said:
You see this is where you're wrong mate. I would not stand for child abuse but I wouldn't get involved if I saw someone smack their child for acting a brat or being unruly. Unfortunately if someone had a pop at me for smacking my children then I am afraid they would get told where to go in no uncertain terms. Basically FRO and mind you own. Oh and just to clarify, I have 3 teenage children, they know respect, they understand authority oh and yes they got a smack when I felt they deserved it. I would rather they feel the sting of a slapped arse than the thud of a car bonnet as the ricochet over the roof.
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+1
 
jaybee said:
What circumstances would you consider warrant touch between teacher and pupil then? Shake a hand? Pat on the back? What about when they need touching as a result of injury/medical/emergency or emotional issues at school? i.e. a hug is required.
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Using medical emergencies as an example is a terrible defense.

Medical emergencies happen to be just that - emergencies. They are not indicative of the issue as a whole.

Definitely no hugging though. I can't recall that ever happening at either school if I remember correctly.
 
jaybee said:
Any teacher that does not initiate contact to comfort a child in such a situation, I would not want teaching at my childs school.
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Exactly. But equally the parent could come in and say "what the hell are you doing touching my child like that?" and suddenly its become a huge issue and the teacher is branded a pervert! Its a total no-win situation, and of course you have to err on the side of caution at all times because the society we live in suggests there is a chance that the parent could react like that!
 
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