I am a middle school Spanish teacher. I will let you know that I would never tell me kids NOT to say something to their parents. First of all, I like to keep the communication lines open. Second of all, what you tell kids not to do they will do anyway, it's like telling the sun not to shine. So teachers have to make sure that they are always doing the right thing and watching their backs. Now, I am not a person that yells, but I have done it a couple of times in extreme circumstance. But then again, I teach middle school not elementary. But when I yelled, I never would have told them not to tell their parents.
I will say though too, schools, teachers, and education DO get blamed for a lot of irrational things. We have a trigger happy and lawsuit society unfortunately. She may be TOO paranoid about something happening to her.
However with all that aside, I would definitely write a note to have her call you and for you to discuss it rationally first to get her full story. Based on her reactions and explanation, you will know if you need to seek further assistance (from principal, etc.) and/or move your child out of the class. Most of the time, things like this are just a misunderstanding/miscommunication. So, give her the benefit of the doubt until you know otherwise. Keep us posted! |