Question to parents. Remove child from school because of Swine Flu?, page 4

reply to post by Strype

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This is no laughing matter, I always admired those that take matters into their own hands when it comes to the well being of their children, as a mother of two, I take into hands my children well being also.

I do not condone or laugh about the decisions of parents as that is a personal choice unless is obvious that it will harm the child.

I imagine that your mother had at hart the best interest when it came to you as a child.

Parents usually knows best.



[edit on 27-4-2009 by marg6043]

Schools across America starting to close -

Story Here

Some schools in Texas, California, Ohio and South Carolina also were closing after students were found or suspected to have the flu.

Wonder if we'll be finishing the week out?
This is frightening.

reply to post by NATIVO

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I live in Texas. Guadalupe county which is right next to us closed at least one school today and that was enough for me. I went to the school this morning and told them that my son would not be there until this was cleared up to my satisfaction. they asked if it was Dr's orders and I told them no I was exercising my rights as a parent (which we no longer really have) to keep my child safe. I went to his teachers and got all the work he would need for the week and went home. I got a call later on telling me that it would be an unexcused absence with the threat that if he missed this whole week he would be held back a grade.(due to the warm bodies in a seat for money program-ever wonder why there are so many "half-days") I sincerely hope that they try to do that to my son so I can be the first to go to court to regain my rights as a parent. My child is near the top of his class and is certainly not going to be left behind education wise because of missing a week, they just want to count him as there so they get their funds. I am sick to death of this s**t. My son's school is full of kids whose parents don't speak English. He has come home with lice, twice, with a note explaining how this is not the fault of the parents and has nothing to do with hygiene which is complete B.S. I am tired of his education suffering because the kids around him are filthy and can't read. We as parents need to assert our rights instead of abrogating responsibility for5 their health and education to the schools. If we want our rights back, we will have to take them back because they are not going to give them up willingly. Be brave enough to stand up for them! They can't fight us all.
I think it is also very important to note that our government officials are talking about being on alert and in a health emergency but they are not doing anything except trying to push some more poison on us.

[edit on 27-4-2009 by neves49]

reply to post by FlyersFan

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I am just as perplexed as many in this thread, this just hit me this weekend and that is when I saw the impact that could have in the nation.

Is like something a tsunami hitting the coast over night, no warnings just like that.

reply to post by NATIVO

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You are not crazy! You are not too paranoid! You are a parent and are thinking and doing exactly what a parent is supposed to do and what they tell us we are not allowed to do because we are not qualified. We need to take our rights back by standing up for ourselves and our children. There are many who have voluntarily abrogated their rights and responsibilities regarding their children to the state. I am not one of them. As I wrote in my other post, I really hope they try to give me a problem about this because I will take them to court. I am not the only parent who wants their children back and I hope you all will join me. It will be a lot easier if I am not alone.

Guys, I never said it was a laughing matter. If you laughed at my post you should be ashamed of yourselves. I was offering my opinion where I think too much control becomes unncesessary. That's all.

Originally posted by chise61
reply to post by Strype

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Timmy's mom has good reason to be scared, this could kill Timmy, and the rest of the family. She needs not worry what other parents may or may not do.

As for Johnny, Jenny, Tammy,etc well their parents must decide for theirselves what's best for their children.

Most moms also tell their children, just because your friend jumps off of a bridge doesn't mean you should do it.

Define good reason. Things like this happen all the time. If there were any evidence that we should be scared of this, I'd most likely agree with you wholeheartedly. Problem is, there isn't. You can't pull your kids out of school every time somebody gets bad gas in another country. I appreciate you looking out for your children though. There's nothing wrong with that, but there is a point where it becomes too much. I guess we've set those points in different places. No hard feelings to any of you, obviously.

Btw, my mother never told me anything about jumping off of a bridge, because she knew I was smart enough to figure that out on my own.


Cheers.


- Strype

[edit on 27-4-2009 by Strype]

reply to post by SpacePunk

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Unfortunately, there is an excuse, like having to pay one's bills or in the case of school, the threat of having your child held back regardless of their actual progress at school and the threat of CPS intervention which entails legalized kidnapping.

reply to post by neves49

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Take to the school board they are the ones with the real power no the individual schools and if they are not very friendly to you and your child's need, you can tell them that you will be getting a lawyer and that the news media will be interested on your cause also.

reply to post by ravenshadow13

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This thread is about keeping your children home during a pandemic and the resistance we are meeting while trying to do so. We are sharing ideas and experiences.
Some of us are trying to make legit. cases to the schools and the schools are telling us a health emergency is nothing to worry about.

reply to post by NATIVO

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There's a difference between that and saying "I would never send my child to public school at all for these unrelated reasons."

From here, my school has a limit of number of days that a child can be out. If they are out longer, they have to appeal. If their appeal is rejected, they lose the credits from their classes, and as a Senior they may not graduate. If the flu gets bad and the school is shut down, I'm not sure what the state will do about the graduation requirements in terms of number of days.

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