Tag: parental concerns
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Why Seat Belts on School Buses Should Be Mandatory: A Parent’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast Have you ever paused to think about why children riding school buses aren’t required to wear seat belts? Surprisingly, there’s no federal mandate enforcing this practice. However, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has recently made a significant recommendation that all school buses should be equipped with seat belts. This could…
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JetBlue’s Unfortunate Mix-Up: 5-Year-Old Flies to the Wrong City
Get Pregnant Fast A mother faced every parent’s worst nightmare when her 5-year-old son was mistakenly sent to the wrong city on a JetBlue flight. Despite following all the proper procedures for unaccompanied minors, little Danny Thompson ended up hundreds of miles away from where he was supposed to be. The blunder originated when Danny…
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Parents Take Legal Action Against School, Claiming Wi-Fi Is Harmful to Their Son
Get Pregnant Fast In a notable case from Massachusetts, the parents of a 12-year-old boy enrolled at the private Fay School are suing the institution, alleging that the strength of the school’s Wi-Fi signal is negatively impacting their son’s health. This situation raises questions about parental fears and the lengths to which some will go…
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Obama Acknowledges What We’ve All Known: Kids Are Overloaded with Tests
Get Pregnant Fast For years, parents have voiced their concerns about the overwhelming number of standardized tests imposed on our children in schools, and it seems that former President Obama has finally chimed in, reinforcing our long-held beliefs. In a recent video posted on the White House Facebook page, he advocated for capping the number…
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Substitute Teacher Threatens Third Graders with Violence
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the world of substitute teaching can be daunting, especially for those just starting. However, one Florida substitute teacher took things far beyond acceptable limits when she allegedly threatened her third-grade class in a shocking manner. On her very first day at Turie T. Small Elementary in Volusia County, the 61-year-old substitute…
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Why I’m Thinking About Opting My Son Out of Standardized Tests
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent navigating the educational landscape, I find myself grappling with a significant decision regarding my oldest son, who is currently in third grade. This year, he’s set to take the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) standardized test—a rite of passage that many parents today dread.…
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Shocking Teacher Insights on Standardized Testing That Will Leave You Speechless
Get Pregnant Fast Teachers are finally voicing their frustrations about the challenges of standardized testing in New York. Over the past two weeks, students have been taking the state-mandated Common Core tests, starting with English Language Arts and moving on to math. From the outset, several issues have emerged, including errors in the test materials…
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Mom Claims Airline ‘Misplaced’ Her Unaccompanied 11-Year-Old
Get Pregnant Fast A mother from North Carolina is speaking out after a distressing experience involving American Airlines, which she claims lost track of her 11-year-old daughter during a recent flight. While parents often pay a premium—sometimes up to $300—for the unaccompanied minor service, this situation has raised significant concerns about the level of safety…
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The Most Inappropriate Math Problem Ever Given to Junior High Students
Get Pregnant Fast In a baffling turn of events, a math teacher in Cleveland faced disciplinary action for assigning a highly inappropriate math problem to his students. This incident, described by many as a serious lapse in judgment, has left parents and educators alike scratching their heads. The father of two 14-year-olds in the class…