‘This will lead to her getting ostracized more’: Parent forbids daughter to go on school field trip for a strange reason

School overnight trips are where everything goes down. I remember my eighth grade class trip to Washington DC better than I remember what I ate for lunch yesterday. It’s a unique chance to really get to know your classmates (especially the ones you’re not friends with) outside the confines of school itself. Something about sleeping …
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Strong Mother Stands Up to Teacher Who Tried to Make Her Daughter Babysit a ‘Problem Child’ on a Field Trip

I’m so glad I’m not in school anymore and no longer have to be the «buffer student.» Almost every former girl child knows what it’s like to be the «buffer student.» When teachers have «problem kids» in their class, they often seat them next to quiet and well-behaved kids (mostly girls) to attempt to mitigate …
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Strong Mother Stands Up to Unfair Teacher Who Tried to Make Her Daughter Babysit a ‘Problem Child’ on a School Field Trip

I’m so glad I’m not in school anymore and no longer have to be the «buffer student.» Almost every former girl child knows what it’s like to be the «buffer student.» When teachers have «problem kids» in their class, they often seat them next to quiet and well-behaved kids (mostly girls) to attempt to mitigate …
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