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I know transitions are very difficult for kids and getting the right teacher/school is key to making the change go smoothly. Are you sure this is the right school? Any other choices? I know you don't want to OVER-react, but I absolutely think you need to REACT! I am very concerned that the teacher touched your daughter in this manner. I read your posting and got all worked up. I would march down there today and get this dealt with. A teacher has NO right to "grab" your daughter's face. This is completely unacceptable. You are your daughter's advocate...how you react to this will send a loud message to your daughter about your love for her. Find out the details and get to the bottom of this asap. Be careful with your words, they speak volumes to your daughter about how people should and are allowed to treat her both now and in her future. This is completely disrespectful and this is a perfect opportunity to show your daughter how a difficult situation can be handled gracefully. It sounds like this teacher has some issues and I (being overprotective by nature and having high expectations of those interacting with my child) would never allow my child to be her class. School should be a time of nurturing education. Kids have enough to deal with just getting along with other kids, following all the rules, listening closely, paying attention, learning new skills, taking tests,etc... they need to know that their teacher is a good person they can count on, not a threat. Good luck...hope my ranting and raving helps. I am very passionate about my kids and expect only the best for them. Life gives each of us enough curve balls, I will not tolerate a bad teacher, they spend so much time with our kids that they MUST be held to a high standard.
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