On Proposal alters truancy ordinance

Posted on May 8 at 8:58 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

I hope the parents have gotten resources (for their own well being and the child's.)I hope it wasn't too late. However, placing blame on the school has the potential to teach children that its not their fault, the responsibility lies elsewhere. Yes, the school should alert parents when the child doesn't show up but its the parent consequences that will be most important.

On Proposal alters truancy ordinance

Posted on May 8 at 8:29 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Thats the problem- you asked the judge to create consequences. The consequences need to start at home. If they have and the child is still that out of control that they do not attend school, getting resources, counseling, etc is needed because likely the child is up to way more than just skipping school. I hope the parents aren't paying the fines either. The child needs an "after school" job

On Proposal alters truancy ordinance

Posted on May 8 at 4:38 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

most schools use automated phone calls. If you are a parent and you don't have this go to your personal cell phone than obviously your child is getting and deleting these calls.

Schools are to provide educational services. They don't replace parents. Honestly, if your child is 15 and doesn't attend school you lost control over your child a long time ago. There are plenty of resources to get some help. Stop blaming the school and enabling your child. Own up to your own problem and your child's problems and go get some help.

Besides, the courts are busy dealing with other issues and rarely impose consequences anyway. When they do they are of little effect.

Let me ask this- If you work during the day and receive a phone call that your child is not at school what is your course of action? I'm guessing you expect everyone else to impose the consequences for your child.