http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/449569/How-can-I-protect-my-child-from-children-who-have-potentially-dangerous-behavoirs My child has a classmate that has bitten, hit her & continually takes things from her work area, sticks them in her mouth & licks them. The child does this to other children as well. How can I protect my child from this other child when all of the laws written for schools protect the this other child because she is classified as disadvantaged. Is there anything written to protect my child? I requested that the school not place them in the same class next year &they did. When I called the school on it, I was informed that it was an oversight. I have to let things stand as they are for the coming school year because before I found out what had happened the school introduced by child to her new teacher & classmates. I can't rip her away from something that she is excited about. My child also has concerns about being in the same class with this other child. This other child disrupts the class a number of times during the day. Is my child really receiving a safe quality education? GreatSchools en-us ilmomof2 We live in a world where there are too many orally transmitted diseases to allow a student to freely 'lick' others personal school supplies. I would recommend that you have ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/449569/How-can-I-protect-my-child-from-children-who-have-potentially-dangerous-behavoirs?cpage=1#comment_485870 5100.485870 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:49:25 -0700 tricia23 To me is like someone needs to talk to both the child and parent and if the child needs to be seen by a psychiatrist. it should be done quickly ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/449569/How-can-I-protect-my-child-from-children-who-have-potentially-dangerous-behavoirs?cpage=1#comment_468702 5100.468702 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:14:31 -0700 andrummond It sounds to me like someone needs to talk to this child's parents and the child needs to see a psychiatrist. Regardless, the school is responsible for making sure that ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/449569/How-can-I-protect-my-child-from-children-who-have-potentially-dangerous-behavoirs?cpage=1#comment_462783 5100.462783 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:32:10 -0700 jennifersuem OOPS... Are there other parents who have the same concerns that you do? Get them all on board with this. MAYBE more in numbers you can deal with this matter ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/449569/How-can-I-protect-my-child-from-children-who-have-potentially-dangerous-behavoirs?cpage=1#comment_461319 5100.461319 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:01:26 -0700 jennifersuem If the Principal REFUSES to do something about this disruptive child WRITE TO YOUR SCHOOL BOARD! File a WRITTEN complaint - Document everything! Dates, Times, Witnesses etc. Leave no stone ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/449569/How-can-I-protect-my-child-from-children-who-have-potentially-dangerous-behavoirs?cpage=1#comment_461318 5100.461318 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:59:08 -0700 eccentric kjdmom,I don;t know what State you live, but here in Michigan, schools in general are fairly good about it. In our school, children who need special aid, have been provided ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/449569/How-can-I-protect-my-child-from-children-who-have-potentially-dangerous-behavoirs?cpage=2#comment_453054 5100.453054 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:43:50 -0700 kjdmom wow, Eccentric, in this state that would be considered medical neglect - and something school officials would be required to report to DFS. The school actually is just turning a ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/449569/How-can-I-protect-my-child-from-children-who-have-potentially-dangerous-behavoirs?cpage=2#comment_453034 5100.453034 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:06:04 -0700 eccentric Last year, many parents went to the Principal to complain about this girl that she needs help. Principal simply said that they are handling it. For next year, the principal ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/449569/How-can-I-protect-my-child-from-children-who-have-potentially-dangerous-behavoirs?cpage=2#comment_450533 5100.450533 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:59:25 -0700 eccentric I never thought about these issues since I never had to deal with that. However, it turn out that last year, one of the first grade sections had a few ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/449569/How-can-I-protect-my-child-from-children-who-have-potentially-dangerous-behavoirs?cpage=2#comment_450525 5100.450525 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:50:13 -0700 MSMomm My son, who has Asperger's Syndrome, had a 1:1 aide up through 6th grade. If there were other kids in his classroom, the aide would help the other special ed ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/449569/How-can-I-protect-my-child-from-children-who-have-potentially-dangerous-behavoirs?cpage=2#comment_450384 5100.450384 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:01:52 -0700 healthy11 Saphria, how old/what grade are the children involved in this situation? I can't understand how a 1:1 aide that's doing their job can't prevent the disabled child from biting other ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/449569/How-can-I-protect-my-child-from-children-who-have-potentially-dangerous-behavoirs?cpage=3#comment_450363 5100.450363 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:21:29 -0700 Saphria I would like thank those that responded to this question. The child does have a 1:1. Unfortunately the child in question has disabilities and I am not sure of the ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/449569/How-can-I-protect-my-child-from-children-who-have-potentially-dangerous-behavoirs?cpage=3#comment_450217 5100.450217 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:27:00 -0700 3PeasinaPod As the parent of a special needs, behaviorally challenged child, I have seen both sides of the issue.It would appear that neither child's needs are being adequately addressed by the ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/449569/How-can-I-protect-my-child-from-children-who-have-potentially-dangerous-behavoirs?cpage=3#comment_449794 5100.449794 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:06:29 -0700 MSMomm As another poster stated, the disruptive child should have a one-on-one aide with them during school hours, but that is not something within your control. It would probably be best ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/449569/How-can-I-protect-my-child-from-children-who-have-potentially-dangerous-behavoirs?cpage=3#comment_449731 5100.449731 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:42:35 -0700 kjdmom In the original question it says the child is "disadvantaged" - that could have a lot of different definitions. If the child is disabled, a full day in a mainstream ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/449569/How-can-I-protect-my-child-from-children-who-have-potentially-dangerous-behavoirs?cpage=3#comment_449702 5100.449702 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:43:40 -0700 healthy11 Verbal conversations don't "count" when it comes to legal matters. I would encourage you to factually document every single incident that occurs with the other child (date, what happened, who ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/449569/How-can-I-protect-my-child-from-children-who-have-potentially-dangerous-behavoirs?cpage=4#comment_449638 5100.449638 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 07:45:51 -0700 Anonymous i understand not wanting to move classrooms b/c she is excited, however...is she really going to be that diassappointed after school has begun and she is making freinds in a ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/449569/How-can-I-protect-my-child-from-children-who-have-potentially-dangerous-behavoirs?cpage=4#comment_449624 5100.449624 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 07:19:54 -0700