http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/451399/Do-you-think-it-is-appropriate-for-a-school-to-have-a-male-kindergarten-teacher I recently went to the school my daughter will be attending in the fall. I was hoping to enroll her for the full-day kindergarten program. I discovered there is only one teacher for this program and it is a male teacher. This makes me uncomfortable with all of the recent news reports. Should I be concerned? I also feel men do not have the ability to be caring and nuturing in the same way a woman can. This is so important in the first year of school. Has anyone had an experience with a male kindergarten teacher? GreatSchools en-us fll5682 It is certainly ok for a scholl to employ a male kindergarten teacher. My son had a male teacher at his daycare for VPK, unfortunately half way through the school ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/451399/Do-you-think-it-is-appropriate-for-a-school-to-have-a-male-kindergarten-teacher?cpage=1#comment_599529 5100.599529 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:04:05 -0700 tansyms This is an absurd question to me! Has this teacher given you a reason to be distrustful of him? I can understand wanting to protect your child and totally agree ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/451399/Do-you-think-it-is-appropriate-for-a-school-to-have-a-male-kindergarten-teacher?cpage=1#comment_561226 5100.561226 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 06:14:26 -0700 pat23581 Yes, it is appropriate! I was a Kinder teacher and loved it. The kids loved me, and so did the parents. Give the guy a chance. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/451399/Do-you-think-it-is-appropriate-for-a-school-to-have-a-male-kindergarten-teacher?cpage=1#comment_560989 5100.560989 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:09:28 -0700 Papertrail I am a father with three daughters.If I was concerned I would go volunteer in the classroom. Spend more time at the school and observe how he interacts with the ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/451399/Do-you-think-it-is-appropriate-for-a-school-to-have-a-male-kindergarten-teacher?cpage=1#comment_517708 5100.517708 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 22:02:45 -0700 kelib45 Good question. Just be very careful you don't allow your fears to be known by your child. Children are much more accepting and open than we are but also sometimes ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/451399/Do-you-think-it-is-appropriate-for-a-school-to-have-a-male-kindergarten-teacher?cpage=1#comment_517650 5100.517650 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 21:00:42 -0700 tigercubmom We need more male teachers in the lower grades to give our children a role model that don't have male role model at home. There are children that don't have ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/451399/Do-you-think-it-is-appropriate-for-a-school-to-have-a-male-kindergarten-teacher?cpage=2#comment_497019 5100.497019 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 12:25:31 -0700 michellea I agree - we can't have it both ways. If we believe that women should have access to all careers, then the same should hold for men.While my kids had ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/451399/Do-you-think-it-is-appropriate-for-a-school-to-have-a-male-kindergarten-teacher?cpage=2#comment_468330 5100.468330 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 07:46:21 -0700 MikeClark The news is particularly adept at reporting all the negative aspects of life and few of the positives. There seems to be more interest in seeing people fail rather than ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/451399/Do-you-think-it-is-appropriate-for-a-school-to-have-a-male-kindergarten-teacher?cpage=2#comment_468129 5100.468129 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 02:54:08 -0700 tmcauliff656 This teacher was a bully to a few of the boys in the class and pulled the chair out from one of them.Thatis why That day he was told to ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/451399/Do-you-think-it-is-appropriate-for-a-school-to-have-a-male-kindergarten-teacher?cpage=2#comment_464605 5100.464605 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:03:11 -0700 betoncat My children have had male preschool teachers through highschool teachers. My preschooler loved her teacher! My elementary school daughter requested me to try to get her a male teacher and ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/451399/Do-you-think-it-is-appropriate-for-a-school-to-have-a-male-kindergarten-teacher?cpage=2#comment_464521 5100.464521 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:35:00 -0700 Child_Of_Ra To the people who are judging the original poster for the question asked, I think that you might be forgetting that we are often raised and indoctrinated to believe certain ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/451399/Do-you-think-it-is-appropriate-for-a-school-to-have-a-male-kindergarten-teacher?cpage=3#comment_464122 5100.464122 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 08:41:06 -0700 Hiyakev This shows you how little REAL information and learning takes place these days. Most children in grade school never run across a male teacher EVER. I read to a first ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/451399/Do-you-think-it-is-appropriate-for-a-school-to-have-a-male-kindergarten-teacher?cpage=3#comment_463996 5100.463996 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 05:19:06 -0700 andrummond A male kindergarten teacher is no more inappropriate than a female kindergarten teacher. You have boys in that female teachers class just the same as you have girls in the ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/451399/Do-you-think-it-is-appropriate-for-a-school-to-have-a-male-kindergarten-teacher?cpage=3#comment_462719 5100.462719 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:21:13 -0700 4monica Of course it's appropriate to have a male kingergarten teacher! Is it appropriate to have a female doctor, lawyer, bus driver, etc., etc. - of course! Same issues. Both my ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/451399/Do-you-think-it-is-appropriate-for-a-school-to-have-a-male-kindergarten-teacher?cpage=3#comment_461755 5100.461755 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:40:48 -0700 GoGo03 My 3 1/2 year old has had a male lead preschool teacher for the last 8 months. He is absolutely wonderful! He treats every child equally and is very consistent ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/451399/Do-you-think-it-is-appropriate-for-a-school-to-have-a-male-kindergarten-teacher?cpage=3#comment_461653 5100.461653 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:24:50 -0700 maggie93215 waterlilly, I am with you. I had to read this question twice. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/451399/Do-you-think-it-is-appropriate-for-a-school-to-have-a-male-kindergarten-teacher?cpage=4#comment_461569 5100.461569 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:37:59 -0700 jennifersuem OMG YES! A male Kindergarten teacher is WONDERFUL! My daughter (now 17 yrs old a SENIOR in HS) had a male Kindergarten teacher. It was HIS first teaching job! He ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/451399/Do-you-think-it-is-appropriate-for-a-school-to-have-a-male-kindergarten-teacher?cpage=4#comment_461303 5100.461303 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:49:37 -0700 TracNguyen i not sure , but i think if we got the male kindergarten teacher , that good for the male sudents , male students love male teacher http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/451399/Do-you-think-it-is-appropriate-for-a-school-to-have-a-male-kindergarten-teacher?cpage=4#comment_460021 5100.460021 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:22:41 -0700 waterlilly I honestly can not believe that this is even a question....I'm kinda shocked! Why would it even be a problem? It shows how undeveloped we truely are as a society..... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/451399/Do-you-think-it-is-appropriate-for-a-school-to-have-a-male-kindergarten-teacher?cpage=4#comment_459715 5100.459715 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:59:29 -0700 JoeBruzzese Wow! I love the passion and enthusiasm you brought to this discussion. I'm in agreement with you on a few points particularly the idea that if we come into an ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/451399/Do-you-think-it-is-appropriate-for-a-school-to-have-a-male-kindergarten-teacher?cpage=4#comment_457307 5100.457307 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:19:18 -0700 JoeBruzzese Fear is indeed an incredible motivator that often prompts illogical action; yet as a parent you have the right to make decisions which you consider to be in the best ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/451399/Do-you-think-it-is-appropriate-for-a-school-to-have-a-male-kindergarten-teacher?cpage=5#comment_457282 5100.457282 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:14:32 -0700 1seremen I think this question is something many parents of K. children have in mind, but refuse to ask.Take a second and look for a positive thing about this question such ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/451399/Do-you-think-it-is-appropriate-for-a-school-to-have-a-male-kindergarten-teacher?cpage=5#comment_457012 5100.457012 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:04:33 -0700 maggie93215 If your asking that question then you've already got things in your mind. And when school starts and your child is attending you will find something to complain or critize ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/451399/Do-you-think-it-is-appropriate-for-a-school-to-have-a-male-kindergarten-teacher?cpage=5#comment_456927 5100.456927 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:28:04 -0700 JoeBruzzese Hmm, all valid concerns, although you might consider talking to former parents and reviewing the credential/hiring process for teachers at your child's school. You may find that the standards are ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/451399/Do-you-think-it-is-appropriate-for-a-school-to-have-a-male-kindergarten-teacher?cpage=5#comment_456793 5100.456793 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:30:10 -0700 Angel113 I am with the others...this seems sexist and like sassybrown said if you are concerned with the media " the thing you need to worry about is young female teachers" ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/451399/Do-you-think-it-is-appropriate-for-a-school-to-have-a-male-kindergarten-teacher?cpage=5#comment_456785 5100.456785 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:24:22 -0700 CMarie I'm sorry but this seems sexist. Not all men are out to get your children. Men and women love children the same way. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/451399/Do-you-think-it-is-appropriate-for-a-school-to-have-a-male-kindergarten-teacher?cpage=6#comment_454296 5100.454296 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:34:25 -0700 Blakhawk Like another respondent, I find the question itself offensive. Why would you judge a person based on their gender? We are short of male parents and male role models in ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/451399/Do-you-think-it-is-appropriate-for-a-school-to-have-a-male-kindergarten-teacher?cpage=6#comment_454242 5100.454242 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:49:44 -0700 gineen99 yes http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/451399/Do-you-think-it-is-appropriate-for-a-school-to-have-a-male-kindergarten-teacher?cpage=6#comment_453581 5100.453581 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:21:15 -0700 Tattie1 Judge the teacher on his merits not his sex. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/451399/Do-you-think-it-is-appropriate-for-a-school-to-have-a-male-kindergarten-teacher?cpage=6#comment_453248 5100.453248 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:25:44 -0700 sassybrown1 I think that if you are concerned with the recent reports in the media, the thing you need to be worried about it young female teachers. I don't think(with having ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/451399/Do-you-think-it-is-appropriate-for-a-school-to-have-a-male-kindergarten-teacher?cpage=6#comment_452834 5100.452834 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:20:00 -0700 1seremen Yes!Elementary and middle schools need more male teachers. I hope the pay increases to attract many male teachers to the classroom.Good question! http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/451399/Do-you-think-it-is-appropriate-for-a-school-to-have-a-male-kindergarten-teacher?cpage=7#comment_452409 5100.452409 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:43:43 -0700 kinderteacher I am coming to you from the perspective of a teacher (female) and a mother. First of all, I understand that this is a place for questions and concerns to ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/451399/Do-you-think-it-is-appropriate-for-a-school-to-have-a-male-kindergarten-teacher?cpage=7#comment_452341 5100.452341 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:34:02 -0700 Suomi0304 I know quite a few male kindergarten teachers. Just because one male does something bad doesn't mean we should judge them all the same. That's sexism. Also, most children are ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/451399/Do-you-think-it-is-appropriate-for-a-school-to-have-a-male-kindergarten-teacher?cpage=7#comment_452334 5100.452334 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:24:33 -0700 daughnworks Calm Down. Kindergarten is tough for kids and parents as well. I am reminded of the phrase, "If only I knew then what I know now..." I think it is ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/451399/Do-you-think-it-is-appropriate-for-a-school-to-have-a-male-kindergarten-teacher?cpage=7#comment_451985 5100.451985 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:05:58 -0700 drjohnson Our local school has two male teachers out of four kindergarten classrooms. They are highly coveted, especially by families with little boys. They are great role models, particularly if you ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/451399/Do-you-think-it-is-appropriate-for-a-school-to-have-a-male-kindergarten-teacher?cpage=7#comment_451967 5100.451967 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:19:47 -0700 buckaroo I wish MORE of my kids elementary teachers were male. Generally, the ones that HAVE had have been very good teachers and very nurturing. I think its best that kids ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/451399/Do-you-think-it-is-appropriate-for-a-school-to-have-a-male-kindergarten-teacher?cpage=8#comment_451755 5100.451755 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:59:41 -0700 hockeymum In my opinion no teacher should be descriminated against due to gender. Unfortunately I have come upon many "uncaring" female teachers during the years. Please keep an open mind and ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/451399/Do-you-think-it-is-appropriate-for-a-school-to-have-a-male-kindergarten-teacher?cpage=8#comment_451565 5100.451565 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:32:59 -0700 MagnetMom I think it's important for you to realize how challenging it is for this gentleman too. My daughter's school had a phenomenal male kindergarten teacher. He was bright, a former ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/451399/Do-you-think-it-is-appropriate-for-a-school-to-have-a-male-kindergarten-teacher?cpage=8#comment_451487 5100.451487 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 07:22:14 -0700 healthy11 It's very hard to break stereotypes. It sounds like this teacher isn't new to the school, so maybe you could ask some parents of previous students in his class what ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/451399/Do-you-think-it-is-appropriate-for-a-school-to-have-a-male-kindergarten-teacher?cpage=8#comment_451465 5100.451465 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:51:57 -0700