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Originally posted by tammy-
OOOHHHH- Just imagine what that child has to go through. His/Her mother will not even buy the child school supplies. It is not the childs fault. How old is the child- Is the child old enough to get a job? If not I would give the child school supplies. Why should he/she get a bad grade because they have an irresponsible parent. Most of us probably did not have to deal with this but don't take it out on the child- they have no control over their parents actions! I would refer this situation to the social worker or school counselor- Maybe something else is going on............... Some people are too proud to say anything.
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I teach at a school that provides supplies for the students. And yes, when they come to class unprepared, they lose points. These may not necessarily grade/participation points, but simply points that I, PERSONALLY, keep to mark down if a student comes to class prepared, is helpful, behavior in line, etc. They could come out of that student's bonus points pool (the ones that can provide the swing between a 'B' or an 'A', etc.) I do this to teach the students responsibility.
I don't have a problem with a teacher providing paper and pencil or whatever for a child
sometimes, but to do it everyday is crazy (unless you have to)! We have to make parents responsible for something! Parents get off too easy sometimes. I'm not saying that we can spot a child that's struggling financially, but if you can walk into my class with tennis shoes that cost more than my outfit, shoes, and handbag put together, and you have no paper and pen, then YES, WE HAVE A PROBLEM! I would talk to the counselor if I sense a major problem. That can make a huge difference.