I always fetch Meg at school. Her dismissal time is 11 AM that made it easier for me since my work starts at 1 PM. The two teachers were talking when I arrived and Meg was playing with the other kids.
Teacher 1: (laughing) Very good daw siya (Meg)
Teacher 2: Sabi niya e, very good daw siya. (Laughing) Sabi niya lang yun.
And they both laugh.
I was 3 or 4 footsteps away from them. How can I not hear it? I don't know if I'm being sensitive about it but as an educator myself, I wouldn't do that in front of the parents. Yes, Meg is still adjusting to their advanced curriculum but don't they see the improvement on Meg's part? She was outstanding in the 2 spelling tests, perfect in her Math, and do well in Science, Filipino, and Reading. If she's having a hard time with a subject or two, would that be a reason to mock her? If her coloring is not as beautiful as other kids, is that a reason to degrade her? And seriously, in front of me? My daughter is just 5 years old, yes there are still times that she's not in the mood to study but is it just normal for kids?
I'm really sad and frustrated now because of these things:
1. I chose to transfer Meg to this school (Progressive) because of their teaching method and standard.
2. I always admire them because of their advanced curriculum and Meg really learned how to read now at the age of 5 without my help.
3. I can see ALL the improvements on Meg's part.
Do they expect my daughter to be perfect? I'm sorry I kept on ranting now. I know you can understand me if you're a parent yourself. Nobody has the right to laugh at her. And if they are just joking around, joke when I can't hear or see them. I know Meg didn't understand what happened a while ago. She's just like that always, she wants to talk to other people and her teachers because she feels comfortable with them. And what did she get? THIS? I don't want to dwell on this, but I have to deal with it. But for now, I really need to take a deep breath. Sigh.