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marsupial · 12-05-2007, 07:40 PM

A cross necklace. He and all the other kindergarteners got one as a little gift for being so good today. I haven't said anything to him about it, but wow am I peeved. This is totally out of line for a public school. I have seen Muslim women coming to pick up their children from school. Certainly there are Jewish and other non-Christian children that attend the school as well. I hate to make a fuss and perpetuate the belief that Mormons are not Christians, but this is something I just can't stay silent about. What do you all think? How would you handle this if it was your child?

UtahDan · 12-05-2007, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by marsupial

A cross necklace. He and all the other kindergarteners got one as a little gift for being so good today. I haven't said anything to him about it, but wow am I peeved. This is totally out of line for a public school. I have seen Muslim women coming to pick up their children from school. Certainly there are Jewish and other non-Christian children that attend the school as well. I hate to make a fuss and perpetuate the belief that Mormons are not Christians, but this is something I just can't stay silent about. What do you all think? How would you handle this if it was your child?

I think you ask to see the principle and in a very nice way say "I'm certain you weren't aware this was happening, but ..." and then tell him/her that your son's well meaning teacher has crossed a line. I don't think it has to be nasty.

Indy Coug · 12-05-2007, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by UtahDan

I think you ask to see the principle and in a very nice way say "I'm certain you weren't aware this was happening, but ..." and then tell him/her that your son's well meaning teacher has crossed a line. I don't think it has to be nasty.

I would be inclined to not say anything, but this would be the next best alternative.

Jeff Lebowski · 12-05-2007, 07:49 PM

Ah, you gotta love Mississippi. I thought of you and Danimal as I drove through Jackson last week.

Yes, that is out of line. But I would let it slide if I were you.

RockyBalboa · 12-05-2007, 07:51 PM

I'm sure the ACLU would be glad to step in here.

marsupial · 12-05-2007, 07:52 PM

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Ah, you gotta love Mississippi. I thought of you and Danimal as I drove through Jackson last week.

Yes, that is out of line. But I would let it slide if I were you.

You were in town and you didn't drop in? How rude!

Jeff Lebowski · 12-05-2007, 08:06 PM

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You were in town and you didn't drop in? How rude!

I thought about it, but I had already missed one flight on that trip. Didn't want to miss another. (flew out of Jackson)

Maybe next time.

Clark Addison · 12-05-2007, 08:17 PM

I would likely do nothing, because I am non-confrontational by nature, but I wouldn't have a problem with you taking Utah Dan's approach.

It is incredible that a teacher would think this is appropriate. A pass-along card, sure, I can see that. But I draw the line at a cross.

YOhio · 12-05-2007, 08:19 PM

I can't believe they gave your son a necklace. Are they trying to make him gay or Italian?

marsupial · 12-05-2007, 08:33 PM

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I can't believe they gave your son a necklace. Are they trying to make him gay or Italian?

Gay, for sure. It was a green plastic cross attached to a red ribbon.

12-05-2007, 07:40 PM	#1
marsupial Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: M-I-S-S-I-S-S-I-P-P-I... Isn't it so fun to spell? Posts: 1,701	My son came home from school wearing... A cross necklace. He and all the other kindergarteners got one as a little gift for being so good today. I haven't said anything to him about it, but wow am I peeved. This is totally out of line for a public school. I have seen Muslim women coming to pick up their children from school. Certainly there are Jewish and other non-Christian children that attend the school as well. I hate to make a fuss and perpetuate the belief that Mormons are not Christians, but this is something I just can't stay silent about. What do you all think? How would you handle this if it was your child?

12-05-2007, 07:49 PM	#4
Jeff Lebowski Charon Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the heart of darkness (Provo) Posts: 9,564	Ah, you gotta love Mississippi. I thought of you and Danimal as I drove through Jackson last week. Yes, that is out of line. But I would let it slide if I were you. __________________ "... the arc of the universe is long but it bends toward justice." Martin Luther King, Jr.

12-05-2007, 07:51 PM	#5
RockyBalboa Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 7,297	I'm sure the ACLU would be glad to step in here. __________________ Masquerading as Cougarguards very own genius dumbass since 05'.

12-05-2007, 08:17 PM	#8
Clark Addison Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 638	I would likely do nothing, because I am non-confrontational by nature, but I wouldn't have a problem with you taking Utah Dan's approach. It is incredible that a teacher would think this is appropriate. A pass-along card, sure, I can see that. But I draw the line at a cross.

12-05-2007, 08:19 PM	#9
YOhio AKA SeattleNewt Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,055	I can't believe they gave your son a necklace. Are they trying to make him gay or Italian?