When a 5th-grade girl gets her first period, it can be quite overwhelming. When her mother decides to take a mental health day for her, it's a personal matter that should be respected. But not for this male teacher who thought he had the right to know everything.
The mother is stuck between keeping her daughter's privacy and the school's rules. Was she too harsh with the teacher? Or was he really just trying to help?
Read the full story to find out what happened and let us know what you think!
When a child experiences a personal matter, it's understandable that a parent would want to keep it private. But what happens when a teacher demands to know the reason for the child's absence?
A mother found herself in that very situation when her daughter got her first period and they took a mental health day. The male teacher insisted on knowing the reason for the absence, but the mother refused to disclose the personal matter. The teacher even went as far as to say it would be an unexcused absence if she didn't tell him.
The mother stood her ground and left, feeling like she may have been too brash. She later wondered if she was in the wrong. What do you think of this teacher's behavior? Was the mother justified in keeping the personal matter private or should she have disclosed it to the teacher?
Share your thoughts about the situation in the comments below.
