We’ve all heard of helicopter parents, but what about a dad who just wants his daughter to enjoy her favorite pastime? Meet Cleo, an 11-year-old girl with ADHD who loves reading, especially her mom’s childhood books. Cleo’s school life hasn’t been the easiest, with bullying and social struggles, but she finds solace in her books during recess. That is, until her teacher decided to confiscate one of her beloved books, sparking a heated confrontation between Cleo’s dad and the teacher.
Cleo’s Social Struggles

Bullying and ADHD

Cleo’s Love for Reading

Book Confiscation Drama

Teacher’s Unfair Move

Parents’ Support

Confronting the Teacher

Dad’s Strong Argument

Taking it to the Principal

Victory for Cleo

Gossip in the Teacher’s Lounge ️

Cousin’s Opinion

Was Dad Right or Wrong? ♂️
Cleo’s dad took a stand against the teacher’s unfair confiscation of his daughter’s book, and the principal ultimately sided with him. However, his cousin, a fellow teacher, thinks he’s become ‘one of those parents’ and should have just accepted the rule. With Cleo starting junior high soon, her parents feel justified in their actions, but the question remains: was dad right or wrong? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this heated situation…
Teacher’s power trip at recess sparks outrage from parents and fellow teachers
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NTA. Teacher discourages reading and calls themselves a teacher?

“NTA. Teacher’s lack of compassion and punishment for reading at recess is wild “

NTA. Teacher takes book, dad fights back. Reading rebels unite! ✊

“NTA. I was Cleo. I read a lot. I can’t imagine if a teacher did what yours did. I understand teachers are overworked and underpaid on a criminal level, but they should also understand how group dynamics work. You think kids just sit off to the side because *they* don’t like anyone? Ummm no. The loners are loners because no one likes them. Telling them to go “insert” themselves is like a social death sentence.”

NTA: Teachers on power trips, not understanding ND kids

Teacher doesn’t care about kid reading at recess. NTA

NTA. Encouraging individuality and self-expression is a powerful message

Advocating for neurodivergent kids: NTA parent fights for inclusion

Supportive comment calls out unfair teacher and suggests alternative activities

NTA. Rational and thoughtful parents fight for recess freedom

NTA: Teacher discouraging reading? Principal agrees. Underpaid but irrelevant.

NTA. Dad defends daughter’s right to read during recess

Dad fights for daughter’s right to read at recess ✊

Dad stands up for daughter’s right to read at recess ✊

NTA. Dad stands up for daughter’s right to read ✊

NTA fights against a teacher who disregards students’ needs

Dad defends daughter’s right to read ✊

NTA. Let your kid read and vibe out ✊

Supportive comment defends teacher and criticizes arbitrary rules at school.

NTA. Cousin is an AH for gossiping, Cleo can read at recess. Teacher is a playground bully.
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NTA. Standing up for your daughter’s rights without being disrespectful.

Encouraging reading at recess? NTA! Start that book club, Chloe!

Encouraging reading at recess ✊

NTA. Daughter’s love for reading may be a hidden sign. ✊

NTA. Teacher discourages reading? That’s control issues

Last Updated on February 2, 2024 by Diply Social Team