New Mom Gets a Zero for Holding Newborn During Class Video

Imagine being a new mom, juggling online classes and a crying newborn, only to be accused of using your baby for a better grade! That’s exactly what happened to one student when she had to record a speech for an online course. With her partner at work and no one to help, she had no choice but to hold her newborn while filming the speech. But instead of understanding, her classmates and professor accused her of taking advantage of her situation. ‍♀️ Let’s dive into this wild story!

A Crying Baby and a Deadline

Classmates Cry Foul

Professor’s Unfair Reaction

No Chance for a Redo ❌

Taking Matters into Her Own Hands

A Sudden Change of Heart ❤️

A Second Chance

A Fair Grading Process ✅

Addressing the Critics ️

No Help Available

A Baby in a Pandemic

Original Plan Gone Wrong

Maternity Leave Woes

Justice Served for New Mom

So, after taking her case to the dean of students and other higher-ups, our new mom got an apology from her professor and a chance to redo her speech. Another professor will grade her work to avoid any biases. It’s a relief to see that, despite the initial unfair treatment, she managed to get the support she needed. It’s a reminder that sometimes, you have to stand up for yourself and fight for what’s right. ✊ Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

Professors and advisors unanimously agree: NTA, file a complaint ASAP

Fight back against discrimination: contact department chair and Title IX.

New mom holding baby during class gets zero, but commenters say NTA due to pandemic and need for flexibility. Others share funny zoom call mishaps.

Fight back! Seek help from department chair or ombudsman

New mom holding newborn during class video receives unfair criticism.

Teacher’s zero for holding baby during class sparks discrimination complaint

Continuing education with a newborn is tough but admirable

Support for new mom holding baby during class video ‍

Former university employee advises reporting professor for unfair grading

New mom faces unfair grading for holding newborn during class video

Fighting back against unfair grading

New mom given a zero for holding baby during class video

Commenter empathizes with new mom, suggests talking to department head

Teacher’s grading seems unfair, but did OP communicate beforehand?

Stand up against discrimination! NTA, fight for justice!

New mom gets criticized for holding newborn during class video

New mom gets zero for holding baby during class video . Commenters debate what it means to be “professional” during a pandemic. ESH.

New mom gets a zero for holding newborn during class video . Commenters debate whether the professor or the student is at fault.

New mom shamed for holding baby during class gets support

Supportive comment urges reporting unfair treatment of new mom

New mom gets criticized for holding her newborn during class

New mom gets graded zero for holding baby during speech

Mixed judgement on OP’s actions and classmates’ behavior. Helpful tip included.

Fight back against discrimination in the classroom!

College professor advises new mom to escalate zero grade issue

Topic was informative speech, still NTA for holding baby

Peer pressure to perform leads to unfair grading.

Fighting discrimination in school: NTA gets a zero, appeal?

Curious about video length, no drama here

NTA for holding newborn during class. Report discrimination to school.

Defending against unfair grading with NTA sentiment

Commenter suggests appealing zero grade for holding newborn during class

Professor supports new mom and advises filing an official complaint

Mom gets zero for holding baby in video. Classmates call favoritism.

NTA – Holding a baby during class shouldn’t warrant a zero

New mom unfairly penalized for holding newborn during class speech

Babies in the workplace? NTA! Mothers can be professionals too ‍

Holding a baby during exam throws off presentation skills

Commenter blames new mom for zero grade on video assignment

Commenter thinks YTA for not planning ahead, but a reply mentions her husband’s work schedule.

Support for NTA and filing complaint against unprofessional professor

Commenter defends new mom in class, questions professor’s paranoia.