When I first heard this recording I thought it was another example of how condescending and arrogant some teachers can be but I have to admit when it was over I laughed and shook my head in agreement. Having served on a school board I've met my share of parents that this could have been tailored to.
I have no idea if this really happened but if it didn't maybe it should.
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Transcript
Ring!
Hello!
You have reached the automated answering service of your school. In order to assist you in connecting to the right staff member, please listen to all the options before making a selection.
* To lie about why your child is absent, press 1
* To make excuses for why your child did not do his homework, press 2
* To complain about what we do, press 3
* To swear at staff members, press 4
* To ask why you didn’t get information (that has already been enclosed in your newsletter and several flyers that have been mailed to you), press 5
* If you want us to raise your child, press 6
* If you want to reach out and touch, slap, or hit someone, press 7
* To request another teacher (for the third time this year), press 8
* To complain about bus transportation, press 9
* To complain about school lunches, press 0
If you realize this is the real world, and your child must be accountable and responsible for his or her own behavior, classwork, and homework, and that it’s NOT the teacher’s fault for your child’s lack of effort, hang up and have a nice day!
If you want this in another language, move to a country that speaks it. Thank you for your interest in public education.
What caused the school to do this?
.
I have no idea if this really happened but if it didn't maybe it should.
Listen to the audio clip
Transcript
Ring!
Hello!
You have reached the automated answering service of your school. In order to assist you in connecting to the right staff member, please listen to all the options before making a selection.
* To lie about why your child is absent, press 1
* To make excuses for why your child did not do his homework, press 2
* To complain about what we do, press 3
* To swear at staff members, press 4
* To ask why you didn’t get information (that has already been enclosed in your newsletter and several flyers that have been mailed to you), press 5
* If you want us to raise your child, press 6
* If you want to reach out and touch, slap, or hit someone, press 7
* To request another teacher (for the third time this year), press 8
* To complain about bus transportation, press 9
* To complain about school lunches, press 0
If you realize this is the real world, and your child must be accountable and responsible for his or her own behavior, classwork, and homework, and that it’s NOT the teacher’s fault for your child’s lack of effort, hang up and have a nice day!
If you want this in another language, move to a country that speaks it. Thank you for your interest in public education.
What caused the school to do this?
.
