This afternoon I have a meeting with my sons preschool teacher. My son, aged 3, is being hit by another child almost constantly. The child in question is a three year old with speech problems. He can not, or will not, talk to communicate, and so uses other means to get his message across. The child has his own personal aid, so there are 3 adults in a classroom of 13 children; teacher, teachers aid, and this childs aid. And yet, my son is coming home from school almost everyday to inform me that this kid hits him constantly.
Already spoke with the teacher 2 weeks ago, she said shed keep a closer eye on the situation.I was also informed that my son was not the main "target" of this childs frustration, which makes me wonder what other kid is getting his *** kicked. Since then nothing has changed. Im proud of my son, because he has not yet reverted back to hitting the kid in retaliation, but has done what I taught him and get the nearest teacher.
What I dont understand is how this kid can continually hit other kids if there are 3 adults in one room and one adult is specifically there to watch over this kid?
Since school began it is now the first thing out of my sons mouth on whether or not he was hit today. And each morning he asks aloud if he will get hit that school day. And that is not right for a child of 3 to have to wonder that.
So my question is: how would you handle this situation? Im not going to go off the handle, I want to be as polite as possible, but also direct with my concerns and the importance of this issue. What would you say to the teacher and what would your requests be to ensure the safety and well being of your child?