January 19, 2016
Student Teaches The Teacher


Hello Dr. Laura!

My 12 year old son came home from school and told me about a class discussion he had in seventh grade.  His teacher was talking about stereotyping and used as an example of a stereotype that "the woman should stay home to take care of the kids and the man should go out to work and support the family."  My son asked the teacher "Why do you call it stereotyping if it's just a true statement?  The Mom actually should stay home and take care of the kids and it's really the Dads job to work so the family has money."
The teacher said that a Mom could work, and so can a Dad, and it's ridiculous to stereotype a family that way.  My son piped up, "Well, if the Mom works, who's with the kids?

Daycare?  It isn't good for kids, and I'm glad my Mom was always home."  The teacher responded with some lame answer how daycare is fine for kids and it's a perfectly good situation for both parents to work and raise children.  As my son was telling me all this, he looked at me and said "Wasn't that really a stupid thing for the teacher to say?  I feel sorry for the baby he and his wife will have soon."

I'm proud of our boy and thankful that he stood up for what is right, even when his teacher told him he was wrong.  I'm happy to know my future grandkids will have a great Dad one day, just as my kids do now.  I think I'll send the teacher a link to your podcasts!

Kim


Posted by Staff at 10:59 AM