Parent says her kid isn't allowed to come over and that she would kill snake

What a crap situation. The teacher should have minded her own business. It's not her job to talk down to you because this other woman "gives free supplies". It's also not her job to tell you what to be offended over or your mothering skills. I would make an official complaint & if need be, have your child moved to another class. The way she is acting, it wouldn't surprise me if your child ends up being "the child with the bad mother" or "the needy child". She sounds rather petty like that.

As for the other lady, she sounds stupid. I don't know how you didn't slap her.

Has there been an update on this? I'm still really interested to know how it works out. I'm hoping this person gets all the help she needs to win this.

It sounds to me like the mother knows she was wrong, but she is the type who tries to get ppl to rally around her by telling straight up lies; the more ppl that are behind her, the more "right" she feels. She has probably lost sight of what the original issue was, she's so caught up in the drama she has created. I can't stand people like this. :rage:

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Originally Posted by Chkadii

If the school board plays nice, and if you're comfortable with it, talk to the science teachers and offer to bring an ambassador reptile in, in line with one of their curricular units. THERE is your opportunity to help educate the public.

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I agree with this. Most people that are scared or hateful towards reptiles or any animal for that matter are simply not educated about the animal. This kind of program my help in educating not only the children at the school but the other mother or even the teacher that got involved when she should not have as well. If the other mother and teacher see that the school backs you and starts a program like this to continue to educate children on these wonderful animals that would most likely sting them a lot more than an actual slap in the face or kick to the shin as mentioned above. If the other mothers child learns about and falls in love with snakes in the process that would also be a slap in her face.

It sounds to me like the teacher is trying to protect the art supply investment that the other mother is providing by backing her. That is not right and could possibly be considered bribing. Either way the school board should definatly know what is going on and the children should know that this has nothing to do with them. Good luck with everything and please keep us posted.