The Dreaded Call from the Teacher

[FamilyGal]

I just got "the call". You know, the call where you see CISD on Caller ID and then a teacher introduces herself as your child's teacher and says, "Do you have a minute? I need to talk to you about (insert child's name here)."

I sigh and say yes. She goes on to tell me that my oldest son (8th grade) brought a fart machine to class and was disruptive. (I breathed a sigh of relief. THANK GOD THAT WAS ALL.) I assured her I would talk to him about it. Then, asked if he could get it back because it was his brother's and all hell would break loose when his brother found out he took it to school and got it confiscated! LOL

[Wilson]

What was he thinking???

[TripleA]

I guess he wasn't thinking! I'm glad that was all! On a scale of 1-10, I'd say that was maybe a 3. As long as he doesn't bring it again, problem solved. I hate getting talked to by teachers. It's even worse at DD's school because it's people we go to church with and know pretty well already. I hate when the teacher pulls you aside and says "'A' had some problems with christian behavior today......"

[Candleman]

I know I shouldn't ask.....but what is a fart machine? Don't all boys have one they carry to school everyday?:)

[FamilyGal]

On a scale of 1-10, I'd say that was maybe a 3

Um, I was thinking that was a 1 or 2 on that scale! I realize disrupting the class is bad, but I'm sure they were all giggling.

Candleman, lol, it is the little handheld device that has four buttons that make different fart noises. Although, I'm sure my boys can fart on demand, the noises this machine makes ARE pretty funny. His uncle will be proud!:p

What was he thinking?

He was thinking he could get a laugh out of his friends. And, apparently did.

[FamilyGal]

Ha, I just received an e-mail from his 40 something year old uncle saying, "Hey, I never said he could borrow that!"

[TripleA]

It's a good thing you heard it from his teacher and not him! It's one of those things I would hear and laugh at if my child told me. Then I'd have to be miss mature parent and scold them, but I know I couldn't do it straight faced!

P.S. - My four year old has a fart machine. His dad bought it for him at CVS one time when I was not there. It's quite funny actually :)

[mdonn76405]

I know that is disruptive, but it is so funny to visualize.

[Candleman]

Candleman, lol, it is the little handheld device that has four buttons that make different fart noises. Although, I'm sure my boys can fart on demand, the noises this machine makes ARE pretty funny. His uncle will be proud!

That I have NO DOUBT!!!:)

Not real sure why the teacher felt the need to make a call home for something as harmless as that.

[TXrose]

Not real sure why the teacher felt the need to make a call home for something as harmless as that.

Yes it may be harmless. Now for the teacher's point of view. Kid in my class is using the fart machine to disrupt the class (25-30) kids, while you are teaching. Very disrespectful to say the least. Being the mother of a boy who got a lot of phone calls from teachers I know how it is to be on both sides. Teachers need the support of parents to say, "Hey this is not ok behavoir", that's why the teachers talk to parents. Otherwise, if we can't get parental support we go to our administration, they will ask us if we contacted the parents and of course, if we have we say yes, but there's no support there, in that case without parental support things will be harder for the student who displace disruptive, disrespectful behavoir. I have many times had to stifle the laughter when kids do something off the wall because it's not proper classroom behavoir, and yes, I call home, just so the kids know I mean business and if they don't behave I will call mom or dad.

[FamilyGal]

I totally agree, TXrose and told the teacher I would TAKE CARE OF IT. My son has already had the lecture and had to apologize to his brother for taking it. I understand the teacher's viewpoint completely, I was just glad it wasn't something worse.

BTW, she went on to tell me how much she enjoys him in class. That he is constantly asking if he can help with this or that and is very respectful to her. She just had to call about that because of the disruption.

[mdonn76405]

Yeah I would have taken care of it and then hid in the bathroom and laughed until I cried.

[TXrose]

Try not laughing when someone really farts and it's one of those stinky ones. You don't know where it came from but the whole class reacts to the smell. I have had to step outside the door to keep from dying laughing because their reaction is something else. Then they are trying to figure out who did it. Usually this happens after lunch..... Then if it's the end of 4th period and 5th comes in the smell still lingers.. the reaction is priceless. Many times kids do something you know you can't laugh at so you have to bite your tongue. They are funny in those Jr. High years.

[FamilyGal]

So, in other words are you saying you can get away with farting in class and the kids think it was one of them? LOL :p

(Just kidding)

[msucowboy97]

can i have the farting machine?

[eaglesprings]

Try not laughing when someone really farts and it's one of those stinky ones. You don't know where it came from but the whole class reacts to the smell. I have had to step outside the door to keep from dying laughing because their reaction is something else. Then they are trying to figure out who did it. Usually this happens after lunch..... Then if it's the end of 4th period and 5th comes in the smell still lingers.. the reaction is priceless. Many times kids do something you know you can't laugh at so you have to bite your tongue. They are funny in those Jr. High years.

Well, honestly, adults are just as bad.

I remember working in a crowded office one time, and all of a sudden a strange smell hit my nostrils. I asked out loud, "Does anyone else smell gas?" It was an innocent question. I had no idea "what it really was." Our receptionist was holding her mouth and nose with one hand, holding her gut with the other, shaking her head, putting her fingers to her lips to "hush me" and mouthed, "It was Harold!" My face turned red as a beat!

"Harold" in the meantime, was quietly sneaking out the door, and didn't come back for a few hours.

I don't know if they were laughing at "Harold's" farts, or my big mouth and red face! But, oh, my! People were practically ROTFL!

[FamilyGal]

can i have the farting machine?

Go to Main Event and earn tickets for it. I'm sure that thing cost us a fortune in video games...lol

[msucowboy97]

my wife is going to love you for telling me this. LOL expect a phone call tomorrow. :)

[FamilyGal]

Well, at least go on Mondays when you can pay $10 for unlimited games to earn tickets/points.