Is it legal a teacher who is not actually doing training to force your child to participate in an activity that could seriously cause them damage?
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Is it legal a teacher who is not actually doing training to force your child to participate in an activity that could seriously cause them damage?
My son has to take weight lifting in school. The trainers are students who have taken the class before, not the teacher. In other words, there is no proper supervision. He’s been complaining about his knees and that the trainers are pushing everyone too hard. I sent a note once asking he be excused for the day and the teacher made him participate anyway. And what do I do? We sent another note today.
Asked on November 6, 2014 under Personal Injury, Michigan
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
If your son suffers any injury due to improper training or supervision, the teacher, the school, and the district could be liable. However, that is not the preferred outcome--you don't want your son to suffer injury but then have the possibility of compensation. You should probably get a doctor's note that your son is experiencing knee pain due to the training; if this teacher will not take that seriously, escalate to the principal and even district level if need be, letting them know that if they cause your son injury, you will sue. This may make them re-evaluate the class.
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