They say you change the world one conversation at a time, but I’m not entirely convinced this is the only way unless that conversation takes place by using email.
Although not desirable, anyone is free to go back on their word or say they never said it in the first place.
Is this good enough communication when one is dealing with children and young people, our future?
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Imagine how upsetting it would be for children and young people, imagine the pressure, strain and stress it would put on relationships for everyone concerned if a young person is receiving conflicting information and guidance
from parent and school.
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Anyhow, I ask why wouldn't parents and teachers/schools use emails?
Is the answer because it would leave a paper trail?
Sadly, there are schools that refuse to use email and demand the use of pigeon post.
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We all know that one must remember every word of a conversation that has taken place by phone or in person between parent and educator if one is to convey the correct message to a young person.
One must also remember that often these conversations are totally excluding the young person in question?
Emails would include them.
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Young people could read emails between parent and teacher/school.
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Why emails are the best option?
The following may seem obvious to some, while to others the use of email is not regarded, accepted or believed to be a guaranteed way of doing business while educating a nation.
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& emails clearly are.
WHY?
1. Because emails have a date, time, sender and receiver attached.
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2. Because emails offer parents, children, young people and teachers/schools a platform to equal rights and opportunities.
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3. Because emails do not - need to make an appointment.
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4. Because emails is the story written on paper.
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5. Obvious reason is because emails allow the sender to write and the receiver to read, at work, at home, on the move or in a different country.
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6. Because emails have the best memory.
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7. Because emails have patience.
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8. Because emails are proof to children and young people that one is doing their best as a parent and as an educator by keeping the lines of communication open and ongoing.
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9. Last but not least, because emails stand to be corrected.​​
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Word of mouth is no longer a guarantee for millions of children, young people and their families to satisfactory
outcomes as there is no onus on a person working in schools, in the Education System or parents to deliver on their promises to act accordingly with information in relation to children and young people that has come to light, an issue such as bullying.
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Good communication between parents and schools is the key.
Good communication involves no confusion, or going back on one's word or choosing to completely ignore the issues that have been put on the table.
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We know all conversations requires time, trust, 100% memory, whereas emails require less.
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Emails can reach as many people as one would like to reach if a school is refusing to deal with issues of bullying.
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If a school cannot or will not help students and parents dealing with issues of bullying, emails between parent and school should be made available to a third party who can and who will help.
This would allow children and young people to return to their lessons in peace in the least amount of time.
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Parents know the following to be true.
“You cannot make people learn. You can only provide the right conditions for learning to happen.” ~ Vince Gowmon
Parents are searching for these environments in schools that would allow our young people a place to excel, be happy, safe and allowed to learn.
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