Minnesota_husker Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 http://gma.yahoo.com/blogs/abc-blogs/8-old-gets-catastrophe-award-most-homework-excuses-113936385--abc-news-topstories.html The mother of an 8-year-old Arizona girl who was presented with a "Catastrophe Award" for apparently having the most excuses for not having homework believes her child was humiliated by her teacher. Christina Valdez said her daughter, Cassandra Garcia, came home one day from class at Desert Springs Academy in Tucson, Ariz., with the paper award. The document, which looks like a colorful card, contained the following message: "You're Tops! Catastrophe Award. Awarded to Cassandra Garcia. For Most Excuses for Not Having Homework." The teacher signed the card "Ms. Plowman," added the date - May 18, 2012 - and even included a smiley face. The teacher announced the award in front of the entire class, and the other students laughed at her daughter, Valdez said in a Thursday interview with ABC TV affiliate KGUN-TV in Tucson. When she contacted the school to complain, the principal "blew me off," Valdez added. "She said it was a joke that was played and that the teachers joke around with the children." But Valdez told KGUN that she didn't find any of it funny. "I think it's cruel and no child should be given an award like this. It's disturbing," she said, adding that she was not aware her daughter had a problem with homework, and that the girl had been enrolled in an after-school homework assistance program. Desert Springs Academy's principal declined to comment to a KGUN reporter, the affiliate reported. Quote Link to comment
NUance Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Maybe the woman should be more concerned about getting her daughter to turn in her homework. Than about whether the award is in poor taste. 5 Quote Link to comment
ADS Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 An eight year old's parents should be a little more focused on their childs school work, I have a tough time blaming an eight year old for not getting their homework done. 1 Quote Link to comment
MLB 51 Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 My youngest son recieved an award for most improved attitude one year. I kinda thought that was a little distasteful. Quote Link to comment
knapplc Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 But Valdez told KGUN that she didn't find any of it funny. "I think it's cruel and no child should be given an award like this. It's disturbing," she said, adding that she was not aware her daughter had a problem with homework, and that the girl had been enrolled in an after-school homework assistance program. STOP CODDLING YOUR CHILD, WOMAN. And enough with the hyperbole. It is not "disturbing" that your child got this award. It's a joke. If your kid can't take getting laughed at, home-school her. Quote Link to comment
huKSer Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 "I think it's cruel and no child should be given an award like this. It's disturbing," she said, adding that she was not aware her daughter had a problem with homework, and that the girl had been enrolled in an after-school homework assistance program. HUH????? 1 Quote Link to comment
Minnesota_husker Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 I wanted to leave my opinion out in the orginal post.. BUT THIS IS A FRICKING JOKE... first off, dont you think this is more embarrassing for the kid... Only about 25 people know she is a lazy bum.. now everyone who watches the news and yahoo.com does. Seriously... You are a worthless parent, and i didnt see one quote about the daughter being upset... Quote Link to comment
carlfense Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Eh. Probably best to not have a teacher making fun of a kid in front of his peers. That said . . . if I were that parent I would be far more upset with my kid for not getting his/her work done on time. 1 Quote Link to comment
HuskerfaninOkieland Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 In other news, the mother of an 8 year old who recently received "The Catastrophe Award" was herself the recepient of the "Quit Your Pissing And Moaning And Start Paying Closer Attention To You Child's Schoolwork, You Idiot" Award. 2 Quote Link to comment
ShawnWatson Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Book learnin isn't for everyone. We should chip in and buy him a shovel for his ninth birthday. Quote Link to comment
Comish Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Hey, haven't you heard? Everyone is a victim in America today.......... Quote Link to comment
tschu Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Haha, blaming the teacher for the homework not being done. Outstanding. Quote Link to comment
irafreak Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 It was in poor taste. No teacher should do that. It's just begging for a parent's complaint. Parents are really whiny these days so I don't understand why the teacher would even go there. Have that joke with your colleagues or your spouse at home but the teacher is just as bone-headed as the mother for that one. Quote Link to comment
HUSKER 37 Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 The mother of an 8-year-old Arizona girl who was presented with a "Catastrophe Award" for apparently having the most excuses for not having homework believes her child.... Book learnin isn't for everyone. We should chip in and buy him a shovel for his ninth birthday. I now present the Huskerboard Readin' Comprehension award to ShawnWatson. Quote Link to comment
huKSer Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 The mother of an 8-year-old Arizona girl who was presented with a "Catastrophe Award" for apparently having the most excuses for not having homework believes her child.... Book learnin isn't for everyone. We should chip in and buy him a shovel for his ninth birthday. I now present the Huskerboard Readin' Comprehension award to ShawnWatson. You are being MEAN - I'm tellin' mom Quote Link to comment
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