My daughters school is giving her access to youtube and I am not okay with this: Advice?

Welcome to public school… can’t cater to everyone. If it makes you that uncomfortable homeschool your child because honestly much “worse” than peppa pig is ahead…

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What are the objections to Peppa Pig & the toy review show?

Where do you live? Can you get someone to inspect this place? Sounds like the teacher/s don’t have very good credentials. Is there another class with another teacher she could move to?

Can you teach her at home & do play dates for socialization?

Get her on a waiting list at the other places for next time, and if you work, maybe try a day care home or a nanny could come to you in the meantime.

Also talk to her at her level of understanding why you don’t like her watching those shows, and teach her to speak up for herself.

Why…why are you worried about peppa effing pig when kids are getting bruised???

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I understand about ryans toy review. My preschooler all of a sudden expected to get new toys everyday and started pottying his pants when watching it. He started acting out when we went to the store when he didnt get a toy or “surprise egg” and preschool is supposed to be educational and teach them how to interact properly in a class and amongst peers before kindergarten. Most kids are put in pre-K for developmental delays meaning they need help! Slapping them in front of a screen teaches them nothing! Also with them putting their hands on kids id be furious. I would talk to them and warn them that they need to get it together and if they sont within a certain amount of time id go above them. If nothing changes I would pull my child out and try to do more social stuff at home (parks, go into play areas at like mc donalds and what not) just so your little one isnt missong out on social interaction. But no way wpuld I leave my child in an environment where they dont care and your child will expect to just be doing whatever when they get to kindergarten. Especially if theyre telling your child not to listen to you andd ypur being silly. That crosses so many boundaries. I would be furious!

We have this also but it’s not the normal peppa pig kids are watching are you talking about the one that has peppa swearing on YouTube? All so no child can use the internet at school with out signature from parent or guardian.

I would absolutely NOT take my child to a place where teachers are rough and leave bruises on kids. I would seriously contemplate pulling my child out for the teacher having such blatant disregard for my rules as a parent.

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Pull her out of that school. Preschool isn’t needed anyways

There are many reasons a mother wouldn’t want her kid watching peppa pig.

The way they clearly fat shame daddy pig and also the obnoxious peppa pig who acts out constantly herself.

Is that worse than the reports of a kid getting bruised ? No. But it is another thing on her long list.

Now I wonder if where you are has any regulations and if you can report them to open an investigation? I know at elementary school you have to sign a permission slip for them to use the computers so I feel like they’re violating some kind of rule here.

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Why is she watching YouTube in school and not learning? My kid can watch YouTube at home, I send them to school to socialize and learn. You have every right to be upset. I would be furious. I’m also wondering why they did not give you some release form to sign. My daughter’s school had me sign some papers stating what media I want my daughter accessing while at school, I opted for zero media.

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Dont limit your child just because you’re selfish. Let them have their own experiences and like what they like. They are a kid not your property to control. If theres true safety or other problems only then do you need to act.

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put your foot down and deal with this school if you dont protect your kids who will

Where does your child go to school? My school doesn’t have WiFi access for our iPads. All the games on our iPads are educational.

Not teaching much are they? Report to superintendent / principal and pull your daughter out or change the teacher. Wait for kindergarten this teacher isn’t teaching she is just keeping them busy.

you have 2 choices, first one - is to go talk to them about this !! Second one - is to remove her. Every simple & easy.

My kids new teacher is a complete idiot with this shit also. My son came home one day before break saying “mama Santa got arrested for stealing a car” I was like wtf?! Asked what he was talking about and he said it was a movie teacher let them watch. My kids are in kindergarten!!! I told her my kids aren’t allowed outside when it’s cold and she got pissy about it, my son has asthma as do I and the cold air is bad for us. Because of his asthma I told her he was to sit out for gym for a few days. What the bitch do? Made both my kids sit out ugh

I would pull her out until kindergarten. Preschool is a great advantage if they can be in it, but not necessary. If they’re doing things you’re not okay with try talking to them, but if it doesn’t change then I’d take her out.

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We have very strict rules for our youngest son also and our school does the same thing and allows them internet access. At home they are not allowed on YouTube and he is not allowed to play any violent games and watch anything violent on tv and I have no idea what he is doing on the internet at school. I don’t have these rules for no reason, my son is affected by these things differently than most other kids and I don’t like it at all that he may have access to them at school. I feel that school should be for learning and not for playing on the internet.

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It’s a matter of program policy. If you have a handbook, check their policies and stance on screen time. Screen free programs are more beneficial to children in pre-k.

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I’d say talk to them, but you make it clear that there is an ongoing clash with them. I feel that in these circumstances, it’s probably a better idea to keep her home until kindergarten.

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If you don’t like the school take them out. Sounds like you would prefer a nanny that can stick to your own rules till primary school perhaps?

I would find another quality preschool!

I think she would honestly be fine just waiting until kindergarten. That school is way out of line.

Where are u based hun x

Pull her put. If one of them is rough with the kids that’s a no brainer.

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YOU ARE THE PARENT!! YOU set the Rules for your child. Stand up and stop letting others do as they please with YOUR child. I had strict rules when it came to my son. I had my reasons. His teacher was told the restriction. Yes they were followed. Remember you are the parent and noone else

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The teacher left bruises on one of the kids and you didn’t talk to the school or pull your kid out but your kid is being exposed to peppa pig and you’re upset. Sounds like your parental priorities are pretty messed up…

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Pull her out. You can buy a pre k kit from Abeka and teach her some at home. Or just order flash cards of ABC’S and numbers. And writing papper off Amazon

Am I missing something about Peppa pig? Give me the scoop!

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I would pull her. If you leave her and complain to administration the teacher could take it out on her. She is young I wouldn’t want pre school to taint her for her school experience.

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Kids go to school to learn. Not watch TV. Sounds like a lazy teacher to me.

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Why leave her in that school then?

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Tell your child not to watch those shows when they are in control of the iPad/device. This is a prime teaching moment where you can teach your child that just because one person says you can do it, doesn’t mean it’s good for you. I guess it depends on the maturity of the child though

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Say something! You are your child’s only advocate. If you feel this strongly about it then you have to make some tough decisions about whether this environment is one that you want your children in. It should be simple enough to move preschools.

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Seems like a no brainers. You are your childs advocate.

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Forget about the fact they watch kids shows on YouTube or listen to old town road those aren’t a big deal HOWEVER if a teacher is leaving bruises on children take your daughter out of their and report

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Pull her out . Because if you put your foot down they might treat her different . totally against that stuff

Your kid is going to be exposed to tv, and those shows at some point. Let that part go.
I’m not understanding why you just let the teacher leaving bruises go and you didn’t pull your child out right then.
YouTube isn’t that big of deal, but abuse is😒

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The school is leaving bruises on children, but you’re worried about internet use?

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It’s your kid!! You are the parent they should respect that simple as!

Pull YOUR child out prek is not mandatory

Is this a state licensed center? If teachers are leaving bruises I’d be calling DHS.

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Why are they watching YouTube. They should be learning.

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You’re sheltering your kids too much… they will eventually be exposed to it whether you want them to or not, it’s out of your control. And you’re making a huge fuss over a video yet you’re letting bruises slide? I think you need to get your problems straightened out because i would’ve pulled my kid as soon as something like that happened

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Pull her out. I would. She’s too impressionable and they’re completely undermining you as a parent. Which means she’s probably going to act out even more… good luck

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What is wrong with pepper pig please tell

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Pull her. The school is there for you and her. If it’s not serving your needs, take her out. Ultimately you’re her parent. I actually ended up homeschooling mine.:woman_shrugging:

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There is an educational YouTube, I suggest you ask what they are using, why, and the amount of time spent on it.

Did you specifically tell the providers that you DO NOT allow your child to watch these? If it is bothersome find another provider who has the same values you have at home. As an educator, let me preface with saying that your child is going to be exposed to a lot more than this when they start kindergarten. No matter where you send your child to school outside of the home, even the best families may not share the same values as you about these things.

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I’d take her out. I’d have taken her out as soon as I heard there was a teacher that got rough with kids. Your mum. U decide what does and does not happen and that’s the end of it. Never allow yourself to feel intimidated or rude if u speak up.

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You are the parent and if there are shows you dont want your children to watch than that’s that. Speak with the teachers superior and if that doesnt work go higher. It would be 1 thing if the teacher allowed it than corrected it after it was brought to her attention. It’s another thing to tell your child that its ridiculous. This is teaching your child that they dont have to listen to you. It starts with the small stuff and than will evolve. You are the parent, not them.

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If you dont want your child to know anything about the outside world then lock her in her room and throw away the key…That damn peppa pig must be wild​:rofl::rofl:

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Getting physical with any child, not okay. You’re kids watching Peppa Pig, Ryan’s Toy review and listening to Old Town Road, you need to lighten up.

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Oh hell no I would pull my pull my kid out a.s.a.p. ur kid can YouTube at home and watch what u want. Might as well do that. What’s the point

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So, if you’re that concerned (I.e. bruises) I would report the preschool. I’ve learned that some things you just have to let go. Ex: my son is not allowed to watch spongebob ever. His after school program lets all the kids watch it. There are some things that are outside of my control. What I can control is how my child responds to these things. You say your kids act out more when they watch these shows, so sit down and talk to them about why this isn’t appropriate. You can’t control everything.

Can I ask why you don’t allow them to watch these shows specifically? My kids don’t ask yet but I’m sure they will!

I would 100% pull her out

It’s pepper pig :joy: what kind of mum wouldn’t let their kid watch such a harmless kids tv show

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What is wrong with Peppa Pig??? Jesus

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I wont be letting my daughter watch pepper pig its a solid no in my home. Pepper is a spoilt brat and it teaches kids (in my opinion) that its acceptable behaviour.

Why are teachers giving kids access to youtube at all :thinking:
Sorry it sounds dodgy to me and i would have taken my daughter out after hearing about a teacher leaving bruises anyway

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My honest advice is to loosen up as a parent

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I’m sorry but I’m not paying a preschool to show my kid YouTube. That is them being lazy. I would pull my kid personally. I don’t care if it’s an educational or otherwise video. If the teacher can’t teach & relies on YouTube to do so then my kid doesn’t need to go there as they are not qualified.

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Who cares about peppa pig? It’s children’s show that teaches valuable lessons. I’d be more worried about the abusive teacher. Homeschool her if it’s a huge ordeal. Besides, it’s not that much longer until schools out anyways. Pre k isn’t mandatory but safety is

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You should buy lots of bubble wrap and earplugs and sleep masks and lock your kid in your house and only allow people to speak to your kids off a list of preapproved topics. Definitely don’t put your child in a daycare. So far you have only had problems with the service provider. If you keep letting your kid into settings with other children, it’s only a matter of time before those kids flaws show up in your child! Soon they will form their own personalities, thoughts and opinions and they won’t be like new shiny toys anymore. They will be all ruined from exposure to the real world and you’ll have to start all over from scratch making a new kid. You think one day they would have them pop out of you with a factory reset button so you could reprogram them to your preferred settings whenever someone gives them the Peppa Pig virus. Have you tried taking your childs batteries out before before drop off? Have you tried turning their switch to off and then on again? If all else fails, quit your job so you can control everything until said child is big enough to physically combat their way to freedom.

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Ok I must be a bad mum my 20 month old loves peppa pig and i haven’t noticed that it turns her in to a brat or makes her act out hell my 20 month old watches wwe with me and doesn’t hit or kick me. I would however remove my child from a school if any member of staff was abusive or bullying a child

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If u don’t like it then I would just write a note or speak to them in person. Let them know your concerns and they should respect that

I’m a little worried about why a pre school is usi g/relying on youtube. Are the kids not supposed to play and learn through play? Look I have nothing against youtube and I have also googled and searched youtube for clips that my daughter can watch. But I keep it very restricted and she is not allowed to touch my phone or tablet

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Time to stand up to schools.

If it was just the show thing, I’d let it slide BUT the bruise on the kid and calling your daughter “creepy” hell no… i would pull my kid from them. It sounds more toxic than it’s worth.

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Time for a new school!!

Nope! You’re paying them to look after your kid not sit her in front of you tube. Also the thing about getting rough with the kids?! What the fuck. Pull her out!

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I would write the the director of the school and voice your concerns for one. Two I dont think it’s ok to allow access to youtube the kids shouldn’t be on computers at all. Third, you are the parent and you make the rules so if you dont want your kids to watch something ( I think peppa pig is the devil so I get it) then teachers should respect that.

Anyone telling you to suck it up and loosen up as a parent can suck it. They aren’t home with your kids and see the behaviors. You are the parent and you make the rules. If the school doesn’t and wont respect that then I would pull her out

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If the school will not listen you could always try home education instead, no matter how much someone think your rules are stupid they should still respect them and apply it to your child as you would do

Step up and say something. Why are they letting kids watch Youtube?
Why are they letting them on the internet at all? They should be learning their letters, drawing, games and classroom manners. NOT watching videos on the internet.
Not to mention if I heard anyone was getting rough with kids I wouldn’t stand by.
You can find another quality preschool that doesn’t prop kids in front of a screen :roll_eyes::roll_eyes::roll_eyes:

Whether others agree with your choices or not, they are missing the point of this post. Being a parent means you make the decisions you feel are best for your child, everyone else mind your own.

I dont believe a preschool should be using YouTube. I would pull my child if possible as that seems like a shotty environment anyway :woman_shrugging:

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There are so many issues w this place, besides the preschool undermining your choices as a parent of what u allow your child to do or not. Besides that, this place is not aligning w your values and expectations of raising a child and I personally would pull my child out in an instant. 2 years old is too young for unsupervised and untimed internet access.

I’d be more worried about the teachers leaving bruises over letting the kids watch YouTube.

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Glad to hear its not only my kids that has a change in behavior after watching YouTube for some time. I have banned it in my home too.

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Peppa pig isn’t gonna kill anyone. Let the kids be kids cause one day they’re grow up and some kids tv shows are educational think you need to loosen the reins a bit

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Helicopter parents are ruining the generation.

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It’s freaking public school. They’re not going to sensor the crap out of everything the way you do at home. If it is rated G and for kids they don’t need your permission. You that much of a prude, pull em out and consider homeschool.

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I’m seeing some mom shaming here about the whole YouTube thing and ya know maybe your kids can watch stuff but when my sisters were little we had to be SUPER careful about what they watched or their whole personality would change

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We don’t allow youtube in our home and my child is 7 :woman_shrugging:t3: I hate that stupid Ryan show. I would call the school. Also, we always have to sign a waiver allowing our child to have internet access at school.

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The fact your questioning taking your child out because of the screen time and not because of the teacher being rude and leaving bruises scares me, if a teacher does this to one student she will again to another.

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All these moms judging her because of the YouTube thing. It’s not your kid!!! She’s not being a helicopter mom. It’s HER kid. It’s kindergarten for crap sake. They SHOULD be sensoring stuff. I mean they don’t allow peanuts, but songs like that are totally cool for preschool?? They shouldn’t be on computers or YouTube! Sure, watch educational stuff at home, but kids learn through play and doing things hands on. Stop judging.

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Just want to be a grammar nazi censor is the word you want.

Wtf why are you concerned about YouTube but not bruising?? Why isn’t that one your priority concern?!

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Lots of screen parents here so for this question I would post it in “limited screen time families” or a similar crunchy group.
Good luck :blush:

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I’d be pissed! Kids should NOT be watching YouTube what is wrong with some of you?! Kids should be OUTSIDE playing not watching some kid play with toys wow.

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Stick to your guns girl!! YOU are the parent, YOU decide what your children watch. Don’t let this world mold your kids!!

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Go to the school principal and to the next school board meeting! This is your child!

Pull them…you are the parent…dont listen to the dumb ass parents on here…you need to control this.

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Preschools shouldn’t be using YouTube. Point blank. Period. That’s some lazy shit.

But the bruising…you’re an idiot if you’re willing to risk your child’s safety for any damn thing. If a person will hurt one kid, they’ll hurt another. Pull ur kid out before they’re traumatized

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Peppa pig is a Nickelodeon show. And Ryan also is on TV now… It could be that it’s not YouTube or even the internet. But is this even the issue that matters?

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Preschool is useless. If you can, pull her out and take her to the local library for the same or similar amount of time per week you would have her in school. This way, you can better control the information she has access to while she socializes in an enriching environment.

Er I am still stuck on Pegga pig … I must be a terrible parent.

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Unless you homeschool your kids will be exposed to many things that you do not have in your home. If you cannot handle these small “infractions” then better plan for what is coming in grade school, middle school and high school. These are times to teach your kids that many things go on the world different that what happens inside your walls. Doesn’t make others right or wrong, just different choices. Yes, even at 3 and 4 you can do this.

Having everyone cater to how you want your kids educated or exposed to is beneficial to no one. Not even your kids. It is truly entitlement at its finest. Why do you think your kid should have an individual plan?

Give your children teaching moments. Do not teach them to avoid things that are different.

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There is a member of staff who leaves bruises on children and you have not reported the school to the authorities, neither have you removed your child, for safeguarding reasons. Yet, you choose to be concerned about the type of tv/Internet sites that child views because her behaviour may become difficult for you to handle as a result?? Where exactly do your priorities lie? With protecting children or your ‘ease’ of parental control?

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Your first concern is peppa pig? Seriously?!?! Deal with the major issue here the teacher whose being ‘rough’! All my children watched peppa pig and deffo haven’t heard of a kids tv show making kids act out, more like your kid is acting out because your sheltering her too much, kids don’t act out from a programme but from learned behaviour, my guess is she’s either watching other kids and reflecting that behaviour! good luck for the teenage years looks like your in for a fair bit of rebellion if peppa pig is an issue :flushed::roll_eyes:

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You’re mom. I am a mom and would pull my kids out. Kids pick up so much bad stuff from school. These teachers should be supporting you, not going against your rules for your kids.

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Sydney Michelle i don’t know if the post is a mess or the comments .