My 8-year-old came home with bruises on her arms and when I asked the teacher about it, she said my daughter is 'disruptive' and sometimes needs to be 'physically redirected' to her seat.
More people experience this than they realize.
A parent discovers their child is experiencing physical control disguised as classroom management, forcing them to navigate institutional power while protecting their child's bodily autonomy.
“Where Are You with Children's rights?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.