Earls,

The problem is not going to away if you do nothing. Here are a few thoughts. 1) Speak with another parent (that you know well) whose child is in that class. Always good to verify impressions that children have. 2) Without accusing teacher of stated behaviors, talk to the principal. You may learn more about the teacher. Indicate that there appears to be "communications" issues between your child and the teacher. 3) Speak directly to the teacher. Children never want the parent to address problems with the classroom teacher for reasons you stated. This was true with my two boys. Each time I spoke to teachers about their issues, things got better. The teacher needs to know that you are involved. 4) If you verify that the teacher is behaving as your daughter states, then you do need to address concerns with the principal. If these behaviors are true, it will not be the first time the principal has heard this complaint. More parental complaints about inappropriate behavior provides the principals with data for acting. 5) As a last resort, you may need to push for your child to get a new teacher. Lastly, the accusations about the teacher may be exaggerated. You need to find out.

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Ron

First find out if other parents had complaint about this particular teacher and what they had complaint about if they had go ahead and put another complaint (your complaint) in writing and safe a copy for you, make sure somone from the office signs it that they recieved it if they dont (follow with sending the same letter certified and safe your reciept ). If nothing still not done file a complaint with the Board Of Education in your state .By doing that you will make some noise to let them know that you are serious about your child getting the right treatment in school. Good Luck

It is illegal to threaten anyone- including children- Do you want to live or die? Choke? It is not ok for children to say that to each other or to teachers. If that language was used to a police officer, they would be arrested.
Be firm. Let you child know that you support him/her and the behavior by the teacher is unacceptable and illegal.
Report it to the teacher, principal, and authorities. Teach children that this is not ok. Yes, the teacher will not be pleased, but they will be educated.

I'm so sorry to hear of your child's situation at his school.  If his reports are correct, this is a form of verbal abuse (as well as bullying) by the teacher perhaps as a means of trying to control a classroom.  This is due to the teacher's learned behavior from childhood and lack of knowledge of behavioral management techniques which should have been mastered during her educational training.  Speak to the principal of the school, ask for the principal to spot check the classroom by dropping in unexpectedly on a regular basis, ask to have the child moved to a different class if possible, and if your concerns are not taken seriously or with respect, perhaps get a small tape recording device and carefully place it (sew it in somehow) in your child's pants pockets or pant leg and turn it on.  Listen to the recording.  There is your proof and let the principal listen to it.  A mother in Georgia did this w/ her autistic son whose behavior deteriorated after starting a new school year.  He was nonverbal.  She sewed the tape recorder into the inside back of his pull over sweatshirt.  When he came home that day she listened and was mortified.  With a lawyer in tow, and the media, the special education teacher was fired and many children were spared emotional (and physical) abuse.  That mom had a lot of courage.  Good luck and I hope your child has a teacher with the love and respect he serves.

thell the school district

I would volunteer and observe the teacher, and I would discuss this matter with them.  I would also speak with other parents to see if they are having similar problems.  If this can't be resolved, you can always request your child to be placed with another teacher.

As far as homework goes, I believe that homework is reinforcement for what was introduced in the classroom, it provides the student practice and gives you an opportunity to know what your child is studying and help with their studies.  So yes, I believe in homework.  Now, how much is too much?  I believe a child should read a minimum of 20 minutes most nights, most assignments do not take longer than 20 minutes to complete.  This gives an additional 20 minutes for you to cover material for a spelling test,etc.  1 hour a night is enough, holidays and weekend requirements should be different (we all need a break).

OMG!!  You gotta be kidding.  This is out of control.  
Take action.  We have someone with a serious problem and not worth trying to hel her or him here.   MOVE ON IT
Edie

Bullies are created not born.  If your child's teacher is a bully the current laws have safe guards for your help.  The principal needs to be informed that the school is in breach of many anti-bullying laws.  As well as they need to send their teachers to behavioral classes.  There is also a fantastic book about how to speak with preschoolers out that you might want to give to your teacher and their principal.  Put out by Cognitively Correct Publishing.

you should tell the princilpal