Chris Copeland
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? S.C.
My son came home from school recently rather disturbed about something which occurred in school. He stated that his teacher had lectured the entire class that day on the need to pray and ask god for forgiveness if you were a person who had stolen something. Apparently, I've found out recently there is a thief among the students in his class who has been removing articles/money from other students backpacks. My son is 8 and has thus far been raised an atheist, as are his mother and I. He has since told me that there have been several such instances like this during which his teacher promotes a Christian god to the students of his class. He does not go into any greater detail, as the whole subject makes him uncomfortable.
He sits everyday in lunch and observes many of his peers saying "Grace" at the table before eating, additionally every morning following the Pledge of Allegiance, the class has a moment of silence. These incidents do not trouble me as much, and I realize the moment of silence is more for respect and other uses.
I am very upset about the teacher's addresses to her students however, and have requested twice to have a conference but still get no reply.
I am wondering if the school may be sued for this violation, and if so if a lawyer may represent me. I am not looking to pay out-of-pocket, but the lawyer would of course be welcome to their fair share of any winnings or settlement.
My son came home from school recently rather disturbed about something which occurred in school. He stated that his teacher had lectured the entire class that day on the need to pray and ask god for forgiveness if you were a person who had stolen something. Apparently, I've found out recently there is a thief among the students in his class who has been removing articles/money from other students backpacks. My son is 8 and has thus far been raised an atheist, as are his mother and I. He has since told me that there have been several such instances like this during which his teacher promotes a Christian god to the students of his class. He does not go into any greater detail, as the whole subject makes him uncomfortable.
He sits everyday in lunch and observes many of his peers saying "Grace" at the table before eating, additionally every morning following the Pledge of Allegiance, the class has a moment of silence. These incidents do not trouble me as much, and I realize the moment of silence is more for respect and other uses.
I am very upset about the teacher's addresses to her students however, and have requested twice to have a conference but still get no reply.
I am wondering if the school may be sued for this violation, and if so if a lawyer may represent me. I am not looking to pay out-of-pocket, but the lawyer would of course be welcome to their fair share of any winnings or settlement.