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Is there a law against teachers touching students? (Israel)



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amother
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Post Yesterday at 10:58 pm
DD11 said that her teacher likes touching her (hair, arm, shoulder, back)
I don't like it but the school is saying that it's not illegal. Is there definitely no law about this?
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amother
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Post Yesterday at 11:00 pm
Legal or illegal is irrelevant if she doesn't like it! You need to advocate for her and make it clear that the teacher is not allowed to touch her if it makes her uncomfortable.
You should be proud of her!
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amother
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Post Yesterday at 11:36 pm
Her teacher should absolutely not be touching her, or any kid at any age. But like why is she touching an 11 year old in any case? At that point they can do their hair themselves, put on sweaters etc.
If your daughter is expressing discomfort then the teacher should absolutely be listening and if not please take her out of that class, you don’t want your daughter not to listen to her body and her feelings.
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DrMom




 
 
    
 

Post Yesterday at 11:49 pm
I think it would be weird to have a rule against touching in non-zxual areas (I know there is no rule like that in the workplace), but if your daughter is uncomfortable, she should speak up. "I'm not comfortable being touched."
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Goldie613




 
 
    
 

Post Today at 12:38 am
amother Lightcoral wrote:
Legal or illegal is irrelevant if she doesn't like It! You need to advocate for her and make it clear that the teacher is not allowed to touch her if it makes her uncomfortable.
You should be proud of her!


Maybe I misunderstood - from the sound of OP's post, I though she (the mom) didn't like it. I didn't spot anything about the daughter minding. 100% if the kid minds it should be stopped, but if mom is unhappy about it and kid isn't, I am less sure (really depends on exactly what's going on)
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essie14




 
 
    
 

Post Today at 1:09 am
https://magen-israel.org/en/get-in-touch/
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amother
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Post Today at 1:41 am
amother OP wrote:
DD11 said that her teacher likes touching her (hair, arm, shoulder, back)
I don't like it but the school is saying that it's not illegal. Is there definitely no law about this?



Since your dd is uncomfortable, then it becomes harassment. Inform the teacher gently and politely that your dd asks that she not touch her. Then add that you, as her parent and legal guardian have the obligation to see to it that the teacher respects your dd's polite request not to touch her or you will have to reach out to someone who will enforce it. Your dd has rights to make such a reasonable request and the teacher has to respect it.
Other than this problem, are there any others? Does your dd behave well and cooperate in school, or is a troublemaker who has to be restrained?
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amother
Jean


 

Post Today at 1:44 am
Op please clarify whether dd is uncomfortable with it. For some reason most posters are assuming so even though you did not say.
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amother
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Post Today at 2:39 am
DD said she doesn't mind and I think she may like the attention that she's getting. But it makes me very uncomfortable.
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Success10




 
 
    
 

Post Today at 3:11 am
amother OP wrote:
DD said she doesn't mind and I think she may like the attention that she's getting. But it makes me very uncomfortable.


Is the teacher like this with all the kids or only your dd?
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amother
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Post Today at 3:33 am
Success10 wrote:
Is the teacher like this with all the kids or only your dd?


from what I understand, it is mostly with my daughter
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