We live in the boonies and our kids attend local schools.
My kids have come home on more than one occasion with marks or bruises on their bodies from being struck by teachers and I've had a gutful of it.
Taking into consideration that corporal punishment is actually illegal here believe it or not. I am getting very much inclined to go through some kind of official channel to rectify what has been happening with my kids.
The last straw for me was my eldest arriving home this afternoon with a large welt above his buttocks and no shoes as the teacher struck him and confiscated them for not being "regulation."
In posting this I'm seeking advice from ex-pat teachers, or anyone for that matter, as to what would be the best way of going about bringing this to the attention of whomever can take action to prevent this from continuing. Don't suggest the principal as he's a complete dick and likes to indulge in the practice himself.
I'm seriously pissed about this and it was only my wife and her cool calmness that prevented me taking matters into my own hands at his cafe this afternoon, getting arrested and biffed outta the country.
My wife is going to the school on Monday to have her say but I'm barred from attending haha.
Thanks in advance for any input.