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Latest post on 04 November 2014 - 21:38

It is a tough situation, but you have to be tough. My husband probably comes from a similar culture and stands firm in his refusal to hand out money. He gets really anger that his retired dad in his 70's still sends his pension money home to his 40 yr old nephews who have never worked a day in their lives and live off him. My husband won't even give his parents cash so it doesn't get sent to these people, he feels very bad for not supporting his parents, but he is determined that none of his hard earned money goes to people he thinks are so disrespectful to his father. He is also determined to cut them off as soon as possible. He gets calls from teenage distant relatives he has met once asking him to but them iPhones and blackberries, he has distant relatives and family friends dropping hints about 'staying' with us long term in Dubai so they can find work here. Then there are jobs, everyone thinks it is their right for a job in his company, no one thinks to earn it, consequently no one gets a job and he has vowed never to give any close or distant relative. He won't even go to his home country to avoid all this rubbish. He gets a lot of guilt trips from one family member because she gets so much grief from her relatives that my husband doesn't support them all and get them jobs. It is astounding to me, and I am proud that my husband stands up to everyone. Consequently he is pretty much left alone now, however his close family get a lot of grief for his attitude. When you consistently say no, people give stop asking, when you say yes people take as much as they can get away with. I feel for you, but don't feel bad, it is not your fault that you worked hard and got where you are, they had the same opportunities as you but didn't use them, don't compromise your future for people who can't make the effort for their future.

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Latest post on 12 September 2014 - 17:09

In my honest opinion, I very much doubt the school will entertain your request. I know it is hard watching your little ones start FS1 and we all get nervous and anxious letting our babies go to big school, but I don't think changing classes is the answer. You should be looking to resolve this with the teacher, ask her for a meeting and tell her you are confused and upset that she has been telling you everything is fine, then sends you a note saying differently. It could be that as the first few weeks in FS1 are quite chaotic for parents, kids and teachers and maybe she wrote in the wrong book, or confused you with another parent. When kids start FS1, EVERY parents wants to ask the teacher how the day went for the first few weeks and it is possible she confused you with someone else. Another thing to consider is that your reaction to change classes is a very strong one, if you go in saying the teacher is not suitable for your child and demand they change his class, you are going to get yourself a reputation as a troublesome parent at the school. Trust me, you don't want to be that parent! And as it is likely that your son won't be moved classes, you will have that teacher for the next year and she will know that you went above her and tried to have your child removed from the class rather than speak to her about your issue, and she won't like you. It is very unlikely that you will be 100% happy with every teacher all of your children have in their school lives, are you going to keep moving them classes? What lesson does this teach your kids? Also, what is so rude about a teacher telling a parent that their child won't listen, are you perhaps being sensitive about what was said about your child? Although it would have be more appropriate to tell you in person. Making the decision that she is not the right teacher or your child based on one diary comment is a bit extreme, talk it through with the teacher and work with her to get your little one sitting nicely and listening because if he doesn't do it in his current class, he won't do it in his new class either and you can't keep moving him.

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Latest post on 12 September 2014 - 16:26

You would have to have a very good reason for the school to consider it. Have you tried talking to the teacher ad explaining why you aren't happy? The school will probably look to resolve the situation before moving your child. It is very early days, it takes more than a few weeks for a teacher to get to fully know your child and what works for them. Can you elaborate a bit more on how the teacher doesn't know how to handle your child?

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Latest post on 17 April 2014 - 17:36

Saeedariaz, in don't think there is much you can do apart from wait for a place to become available. DESS did tell everyone that they were assessing more children than they had places for. They have to give priority to siblings, staff kids and Emirates staff, if your child is not in any of those categories (which a lot of kids accepted will have been), then your daughter was probably put on a list based on date of application. I am guessing she was wait listed because there were other kids offered places who had applied before you. I understand how frustrating it must be for you, we all want our kids to get into our first choice school. I don't think DESS have cheated you, they took applications for FS1, gave every child the opportunity to be considered and then offered places based on priorities followed by date of application. They were honest about how many kids they were assessing. Keep regular touch with the registrar ( without harassing her ), and eventually a place will become available. You are not the only person whose child passed and is wait listed, unfortunately, they can't create spaces that they don't have. Did you apply to other schools? Might be a good idea to :)

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