JCCS Academic Language Assessment Week 29 - School Conferences

No, parents should not face jail time for missing their child's school conferences. For example, on one occasion a parent might fully intend on going to their child's school conference but sometimes emergencies come up and and they may have to SEEK immediate help. Most parents would say that incidents like this don't happen that often but are possible. Does this mean they should face jail time? Also, if parents were to miss their child's school conference and were thrown in jail, their child would be left in the hands of someone who is not their caregiver and I think that parents are and important RESOURCE to the child's well being. In addition, some parents are very dedicated and loving of their children, and some would say that missing a school conference is a minor offense and that they do not deserve to be TRANSFERRED to a jail for something so little. In conclusion, unfortunately there are parents out there who neglect their children who may deserve to be punished but the ones who actually care should not have to suffer such extreme consequences.