Kids can draw some pretty weird stuff, and sometimes, we adults can read too much into it. That’s what happened to one dad whose six-year-old’s teacher called an “emergency meeting” to discuss a drawing the child had done in class. The dad was understandably confused, but it turned out that the drawing was simply a depiction of the family snorkeling on vacation. Phew! Crisis averted.
The incident sparked a heated debate among teachers about how to handle unusual or concerning drawings from children. Some felt that the teacher’s response was an overreaction, while others argued that it’s better to be safe than sorry. As one teacher put it, “These interventions have saved lives. Seriously.”
While some parents and teachers believe that the teacher’s reaction was an overreaction, others argue that it is better to be safe than sorry.
So, what’s the moral of the story? Maybe it’s that we should all take a deep breath and remember that kids are just kids, and sometimes, a drawing is just a drawing. But on the other hand, who knows? Maybe that weird scribble really is a cry for help. As one teacher pointed out, “You have to perform due diligence.” Either way, we can all agree that kids are hilarious and endlessly surprising.
