Why tug-of-love parents spell big trouble for schools [Independent.ie]
- Published: 30 November 2011
Divorce and separation can be a minefield for schools as parents battle it out over their child's education.
Most couples who have split up organise their children's schooling in a civilised manner by agreement, but increasingly principals are finding themselves at the centre of acrimonious disputes.
Parents may disagree on whether to enrol a child, their child's subject choices, and even on the surname that is used by the pupil in the classroom.
One primary principal said: "Some issues can be extremely difficult to deal with. I had a case where a child was picked up by the father from the school bus when he did not have custody. I ended up calling the gardai, and they had to sort it out.''
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