<![CDATA[Defamation]]>Just sharing an opinion.


Do you parents realize if you were to criticize child care centres openly in forums or other public means and if allegations are made without concrete evidence and documentation, the child care can sue the party for defamation?

although parents may have truly experienced something bad at the centre but they are not able to prove it with first hand documentation, they can still be accused by centres for defamation?

any thoughts? :?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/16246/defamationRSS for NodeSun, 17 May 2026 02:40:23 GMTTue, 23 Nov 2010 12:37:09 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Defamation on Thu, 25 Nov 2010 10:27:36 GMT]]>

happydaddy:
worst is my neighbour kid need special needs and the parent simply refused to admit. From the look and behaviour, you can see this kid got problem.


And this kid go round the school strangling other kids for 'fun'. Now in P1, almost very week got fight with his friend. potential kid to be recruit by Secret society.
I think this is very understandable as it's really hard to accept someone who is special needs. Like if you see a stranger with special needs (birth defects etc) we most probably won't be able to accept that person as part of the society, imagine if that person is your child....
Many special needs children's parents live in denial for very long( they know there is smth wrong with their kid but refuse to admit it) until they can't take it.
And i think all special needs parents are really brave.Especially those who detect smth wrong and seek help and get it treated.

However the other kind is quite irritating. When the kid misbehaves and you feedback to them and they go like \"no la, the kid is still small don't understand... he's actually a very good boy\" And in the parent's eye their children are forever \"small\" therefore, when when when? will it be time that the kid grows up and learns?- Quoting from my own experience with a relative who is really protective of her son.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/302134https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/302134Thu, 25 Nov 2010 10:27:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Defamation on Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:36:35 GMT]]>

jkids:
mrswongtuition:


a few things to check with you:
1. did the sch give you the report automatically or you insist to have a report fr them?
2. did they admit it was their mistake? and did they apologize?
3. did the sch or boy pay for the medical report?
They called me on my mobile to inform me about what happened immediately. I told the principal that I was busy (was having lessons) and that my dad will pick my boy up from school. I simply asked her to get the teachers who were present to give me a written report which they did the following day.

The school admitted that they could have been more careful with the boy (but they had no idea he would bite my boy during play time). After that incident, they separated that boy from the class (he also bit other children). The teacher holds his hand the entire day to ensure that he will not run off on a biting spree. Apparently, he also bites the teachers & the nice auntie who cooks & cleans for them!

The P and teachers did apologise many times, to me and my family. We know it's not their fault. Who would expect a 18 month old boy to go on a biting rampage?

It's the kid's parents' fault. They allowed him to bite everyone, even at home. And when we told the parents about what happened, they simply smiled and walk away! They did not even apologise to us.

And the school can't do much except to tell the boy not to do it. No physical punishment allowed at school. (When my boy started to bite us, we stopped the behaviour immediately. That's why I don't understand how parents can allow their kids to continue biting everyone!)

The medical expenses was claimed under school insurance as it happened in school.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/302060https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/302060Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:36:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Defamation on Thu, 25 Nov 2010 07:31:49 GMT]]>mrswongtuition:


a few things to check with you:
1. did the sch give you the report automatically or you insist to have a report fr them?
2. did they admit it was their mistake? and did they apologize?
3. did the sch or boy pay for the medical report?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/301801https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/301801Thu, 25 Nov 2010 07:31:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Defamation on Wed, 24 Nov 2010 16:33:42 GMT]]>I totally agree. Some parents are soooo demanding and irritating - they GET ON MY NERVES (and i am just a side observer)!!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/300983https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/300983Wed, 24 Nov 2010 16:33:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Defamation on Wed, 24 Nov 2010 15:43:24 GMT]]>Hi,


I am totally agreed as no parents would like to admit that their children aren’t perfect. They will only find fault with other people children.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/300947https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/300947Wed, 24 Nov 2010 15:43:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Defamation on Wed, 24 Nov 2010 06:58:03 GMT]]>humans are humans. haha. not everyone can verbally admit that their kids aren't perfect.

happydaddy:
worst is my neighbour kid need special needs and the parent simply refused to admit. From the look and behaviour, you can see this kid got problem.

And this kid go round the school strangling other kids for 'fun'. Now in P1, almost very week got fight with his friend. potential kid to be recruit by Secret society.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/300650https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/300650Wed, 24 Nov 2010 06:58:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Defamation on Wed, 24 Nov 2010 06:56:19 GMT]]>thats great to know!

mrswongtuition:
You'll be surprised....

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/300647https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/300647Wed, 24 Nov 2010 06:56:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Defamation on Wed, 24 Nov 2010 06:06:26 GMT]]>worst is my neighbour kid need special needs and the parent simply refused to admit. From the look and behaviour, you can see this kid got problem.


And this kid go round the school strangling other kids for ‘fun’. Now in P1, almost very week got fight with his friend. potential kid to be recruit by Secret society.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/300593https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/300593Wed, 24 Nov 2010 06:06:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Defamation on Wed, 24 Nov 2010 04:38:39 GMT]]>

happydaddy:
they are running business.


most of the parents who complain are fussy parents plus their kids difficult to handle.

if they are not happy, just moved on to another centre.
None of them are willing to admit this!
hahahahaha!

Honestly, as a teacher & tutor, many parents live in denial when given feedback about their kids, especially if the feedback is not positive.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/300506https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/300506Wed, 24 Nov 2010 04:38:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Defamation on Wed, 24 Nov 2010 04:37:15 GMT]]>You'll be surprised....












Fees only $288.50 after subsidy for full day care...

It's PCS (http://www.pcs.org.sg)
I like the teachers (more caring). And I personally feel that they are very responsible (will keep me informed when my boy fell at the playground, bumped his head, etc). It's a non-profit organisation, so they are not out to earn your $$$, they are genuinely there to care for your kids.

To be fair, I know my boy is very playful and accidents do happen.
It's how they react and manage the situation that is critical. They will administer first aid, then call me or SMS me to inform me and ask if I would like to go down to bring him to see doctor or just leave him there first. First few times, we panicked and brough him home immediately. Subsequently, we realised that the staff know what they are doing, we only picked him up if it's serious (like when he was bitten by the boy until bleed).

mummyhappy:
thats great. thats responsible of the staff to do so. care to share the name of the school if possible?

is it a \"premium\" school? what is it like in terms of fees, say for the full day prog before subsidy?


mrswongtuition:

Yes!

That's why at my boy's previous CC, I expect the teacher or Principal to give me a written report on what happened (when my boy was bitten in school by another boy). We took photos of the wound and brought him to the doctor for a medical report too.

Also, we record down dates/time of conversations. If there's any 'verbal communications' regarding my boy (which I prefer not to have regarding important issues - email or written letter preferred), we normally use a voice recorder to record the conversation.

However, if the 'event' happened in class and the other children are older enough to 'verify', then their statements will be taken into account (with assessment from child psychologists).

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/300504https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/300504Wed, 24 Nov 2010 04:37:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Defamation on Wed, 24 Nov 2010 03:21:31 GMT]]>they are running business.


most of the parents who complain are fussy parents plus their kids difficult to handle.

if they are not happy, just moved on to another centre.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/300419https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/300419Wed, 24 Nov 2010 03:21:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Defamation on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:16:20 GMT]]>Oh did not realise that.

Guess evidences are impt…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/300146https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/300146Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:16:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Defamation on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:06:38 GMT]]>thats great. thats responsible of the staff to do so. care to share the name of the school if possible?


is it a \"premium\" school? what is it like in terms of fees, say for the full day prog before subsidy?


mrswongtuition:
Yes!

That's why at my boy's previous CC, I expect the teacher or Principal to give me a written report on what happened (when my boy was bitten in school by another boy). We took photos of the wound and brought him to the doctor for a medical report too.

Also, we record down dates/time of conversations. If there's any 'verbal communications' regarding my boy (which I prefer not to have regarding important issues - email or written letter preferred), we normally use a voice recorder to record the conversation.

However, if the 'event' happened in class and the other children are older enough to 'verify', then their statements will be taken into account (with assessment from child psychologists).

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/300094https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/300094Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:06:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Defamation on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 13:07:12 GMT]]>Yes!


That’s why at my boy’s previous CC, I expect the teacher or Principal to give me a written report on what happened (when my boy was bitten in school by another boy). We took photos of the wound and brought him to the doctor for a medical report too.

Also, we record down dates/time of conversations. If there’s any ‘verbal communications’ regarding my boy (which I prefer not to have regarding important issues - email or written letter preferred), we normally use a voice recorder to record the conversation.

However, if the ‘event’ happened in class and the other children are older enough to ‘verify’, then their statements will be taken into account (with assessment from child psychologists).

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/300052https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/300052Tue, 23 Nov 2010 13:07:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Defamation on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 12:44:58 GMT]]>

starlight1968sg:
If parents have truly experienced something bad, then isn't this considered as \"evidence\" ?

any Tom, Dick and Harry can say bad things about other centres. we never know the reason why.

Defamation: 1. false or unjustified injury of the good reputation of another, as by slander or libel; calumny

2. communication to third parties of false statements about a person that injure the reputation of or deter others from associating with that person

source:
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/defamation

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/300041https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/300041Tue, 23 Nov 2010 12:44:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Defamation on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 12:44:50 GMT]]>

starlight1968sg:
If parents have truly experienced something bad, then isn't this considered as \"evidence\" ?

unless the parents can prove it with evidences, else it is just one's words against another, and the other party can sue for defamation.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/300040https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/300040Tue, 23 Nov 2010 12:44:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Defamation on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 12:38:51 GMT]]>If parents have truly experienced something bad, then isn’t this considered as "evidence" ?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/300036https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/300036Tue, 23 Nov 2010 12:38:51 GMT