Examples of Social Abuse Towards Parents

Deliberately excluding parents from school events, meetings, or activities, making them feel isolated and marginalised within the school community.

Restricting parents' access to important information about their child's education, progress, or support services, preventing them from being fully informed and involved in their child's schooling.

Allowing or perpetuating the exclusion or ostracism of parents of children with disabilities by other parents or members of the school community, fostering a sense of isolation and alienation.

Ignoring or consistently disregarding attempts by parents to communicate or engage with school staff, leaving them feeling ignored and disrespected.

Communicating selectively with parents of children with disabilities, withholding information or updates that are readily shared with other parents, creating a sense of inequality and unfair treatment.

Using derogatory language or labelling parents of children with disabilities in a derogatory manner, reinforcing negative stereotypes and prejudices within the school community.

Excluding parents from decision-making processes or consultations related to their child's education, disregarding their input and expertise as valuable members of the educational team.

Forming cliques or exclusive groups among parents or staff members, excluding parents of children with disabilities from participating or feeling welcome within these social circles.

Disregarding or undermining parental authority or decisions regarding their child's education or well-being, eroding parents' confidence and sense of control.

Publicly humiliating or shaming parents of children with disabilities in front of other parents, students, or school staff, causing embarrassment and distress.