When using a digital camera in a classroom and/or in a school one must be aware that a parents consent is mandatory in order to take their childs picture. For example, in our school we have a monthly news letter that goes out to all of the parents as well to the church that is affiliated iwht our school. Because this newsletter is distributed to a small part of our community, the school must have the parents permsission to take their childs picture.
Even if their is no newsletter distributed throughout the community, I have to wonder of we still need permission to take their picture, because I know that I take my photos to wal-mart to be printed, but someone could very easily look over my shoulder and see photos of my students. There may be some parents out there who do not want this for many reasons.
In order to cover our bases, shouldn't all schools have a consent form for picture taking?
I have heard and read so many blogs over the last little while, that I have decided to jump on the blogging train and write my own. I believe that this could be a very therepeutic way for me to express my thoughts, vent and voice my opinion.
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