to meinq8

I am not at all surprised that you are held to the laws of the country in which you travel. I only pointed out that the embassy is not there to help you.

It really doesn't matter if this is the first or one hundredth time a teacher has been detained. It only takes once to convince me this is not a safe place in which to set foot.
It's true that our unions can not be depended on 100%. That said, I am not afraid I will be detained in the US because I kept a student after school!
I love travelling. But I think I'm better off working here and spending my summers in other countries. And I'll skip Kuwait, thankyou.

Oh please!
You're observation of others has nothing to do with this situation.
Whatever the situation, it could not warrant her not being allowed to leave the country.
And it seems the asst principal is suffering in this situation, not the kids.

What would be the other side of the issue that would disallow her from leaving the country? And why do you say that she earned a salary that somehow was not justified ( or you imply that). It does not seem that the salary is so large that she should be expected to give up her right to leave the country. Did she not do her job? And how on earth did Guantanamo get injected into the misbehavior of a child in an educational setting? That is silly. I understand your disapproval of the President. I am appaled by his policies. But that has absolutely nothing to do with a child misbehaving in an educastional setting, at a school his parents have placed him in. You say the asst principal should have known. The parents should have known. I'm sure they were given information as to the disciplinary actions the school takes. If he didn't like it, he could have taken his child elsewhere, instead of throwing his weight around and scaring someone who has invested time and a career into teaching children in a culture that apparently disrespects those that lack the power to be regarded with respect. Shame on the parent. It is too bad we protected his county from invasion in the past.
Kathryn3

I appreciate your comments. And I realize that wonderful experiences do occur. I guess I am just afraid of the bad experiences that can, and do, happen.
I wish you the very best, and realize that cultural education is a tremendous part of teaching abroad.
Respectfully,
Kathryn3

Why on earth are you planning to move there after reading about this situation?? Is it not enough to be warned? Do you think you are immune to injustice? It makes me think of the lamb being lead to the slaughter.
Kathryn 3

I think you would be wise to heed the advice of the texian traveler.
Kathryn3

I hope things are resolved quickly in Kuwait. I have my doubts, though. Over the years I have read of many situations where our embassies feel their hands are tied because we have no power in another country. You go to their country and find out that you are subject to their laws, or their interpretations.
I review the web site frequently, and find it fascinating. I have wanted to teach overseas, but because of the unjust treatment of teachers in many of the countries, I have yet to do so.
Here in the US we have a union we can go to.
I'm very appreciative of ISR. Before them, the schools got away with everything without others knowing. Now we can be warned.
Kathryn 3

To Twice Stung
I did join and I'm very glad I did. This site is so very valuable.
Kathryn