Student's hygiene?

Specialties School

Published

I know that there is a thread somewhere but I need help. I have a student who is in 2nd grade and his hygiene is very poor. On a normal day is very unkempt, has a slight smell of BO, and never has underwear and socks on. Last year it was an issue too. He has a sister who is a year older and doesn't have a problem with hygiene. Teacher wanted to talk to me about the issue because the student is basically being excluded by other students due to the odor. How do I go about this? What is a good plan of action? I know I have to talk to the parents but should I also include the social worker too?

I share an office with him and he's awesome!

I feel like I am missing out in life !!!!!!

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Telemetry.
I feel like I am missing out in life !!!!!!

I don't want to get all political, but I can't help but think how beneficial it would be to funnel a whole lot of money into the education system rather than some other areas and make sure every school has a licensed nurse on the premises, as well as a MSW, other counselors as appropriate, and access to a child psychologist and child psychiatrist for those concerns that seem to pop up in school age children.

A pipe dream, I know. And while I mean no offense to private schools, I think a lot of politicians can be blind to the plight of public schools when their children are typically ensconced in a ritzy private school.

Oh, and the fact that a lot of people on some school boards seem way more concerned with creationism being taught, and "white washing" our history to worry about the physical, psychological, and emotional health of their students.

I know I'm neither a school nurse or parent but I can't help these controversial concerns. Keep fighting for the kiddos, my friends.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Emergency Nursing, Pediatrics.
Boys. Going "commando" is sooo much fun! :rolleyes:

Until he zips his little friend!

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Until he zips his little friend!

I wanted to like this but I suddenly remembered how not fun that can be. So no like but, yeah...

Dany

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Until he zips his little friend!

Put an ice pack on it then.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

I have a weird view on this from my own family:

I have a cousin who is STILL (40+ years later), second to his sister. He's a year younger than her, but he didn't get any college help, always wore secondhand clothes, never got to participate in any extracurricular activities, no help with a car, etc. He was honestly lucky to get more than clothes as gifts & they were NEVER new. It was the only reason his mother went to thrift shops or yard sales with my mom (my mom couldn't afford anything better for us). My mom taught him how to do his laundry at 7 because his mom refused to wash his clothes anymore! I do know my dad had "the talk" with him about growing up....he's in between my 2 brothers that are 13 months apart.

His sister got the BEST of everything--designer clothes, PAID college education (8 YEARS) by mommy & daddy at an Ivy league school, numerous activities, and an expensive new car at 16. When she totalled said car, daddy took her to the dealership for another one....her mom & dad even paid for her expensive wedding (over $100,000) and down payment for a house that I know from the address is pushing $1 million or more.

When he got sick a few years ago and had a stroke (genetic abnormality), his mom refused to let him move in with them or visit! He ended up getting a cab home and paying a neighbor to cook for him....his sister has free babysitting services from their mom. Anytime she wants....mom & I have asked him to move closer to one of us, but he's come to terms with it & says he's doing fine where he is WITHOUT their help.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
I have a weird view on this from my own family:

I have a cousin who is STILL (40+ years later), second to his sister. He's a year younger than her, but he didn't get any college help, always wore secondhand clothes, never got to participate in any extracurricular activities, no help with a car, etc. He was honestly lucky to get more than clothes as gifts & they were NEVER new. It was the only reason his mother went to thrift shops or yard sales with my mom (my mom couldn't afford anything better for us). My mom taught him how to do his laundry at 7 because his mom refused to wash his clothes anymore! I do know my dad had "the talk" with him about growing up....he's in between my 2 brothers that are 13 months apart.

His sister got the BEST of everything--designer clothes, PAID college education (8 YEARS) by mommy & daddy at an Ivy league school, numerous activities, and an expensive new car at 16. When she totalled said car, daddy took her to the dealership for another one....her mom & dad even paid for her expensive wedding (over $100,000) and down payment for a house that I know from the address is pushing $1 million or more.

When he got sick a few years ago and had a stroke (genetic abnormality), his mom refused to let him move in with them or visit! He ended up getting a cab home and paying a neighbor to cook for him....his sister has free babysitting services from their mom. Anytime she wants....mom & I have asked him to move closer to one of us, but he's come to terms with it & says he's doing fine where he is WITHOUT their help.

Yes, but is he PU?

Up Vote Up Vote ×

He was when Dad talked to him....he's not now. But his situation was because his parents weren't buyingredients him basic supplies like SOAP and Deodorant....

He told me his mom gave him grief over using his dad's stuff. My dad helped him get neighbors together that let him do chores for money. Until he was old enough to get a real part time job.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
He was when Dad talked to him....he's not now. But his situation was because his parents weren't buyingredients him basic supplies like SOAP and Deodorant....

He told me his mom gave him grief over using his dad's stuff. My dad helped him get neighbors together that let him do chores for money. Until he was old enough to get a real part time job.

Poor kid.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in as above.

send the kid home. Call the parents first to tell of code of conduct, dress and hygiene. The other kids cant concentrate on their lesson, with the kid smelling like a dump.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
send the kid home. Call the parents first to tell of code of conduct, dress and hygiene. The other kids cant concentrate on their lesson, with the kid smelling like a dump.

Do not send the kid home. Disagree strongly.

You don't work in a school, do you ?

Up Vote Up Vote ×

We felt sorry for him growing up. Everyone outside the family thought he was adopted, or he was my brother....we do all look alike.

Hate to admit his parents were the "filthy" rich kind, because they're family....

His sister is a great person, even if she is spoiled. Now by a rich husband too....

Up Vote Up Vote ×
+ Add a Comment