A Christian school asked a girl to provide a photo of herself doing her homework in the bath, leaving her furious parents disgusted.
Misty and Christopher Dunham asked Victory Christian Academy in Jacksonville why their daughter McKenzie had been asked to submit the photo, before being left even more perplexed by the school's reaction.
The assignment reportedly said the pupils could be in pyjamas or uniform, and stressed the students should "have fun with it", Misty Dunham said.
However she said the assignment didn't sit right with her, adding: "A bathtub is not appropriate for a child to take a picture.”
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CBS)Misty escalated her concerns to senior staff of Victory Christian Academy before she was told “we have been sending this homework assignment for years, and you’re the only one complaining about it.
"Just cover your child in pillows or pajamas,” according to a police report filed by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
According to the president of Victory Christian Academy, the assignment “was taken out of an online teacher resource and has been used in many schools.”
Misty and Christopher Dunham accused Victory Christian Academy of retaliating against them by removing McKenzie from the school without any explanation or discussion, reports New York Post.
Misty Dunham said the school requested a parental withdrawal, which they refused before it proceeded with an administrative withdrawal.
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CBS)Dad Christopher said his daughter had done the right thing in telling them the assignment seemed strange.
He said: “She did something right by telling Mom and Dad that she wasn’t comfortable with something, and now she’s no longer in school."
In a statement, the school said: "While the assignment was completely innocent, out of an abundance of caution and for there to be no misunderstandings, our administration has removed this particular assignment for any future use.
“We value our children and their safety is our top priority. We will continue to serve the children and families in which the Lord has graciously allowed us to have a part in their lives.”
