My recommendation: Anyone interested in getting their kids lessons should get an instructor who has had a background check done on themselves and who can present the results of the test.
I think kids deserve that.
Hi Fran,
I totally agree.
The thing is that it's not just about protecting one's own children but what about the children in one's neighborhood or even general area. Nothing may happen in one's own home or wherever the lessons are given but what about other children on the way to & from that location.
I did a fair amount of playground coaching & after it was discovered that a child molester was a volunteer coach for the city, then background checks became mandatory for all coaches. However it was one child too late.
Not only that, but lawyers are very creative with connective arguments regarding who they decide to sue. An instructor is basically working for the client & that can include the travel time to & from in the eyes of some.
We now live in a sue happy world full of lawyers.
We've been here before & there were some rather odd arguments against what you propose, at least in my eyes they seemed odd.
I find it rather difficult to believe that the PBIA certifies individuals without requiring background checks.
One of the arguments the last time you brought it up was cost. The simple answer is that the applicant covers the cost & if certified it's their responsibility to keep it current & up to date or lose the PBIA certification.
If one does not want to submit to a background check then there must be a reason(s).
No system is perfect but at least if a system is in place one is doing what one can.
I sincerely hope that this does not turn into another back & forth. When it comes to this subject everyone should be on the same side & that is on the side of ALL innocent young people.
Best 2 You & All,
Rick
