School Scandal: Teacher Sings “Happy Birthday” with Racist Lyrics to 6-Year-Old — Mom Demands Justice!
A Florida mother has raised serious allegations against a teacher at Floral Avenue Elementary School in Bartow, after her 6-year-old son’s birthday celebration turned into a painful experience.
According to the mother, the teacher sang a “funny” version of the traditional Happy Birthday song, ending with the words: “You live in the zoo, you look like a monkey, and you smell like one too.”
The mother described the act as racist and humiliating, saying her son came home feeling upset and embarrassed.
“It’s not a joke when it comes from a teacher in front of an entire class,” she said. “That’s my child, and he shouldn’t have to experience something like this at school.”
Following the family’s complaint, the Polk County School District confirmed that it has launched an official investigation into the incident. Meanwhile, the mother decided to withdraw her son from the school, demanding a public apology and disciplinary action against the teacher.
The case has sparked a strong debate on social media about the boundaries of humor in schools and the responsibility educators have when it comes to cultural and racial sensitivity. Many parents have expressed their support for the mother, urging that the incident should not go unpunished.
The investigation is still ongoing, as the community awaits the district’s final decision.
