When giving parents a choice on a permission slip, I am really upfront about my reasons for asking, in essence, saying "this is what we do; I need your permission." For example, I have a 2-part photo permission. The first part "asks" permission to take photos to use internally (with the kids, on our private blog, with teachers when I present workshops). I am clear that this use of photos is essential to the way I teach. The second part asks permission to post photos to my business facebook page or in other advertising. I am clear that that section is completely optional and that they should sign only if they are really comfortable with it.

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