This is what is destroying the U.S. The idea that one person's needs will be put above the other fourteen.
Wow....how do you make the conclusion that singling out a five year old for ridicule is what is destroying the US. I am not suggesting that this kid is some angel. He may have caused problems in class. If that is the case, this teacher should have gotten the principle involved and together with his parents, come up with the appropriate discipline. Her method of punishment may end up damaging the child emotionally. And what message did it send to the other kids? Perhaps, if the whole class doesn't like me, I will get voted out too. Better to be a sheep...
Did you go to public school? Because your comprehension is lacking.
Notice the second sentence; "The idea that one person's needs will be put above the other fourteen."
The destruction of the U.S. had nothing to do with the ridicule part. It had to do with the "The idea that one person's needs will be put above the other fourteen" part.
Why and how does one child's need become the standard while the other fourteen's needs are ignored? Simple. Because, even though the nanny state is decried on this forum, when it comes to autism, the nanny state is revered and even demanded.
"The state shall provide my autistic child everything he needs even to the detriment of everyone else in the class" is the underlying theme.
Sounds like a repeat of Hitlers Germany, only blond hair and blue eyes are allowed.
Actually if I read the article correctly the child had just returned from a visit to the principle when this ‘disaplinary’ issue took place.