[MEGoody]

In my view, that’s a big problem in our society - the lack of accountability.

I don't disagree. But clearly, there is a difference of opinion as to whether the behavior was a violation of the contract or not.

I wonder if the administrator who refused to give the kid his diploma (and thus caused his own disruption) would be willing to bet his job on the judgment of the courts on whether the contract was violated or not.

Further, since the administrator caused his own disruption, shouldn't he be disciplined by the school system? I certainly believe so. He caused more of a disruption than the kid did.

[astounded]

Neither of us was there, so we rely on the reported account that may or may not be accurate. So, who knows. I’m inclined to side with the school system, especially given the mother’s obvious vacuity in expression and her apparent willingness to abrogate terms of previous agreement with the school.

This situation reminds me of one we had in the Chicago area recently where a mother who was late to her son’s graduation raised a ruckus after not be admitted, despite knowing in advance that the doors would be closed for further admittance at a certain time. Again, lack of accountability. Where does it end?