The video is saying it's not about "race". I agree, it's about the fact the child is a brat and needs to learn to behave. When I was in school no kid dared ever point their fingers in the principals face like that.
His response was not ok.
Perhaps he should be a bouncer instead of working with 11 year old autistic kids.
Every school should be equipped with a glass encased time-out office. My high school had one and it was effective keeping kids in line.
The kid can sit there until he calms down and is prepared to behave.
Yes I agree with you that it's not about race though. Any smart mouthed kid could have triggered that reaction.
Agree and I’m not horrified the little pos should have been b slapped...emboldened future biden voter
If it is acceptable for a teacher to lay violent hands on a child if the child points at them then is it acceptable for a child to lay violent hands on a teacher who points at them?
In my opinion the answer is no both ways.
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“Ann Frank, the boy’s legal guardian who described him as her son...” ?
My volume was down (as usual) when I saw the video.
The push was too rough, considering how small the boy is.
What I have to wonder is what could he have said to trigger this response from the principal?
I have seen such happen if somebody decided to spit at another person. Some folks are so grossed out by getting spat upon, they will react that way before even thinking about it. But nobody’s saying the boy did that.
Maybe he looked at the principal and sneered:
“Mister V, Proud of your Boy in the White House?”
::BOOM!
The child is autistic. When they have a melt down it can be spectacular
The principal was out of line. He’s the adult. The child said words and pointed at him.
The child is autistic. What is the adult's excuse?
If an adult laid their hands on my child like that for pointing at them, they would regret it.
“it’s about the fact the child is a brat and needs to learn to behave.”
Without knowing the degree of the kids disability I think shrugging it off as being a “brat” is wrong. I have seen some kids that believe it or not autism is a serious issue.
You haven’t a clue what you are saying!
I raised a autistic son who died three years ago at the age of 40.
Autism is one of the most difficult handicaps to deal with, hands down!!!
This child is locked inside his world.
What this principal did was beyond abuse! Any educator SHOULD know they cannot take personally what a autistic child or adult for that matter does.
You need educated.
And YES I abhor disobedience and lack of respect normally!
Considering the power-madness that has obviously infected the education system, I’m thinking every classroom, hallway and office should be live-streamed to the public. Bodycams for all school employees wouldn’t be a bad idea either. The ability is available.
Give the employers omnipresence over their employees.
Might work for politicians too.
Defending a grown man for pushing down a 11 yr old kid. You loser
Does look like the kid was being a punk repeatedly and probably got what he deserved… was it professional? Of course not, was it “abuse”? Think that’s a bit of a stretch, but legally may fit the definition.
To me this seems like a teachable moment for the kid abs mutual apologies and everyone would be better off… kid learn a lesson his dad should have taught him (unless his special needs are severe mental developmental) he should be learning a lesson about respect and when you don’t show it, particularly to folks bigger than you, there can be a price to be paid.
But we shall see
~ kids today are often 'raised' without proper guidance - especially boys
~ special-ed is a racket and the kids know how to work it
~ paras (para-professionals) usually accompany the students, not special-ed teachers
~ paras are often not the best people
~ everyone that comes in contact with students must act as if children are angelic (they aren't)
~ BIPOC and now LGBT children are sacred and must be treated as such
PS. Get your own kids out of there!