[imskylark]

"A very good friend - no wimp, an ex-Navy Chief - was doing substitute teacher duty when one of his little charges had a similar tantrum. The guidance then was to wrap them in your arms until they calmed so they wouldn't hurt themselves or anyone else thrashing."

Was that recently? I've heard from teachers that they can no longer touch a child in any way. Not even a simple one armed hug.

[Billthedrill]

No, it was in the late 80's. My friend still did substitute teaching afterward, heaven knows why. The school board was not particularly supportive. And yes, these days you can't even touch 'em, although after this incident Jim wouldn't have with a 10-foot pole anyway.

The little guy actually apologized, and by all reports was fairly well-behaved afterward. Go figure.