I think what they really need is a policy that allows a child to respond in a vulgar and disrespectful fashion (including the application of a quick punch in the gut, or kick in the shin) to a teacher or administrator whenever, in that child's opinion, the said teacher or administrator has attempted to enforce a policy with which the child does not agree. And there should be a machine in each classroom that continually shoots out caramel candies and Hershey Kisses, which the teachers will unwrap for the students and proffer when the children cry out for them.
First part....the policy. It's a good policy. Students should have their cell phones if there's an emergency, but not be allowed to use them if it isn't necessary. It's really disruptive to be teaching and have those things ring....they should be off when not in use. If a call is necessary, permission couldn't be that tough.
Next part....parent serving in war zone. That should be about the only situation which warrants permanent permission to have the phone on, in case Mom or Dad can get a call to their child.
The problem isn't the policy; the problem is the lack of common sense im its application.
I gleaned your meaning from underneath the sarcasm and I agree. I have expressed this viewpoint on the other two threads on the incident and have met with quite a lot of hostility. Apparently there is a large contingent on FR who believe this kid's reaction was entirely appropriate. Get you flameproof suit ready.
Go sit on a tack. This kid only hears from his mom once a month and has no control over when she can call. The teacher just forced him off the phone without letting him explain.
His reaction was understandable.
At most, detention should only be expected.
I think I agree. No one should ever violate the orders of an authority figure. If the Rev. Jim Jones says to drink the Kool-Aid, then by God, you should drink the Kool-Aid. If you disagree with the request, you should drink the Kool-Aid first, then discuss it with your parents later when they come to visit. "I think what they really need is a policy that allows a child to respond in a vulgar and disrespectful fashion (including the application of a quick punch in the gut, or kick in the shin) to a teacher or administrator whenever, in that child's opinion, the said teacher or administrator has attempted to enforce a policy with which the child does not agree. And there should be a machine in each classroom that continually shoots out caramel candies and Hershey Kisses, which the teachers will unwrap for the students and proffer when the children cry out for them."
Who in the world are you, and what planet, sir or ma'am, do you come from?
I was incensed about the action of the teacher, and I thoroughly understood the reaction of the student because we had a son serving in a very hot spot in Iraq. We lived in fear for seven months because we knew that every call from him could be his last. There was a segment on CBS when his platoon was shown as one of his very good friends was pulled back through a gate, ver badly wounded. What we knew was our son was right outside that gate, going after the bad guys who had injured Johnson. My wife and I were upset and crying because we knew how close he had come to being killed or wounded, too. Every phone call from him was precious.
But I totally depart from you when you want policies that put the students in charge, that would encourage students to attack teachers at the students' whim. In Iraq, they call the people who do these kind of things terrorist and insurgents. I would fight you tooth and nail to prevent it.