You're right. If it were me, the punishment would have gone straight to caning. Paddling is not effective. Caning is.
And, here's the family:
Posted on 10/28/2005 4:53:52 PM PDT by MeneMeneTekelUpharsin
Thanks.
I've seen these threads here forever....thanks for getting it though :)
That is it.... Thanks :)
Farah was a major hottie, no doubt about it.
Actually there were two girls in my high school who to this very day, I have never seen a prettier girl. My best friend dated one of them. The other had a crush on my Brother who was a star athlete and handsome as a movie star.
The kid is obviously a smartmouth, and he's used to his father backing him up. Boys need to be raised with a firm hand. But schools should not be paddling kids. If they're acting up, call the parents and tell them to come get them. If the behavior persists, dismiss the child from school, but don't hit him. Weed out the troublemakers so that the kids who want to learn can do so.
I have three sons, and I say the only times you ever have to "roughen" a kid up is when he's starting in on you first or endangering himself or another person. But I never used a paddle or really hurt them. The look on your face should say it all. And, when they smartmouthed me, I punished them in other ways. They're still all under 10, but I'm told they're very well-behaved (for boys, that is). ;-)
Actually, sounds like some of the people on this thread. Now I know what Americans need -- some need to get a "beating" every day once the place is taken over by another country. Killing some people with sorry attitudes would be too nice. Better yet, just beat them every day and send them to work in the fields. If you think a spanking is dreadful, you need to grow up in Cuba and then speak your mind. LOL.
Do you? You're not going to like what's coming, then.
In case it is not clear, I am old.
Same time, I am old too. I didn't know anybody that couldn't read or write and drop outs were rare. I don't know of anyone who did drugs although some smoked and drank a little. If you misbehaved you were sent to the office and took your licks and hoped your dad didn't find out or you would get more and worse licks.
You're assuming the story is as the McManuses say.
What if it's not?
And it might be that kind of attitude that makes Michigan the paradise it is today.
Personally, I'll take Tennessee - and so for that matter will Michigan's auto companies!
If more people had my attitude, I doubt we'd have this zero tolerance, wussification, gun grabbing, and left wing authoritarian nonsense that we have today. Interesting that you make that comment, since my anti-authoritarian streak I have in me is a major reason why I'm not a democrat. "Autority's respect" needs to be earned. Most school admins (Principals, VP's, Supers) I know are a joke. There's only been two admins, and two school board members who I've really respected either as a student or a voter. On a side note, I'm not against corporate punishment. I'm against it being delivered by those who aren't family. School admins aren't mom and dad. If my kid is a trouble maker, call me and I will take care of the problem.
If this incident took place in a public school, then we know for sure that this assistant principal lives off the public dole. The story does not say, but if we are to assume that this kid's parents have real jobs in the private sector, that I know whose story I believe.
My science teacher in Jr. High used to throw his pointer like a spear at kids who were sleeping in class.
You're right. If it were me, the punishment would have gone straight to caning. Paddling is not effective. Caning is.
And, here's the family:
and how do schools compare today.
My wife's dad and his wife are in Unionville....she's from cattle folks.
The parents of the boy are very well known in the area as total wankers and folks loathe them.
I bet you have little angels right?
You said "hit" sweetie....not "beat". I doubt anyone here endorses beating children.
Spanking is hitting ...with a paddle or belt or some implement within reason. God admonishes using one's hand.
and I approve it.
You're projecting your getting picked on issues to the rest of us.
My 5 year old is wild as a buck but has the best manners in his school. Yes maam. no maam etc.
My second daughter never needed any corporal punishment. It just depends
I just spent the afternoon in Unionville on Longview Road and you are quite correct.
The parents are the problem more than the children.
Ruffians...some even suggest they are "travelers"....note the surname.
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