Yes this should be expected, but it should not be accepted. Kids will be kids no doubt, but it's up to parents to teach them what is acceptable and what is not. Retailiating against discipline is NOT acceptable. Since teachers can't spank, can't stand them in corners, etc. etc. what other recourse do they have then to take them to court. I've always believed if parents had to start "paying" for under age childrens bad behavior they would be more apt to make the little darlings behave.
Becky
There's detention, suspension, and expulsion. The article does not mention whether or not the parents were even contacted before it got to this level. Again, making this a lawsuit is just plain silly and a waste of the court's time.