[defconw]

Well in my day the teacher would have called the parents, not the police.

[House Atreides]

Well in my day the teacher would have called the parents, not the police.
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Well, “your day” is no more. There’s every likelihood that this out-of-control “student’s” parent(s) couldn’t be contacted, refused to intervene or simply DIDN’T CARE.

[DoodleDawg]

Well in my day the teacher would have called the parents, not the police.

In your day the parents would have done something about their child's misbehavior.

[odawg]

Evidently, the principal called the officer on duty. And, I am sure, back in your day, students were probably more disciplined.

[moehoward]

"Well in my day the teacher would have called the parents, not the police."

In mine the teacher would have handled it. Usually the same way the cop did. There weren't many second offenses.