[2Jedismom]

Ok, here's my opinion!

My kids (both boys, see my profile) have never NEVER jumped into puddles. Why? Because when they were too little to understand that we are a single income family, I was with them constantly holding them by the proverbial "scruff of the neck" keeping them from it. As they got older and had a better understanding of the cost of things and how we must take care of our shoes, I was able to reason with them that jumping in the puddle wasn't worth the consequences of ruining their shoes!

So, I contend that the problem began when this child was little and somehow missed the teaching that he should take care of his shoes. And the arrest is just a continuation of the problem, that there is no one disciplining the children except for "authorities" who really have no clue on how to do it.

Sending your kids to a school that is paid for by the government is simply accepting welfare, you get what you get, just like WIC. If you want any say in what is done to your child, you should homeschool or send them to private school.

"A child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame." (Proverbs 29:15)

[BibChr]

Lotta wisdom there, young lady.

Dan

[Artist]

You have my "best post of the thread award." :^)

Frankly, I don't agree with the some of the "boys will be boys" comments on this thread. Puddle jumping (in boots or barefoot) has its place, but it's not at school. And I don't think spitwads should be tolerated anywhere.

I'm so glad we homeschool.

[Diva Betsy Ross]

Here is how I handle the jumping in puddles thing.. I my boys some boots and said .. go for it. I even wait by the window and look for the biggest puddles after the rain so they can jump in the best puddles around. When they have their shoes on the is little desire to jump because they know I will let them once they have their boots on..

[Pure Country]

My kids (both boys, see my profile) have never NEVER jumped into puddles

Your kids have never jumped in puddles? I homeschooled also and I actually jumped right along with them. Made mudpies also. I cannot even imagine not jumping into a puddle. How sad and over protected your children must be. Lighten up. Let them be children, you will all enjoy the experience.