Ok, so, now we have elementary schools playing the political correctness roll with our young children. I have my own opinion. Kids should grow up learning how to be kids. We put way too much pressure on them now anyway...I remember being bullied when I was in elementary school. But, I learned how to deal with it. I am not a horrible person today either.
Gone are the days when discipline could be metted out in the schools. I remember when my coach, who was also my science teacher, told me to shut up in class. My class mate and kicker, tapped me on the shoulder and I turned around to tell him to knock it off. I got caught talking.
I had to stand up in front of the class and bend over and grab my ankles. I got popped twice. I never talked in class again. I learned and I had no bruises and my parents didn't sue the school.
I also remember having fist fights with kids in school. We fought over lunch money, accidently kicking dirt in each others faces, talking to a girl, etc... Gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, never played a part in these fights. We simply fought because we were growing up and needed to. There was no need to try to figure out the "political correctness" of it all. We didn't care then and I don't care now.
I hate the fact that people appear to be so sensitive today. GROW UP!!!
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I tend to agree whole-heartedly. The only saving grace I've seen in the school comes from my son's coaches who still do things old school. They call them like they see them, but stop short of corporal punishment to preserve their jobs. Football has a way of providing its own discipline though.
ReplyDeleteAs has been stated may times before, discipline starts in the home. If I got popped at school (or any lesser punishment), I got it again when I got home. I usually confesses because my achool called the house anyway. My children's school doesn't call me, but I do get weekly reports. My kids know what is expected from them. They do well.
Lastly, fighting in school is an automatic three day suspension. My son is afraid to get suspended. My advice to him was, "Don't start a fight. Do the right thing. However, don't take a butt whipping either. Stand up for yourself. If you're defending yourself you'll be OK. And, if you still get suspended, we'll have three days at home to laugh about it".