Children have been suspended for a number of strange reasons, like biting Pop Tarts into the shape of a firearm or talking about firing Hello Kitty Bubble Guns at fellow classmates.
Neither of these situations posed any real threat, but schools across the country continue to have zero tolerance for what they deem as threats.
Now, a story out of Kermit Elementary School in Texas shows how even imaginary threats aren’t acceptable.
Aiden Steward, 9-years-old, loved seeing The Hobbit: Battle of The Five Armies in the theater. In his excitement, he pretended to have the magical ‘one ring to rule them all’ while playing at school.
http://www.ijreview.com/2015/02/243...ontent=conservativedaily&utm_campaign=Culture
Texas School Suspends 9-Year-Old Boy… for Playing Make Believe
Discussion in 'News & Current Events' started by Revmitchell, Feb 2, 2015.
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Revmitchell Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
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Zero tolerance isn't about curbing threats. It's about indoctrination. Once that is fully understood, the actions taken are quite understandable.
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Revmitchell Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
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just-want-peace Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
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From the article: The Odessa American also reported that the school principal explained how “no threats against a student’s safety are tolerated – whether magical or not.”
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The "zero tolerance" nonsense strikes again. Don't use your common sense, just read the rule book and treat children all exactly the same. Yes, all children are different, but that sounds like thinking, so stop it!
All it really is a way that school districts try and avoid being liable if a lawsuit happens. Zero tolerance has nothing to do with what's actualy best for the children. It is nonsensical to apply what no one would tolerate, say drug use, to every situation an elementary child's imagination could come up with. -
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InTheLight Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
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