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Newark727 wrote:I don't think a 6-year-old is old enough to really understand a punishment like that in a constructive way. Just scares 'em.
johns624 wrote:Newark727 wrote:I don't think a 6-year-old is old enough to really understand a punishment like that in a constructive way. Just scares 'em.
It was constructive...I bet he doesn't do it again...
johns624 wrote:Newark727 wrote:I don't think a 6-year-old is old enough to really understand a punishment like that in a constructive way. Just scares 'em.
It was constructive...I bet he doesn't do it again...
flipdewaf wrote:Absolutely, violence and the threats thereof gets you what you want. A lesson learned right there.
SL1200MK2 wrote:So long as a student can hit a teacher back for transgressions.
Newark727 wrote:SL1200MK2 wrote:So long as a student can hit a teacher back for transgressions.
If I'm not happy with my grade I should be able to challenge my teacher to trial by combat
stratosphere wrote:Ok so corporal punishment is allowed in Florida but not in this county. A 6 year old child was paddled by a principal for breaking a computer monitor. The mother was told to come down and pay 50 dollars and the mother does not speak English apparently but somehow knew enough to video the incident. Don't really know how I feel about this. I grew up in northern NJ we did not have corporal punishment but it did not stop teachers from back handing you if you mouthed off to them especially male teachers and very especially our coach. Also if our parents got wind of us acting up in school we got it again at home. There is most certainly a change in attitude in youth today than when I grew up. No discipline at home kids are allowed to disrespect teachers with impunity now. I would never want to be a teacher in todays environment. Not to mention anyone who wants to make a payday can set a teacher up for something like this and sue the city and the school. What are your thoughts?
https://www.yahoo.com/news/police-inves ... 46884.html
Aaron747 wrote:stratosphere wrote:Ok so corporal punishment is allowed in Florida but not in this county. A 6 year old child was paddled by a principal for breaking a computer monitor. The mother was told to come down and pay 50 dollars and the mother does not speak English apparently but somehow knew enough to video the incident. Don't really know how I feel about this. I grew up in northern NJ we did not have corporal punishment but it did not stop teachers from back handing you if you mouthed off to them especially male teachers and very especially our coach. Also if our parents got wind of us acting up in school we got it again at home. There is most certainly a change in attitude in youth today than when I grew up. No discipline at home kids are allowed to disrespect teachers with impunity now. I would never want to be a teacher in todays environment. Not to mention anyone who wants to make a payday can set a teacher up for something like this and sue the city and the school. What are your thoughts?
https://www.yahoo.com/news/police-inves ... 46884.html
I was wowed by ‘doesn’t speak English apparently but knew enough to video the incident’. Like, advice and communication regularly occur in languages other than English. Knowledge in general does not require English. Some topics may even include law and CYA.
As for the corporal punishment, it’s Florida, color me surprised.
stratosphere wrote:Aaron747 wrote:stratosphere wrote:Ok so corporal punishment is allowed in Florida but not in this county. A 6 year old child was paddled by a principal for breaking a computer monitor. The mother was told to come down and pay 50 dollars and the mother does not speak English apparently but somehow knew enough to video the incident. Don't really know how I feel about this. I grew up in northern NJ we did not have corporal punishment but it did not stop teachers from back handing you if you mouthed off to them especially male teachers and very especially our coach. Also if our parents got wind of us acting up in school we got it again at home. There is most certainly a change in attitude in youth today than when I grew up. No discipline at home kids are allowed to disrespect teachers with impunity now. I would never want to be a teacher in todays environment. Not to mention anyone who wants to make a payday can set a teacher up for something like this and sue the city and the school. What are your thoughts?
https://www.yahoo.com/news/police-inves ... 46884.html
I was wowed by ‘doesn’t speak English apparently but knew enough to video the incident’. Like, advice and communication regularly occur in languages other than English. Knowledge in general does not require English. Some topics may even include law and CYA.
As for the corporal punishment, it’s Florida, color me surprised.
I made that statement because the mother was asked why she didn't stop it and she claims it was because she didn't understand what was happening because she didn't understand English but she knew enough to video the incident tho.
stratosphere wrote:Don't really know how I feel about this.
einsteinboricua wrote:stratosphere wrote:Don't really know how I feel about this.
If you're conflicted about your feelings regarding a 6 year old being paddled for breaking a monitor especially in a county where it is NOT allowed, and when no consent had been given by the parent, for a "crime" that is not even at that level (whether intentional or unintentional), then please, do not reproduce, stay away from any other kids, and seek help.
Even if I were authorized to spank a child, I would never resort to it. There are ways to punish without corporal punishment. And if you're so sensitive that a kid speaking out warrants a slap, then please never go outdoors and disconnect from the internet.
That comment brings back a memory of my dad who beat me with a belt (to the point where I bled) just because I dropped a jug of water; after that, our relationship was never the same. Oh but, apparently, I had to learn a lesson about not dropping jugs of water anymore.
stratosphere wrote:I made that statement because the mother was asked why she didn't stop it and she claims it was because she didn't understand what was happening because she didn't understand English but she knew enough to video the incident tho.
einsteinboricua wrote:If you're conflicted about your feelings regarding a 6 year old being paddled for breaking a monitor especially in a county where it is NOT allowed, and when no consent had been given by the parent, for a "crime" that is not even at that level (whether intentional or unintentional), then please, do not reproduce, stay away from any other kids, and seek help.
slider wrote:Teachers are in a damned if you do, damned if you don't situation in modern times.
Family unit breaks down, they have to not only teach, but also discipline. And that balance is tough. I can't imagine. I have mixed thoughts on corporal punishment though, although in this situation, eh, who knows.
johns624 wrote:Newark727 wrote:I don't think a 6-year-old is old enough to really understand a punishment like that in a constructive way. Just scares 'em.
It was constructive...I bet he doesn't do it again...
scbriml wrote:So you're not sure how you feel about a grown-ass woman, in a position of responsibility (but hopefully not for much longer), beating a girl of six multiple times with a lump of wood? How far would she have to go before you think "Hmm, that doesn't look right"? SMH
scbriml wrote:slider wrote:Teachers are in a damned if you do, damned if you don't situation in modern times.
Family unit breaks down, they have to not only teach, but also discipline. And that balance is tough. I can't imagine. I have mixed thoughts on corporal punishment though, although in this situation, eh, who knows.
So you're not sure how you feel about a grown-ass woman, in a position of responsibility (but hopefully not for much longer), beating a girl of six multiple times with a lump of wood? How far would she have to go before you think "Hmm, that doesn't look right"? SMH