wfz said:
Viper1 said:
wfz said:
Viper1 said:
wfz said:
Parents are idiots, can't take care of their children in a timely fashion, and then get upset and point the blame elsewhere when trouble hits.
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Actually, the parents did take responsibility by offering to volunteer at the school in lieu of the detention as a punishment for their lack of punctuality. Their problem is the shcool is still punishing the child instead.
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Oh. Where does the article say that? I missed it. If the parents were willing to take the punishment instead, since it was their fault, then yeah I would have preferred the school just let them do that. Rules are rules, though, and they apparently signed off on the papers in the beginning of the year. Sucks, but oh well.
I do disagree with the overall sentiment of the article that no punishment should be given, or all kids would show up late for school...
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Says it in the middle of the article.
I do agree that the parents did sign off so the punishment should be enforced but I think the point of this article is to note how inane the policy is itself. Bringing awareness isn't about getting the little girl out of the punishment but generating pressure to get the policy changed.
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So you're saying kids shouldn't be punished for being late to school until they're in what grade? Or do you think kids should never be punished for being late to school?
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No, I'm saying that's the wrong punishment. And the fact the parents are willing to take the punishment htemselves should be considered by the school. It was the parents fault...why not punish the parents rather than the child?
And I agree with Aikohualda. As a parent of 2 kids who go to different schools that start at different times, it's just not possible to ensure perfect punctuality every single day. And that's all on me, not my kids.
