tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6269364748273962182.post1142469274856541436..comments2023-10-05T10:38:57.081-04:00Comments on oH mY wORD!: Seeking Some Honest OpinionsMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01768731968487837735noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6269364748273962182.post-21013803548951126422008-01-28T11:53:00.000-05:002008-01-28T11:53:00.000-05:00I don't know why we just can't punish those who ar...I don't know why we just can't punish those who are guilty instead of always making everyone suffer.Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09828961897228801271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6269364748273962182.post-20131327343310918062008-01-28T11:20:00.000-05:002008-01-28T11:20:00.000-05:00Ok. When I taught 7th grade, there were quite a fe...Ok. When I taught 7th grade, there were quite a few times when we were asked to "shut down" the ladies room due to the same kind of stuff. It is true that some kids will tell on the others and the annoyance of not having the restroom will stop this action for a while, but I never agreed with it. (Partly because I was the classroom closest to the bathroom an when I was pregnant did not appreciate having to walk around the building to pee.) <BR/><BR/>There is another solution to the problem, though it requires extra work for adminstration and teachers. Have the kids sign out, date and time and between every period have a designated teacher or principal check the bathrooms. If antthing happened, question those who signed out. <BR/><BR/>I guess it's tough for me to answer this one as a mom and not as a teacher. :)Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10501617514638623172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6269364748273962182.post-90883147921503895852008-01-28T11:06:00.000-05:002008-01-28T11:06:00.000-05:00I have no idea what I would do in this situation. ...I have no idea what I would do in this situation. I know that I work very hard to instill in the kids that our positive choices bring rewards of right living and favor with those around us, as I know you do. I empathize with your feeling that the methods they are using undermine this particular teaching that you and J have chosen in your home. I'm sorry for that! And I'm so sorry for #1 working hard to live the life that Jesus calls her to, only to have to suffer at the hands of that 15%. ugh.<BR/><BR/>I have no good advice on this one, as I think I would be tempted to go off the deep end with this kind of group punishment. I'll be praying for wisdom for you. And I must say: KUDOS to you for opening up the dialogue and offering to be part of the solution with the administration!The Gang's Momma!https://www.blogger.com/profile/12478478224173323982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6269364748273962182.post-19218560281344690152008-01-28T10:38:00.000-05:002008-01-28T10:38:00.000-05:00You are dealing with this better than I would. I h...You are dealing with this better than I would. I hate the way we punish the majority for the actions of a few. The psychologist does not have a daughter in the school so stats mean nothing. You can get a written consent form from the doctor allowing #1 to use the bathroom more frequently. We had to do this with Shaggy and water. He wasn't allowed to drink water in class or use the water fountain very much but he had terrible headaches at school. After so investigation the doctor found that he dehydrates quickly because of a digestive issue and he recommended drinkning lots of water. He sent in a note and they allowed Shaggy a water bottle and trips to the fountain as long as he didn't abuse this privilage. I will be praying for you for wisdom and strategy.Livin' Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11446508670489655747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6269364748273962182.post-17776067223854824642008-01-28T09:06:00.000-05:002008-01-28T09:06:00.000-05:00Oops I don't think I answered you question...sorry...Oops I don't think I answered you question...sorry. I'm not so sure it works personally. I think you are right in that you do end up putting a bad taste in the mouth of the 85%. This may work better for younger students but by middle school I think many of that 15% are using those roles to identify themselves and need more than group punishment to change their ways. In a sick way I think that the 15% likes the power it gives them. Imagine by rebelling they made the whole school bow to them. That is a reward for them in itself.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14690900335434215371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6269364748273962182.post-52572242119669844012008-01-28T09:01:00.000-05:002008-01-28T09:01:00.000-05:00My feeling is that they are willing to sacrifice y...My feeling is that they are willing to sacrifice your daughters needs for the 15%. Sometimes that is acceptable because there are times in the Bible where God punished all for the sins of a few.<BR/>So go to God and see what He wants and talk to #1 about why God has her there. Perhaps in this situation it is to help that 15%, if it isn't however and it is distracting her from God's intent for her to learn than if they will not allow her to use the restroom when she needs to, get a doctors excuse.<BR/>Your job is to help her do her job for the Glory of God. Just get a clear idea of what that is (as you always do) and do what it takes.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14690900335434215371noreply@blogger.com