Boy disciplined after waving gun-shaped pizza slice

[davehead21]

I am going to play devil's advocate here. When I was teaching (in the public school system yet I am not an idiot, just to clarify) kids in our district were not allowed to bring toy guns to school, use other objects as guns, etc. My students in Pre-K (4 and 5 year olds) knew that there was to be absolutely NO gun play at school and, even at their young age, knew that there would be consequences if they broke this rule. I would imagine that most school districts have a similar rule about play guns. If 4 and 5 year old children are able to understand the rule, certainly a 10 year old should be able to understand.

I can understand why the principal would feel compelled to address this issue. Unfortunately, in today's society, schools have a responsibility to help teach children that joking around about guns or shooting someone isn't acceptable. I do agree that the punishment was quite harsh and that they child was simply joking but the school has the responsibility to make it clear that guns are not an appropriate tool for play on school property.

My opinion only and I am well-aware that most of you don't agree with me.

 

[Yoda]

:crazy: did the boy who pointed out it looked like a gun get sent to the school counselor for having violent ideas in school?:innocent:

 

[Ltaylor]

:crazy: did the boy who pointed out it looked like a gun get sent to the school counselor for having violent ideas in school?:innocent:

Not that I know of and according to my son he thinks that it was the same kid who tattled on him... :crazy:

 

[gxm]

Not that I know of and according to my son he thinks that it was the same kid who tattled on him... :crazy:

The semester ends soon. Yes? Exactly how long was your son made to sit at the silent table?

 

[gxm]

I am going to play devil's advocate here. When I was teaching (in the public school system yet I am not an idiot, just to clarify) kids in our district were not allowed to bring toy guns to school, use other objects as guns, etc. My students in Pre-K (4 and 5 year olds) knew that there was to be absolutely NO gun play at school and, even at their young age, knew that there would be consequences if they broke this rule. I would imagine that most school districts have a similar rule about play guns. If 4 and 5 year old children are able to understand the rule, certainly a 10 year old should be able to understand.

I can understand why the principal would feel compelled to address this issue. Unfortunately, in today's society, schools have a responsibility to help teach children that joking around about guns or shooting someone isn't acceptable. I do agree that the punishment was quite harsh and that they child was simply joking but the school has the responsibility to make it clear that guns are not an appropriate tool for play on school property.

My opinion only and I am well-aware that most of you don't agree with me.

ITA. And I'm glad you posted your comment. I'm guessing that any "replica" of a gun or imitating the act of shooting are banned in a proactive attempt to counter gun violence in schools. It makes sense to me.