Students shouldn't be able to defend themselves at school without any consequence. What do you think, and why?
437644
As "wimpy" as it sounds, I really don't support physical fighting at school.  It's not very productive at all and usually just gets the students involved suspended.  There are other ways to work out problems.
813714
Harris Interactive, a survey research company, has conducted several studies on safety and violence among youth.  Many states have conducted research in order to comply with the No Child Left Behind Act's detrimental labeling of a "consistently dangerous school".  You can find these resources on the internet (check out some of the links below).\n\nMy opinion is that learning how to deal with something empowers you and gives you a sense of competence or control, so I would rather have the measures in place rather than the hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil approach which simply gambles that nothing bad will happen.
1092142
Yes! There are too many students who believe that Thug Life is proper behavior for school; and because the states/parents have tied the hands of teachers by relieving them of disciplinary strategies, some students think it's a ticket to a fun house where they can do anything they want to without repercussions.
848733
wow...scary..I am amazed...this cannot be a security issue can it?  My boy's high school has the same rule and of a crowd of 100 or so during a meet the teachers day (I took off an hour from work and came straight there) the principal singled me out in the back row and said that hats were not allowed...i think he expected me to immediately take it off, but i just looked at him...if he taken the issue any further i would have walked out...this is a small town.\n\nI searched for the Saginaw michigan police department site and sent them an e-mail saying how manly they were for bringing violence to this terrible hat wearer.\n\nI'll agree that the man was tassered for resisting, but the police officer had no right to touch the man in the first place.  If it was a security issue, like hiding a gun or something...he could have hidden a heavy pistol a lot easier in his pocket,,,it cannot be aa security issue...but whatever, it should have at least been explained bvefore the officer grabbed the man's possessions and person
133066
You shouldn't, because many people will not make it back to school, be late getting back, get into accidents while hurrying out, etc.  They might get into a fight while out there--who would be responsible for them?  They are more likely to do drug deals or have sex if they can leave school during the day.  If we thought about it, we could probably come up with a dozen more reasons that high schools should have a closed campus at lunch.
456135
Because it just shows that you are a respectful person.  It's pretty silly only to "behave" when you know you can get into trouble, dontcha think?  Either, way, students can do whatever they want.  However, why bother not behaving when you can just skip when there's a sub?  Hmm . . .
1076062
NO!!!!!!!!!!!  IT SHOULD NOT HAPPEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  IT SHOULD BE REPORTED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\nParents are suppose to feel safe sending their children to school....\nThey are going there to learn to have a descent chance in life,,,,\nNot to ruin their life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1124412
Rules are a pain because they need enforcing and children expect that they will be enforced exactly the same way for each student.  What I found more helpful was to use the school's Code of Behaviour and to discuss and reinforce it regularly.  Then, any situation that arose could be dealt with from that perspective..\n\nIn one school where I worked, the Code of Behaviour had four points and, sorry, I can only remember three of them - (not necessarily in order):\n- always do your best work,\n- keep your hands and feet to yourself,\n- treat everyone with respect.\n\nThese seemed to cover any situation that arose.  For example, if a student wears t-shirts that have offensive slogans on them, the discussion will be around respect.
556394
Today kids seem angrier and more hostile.  There's also a pack mentality.  When I was in school, if you got in a fight, once the other person went down, you quit.  Now kids keep kicking and stomping and then more kids will pile on.  It's terrible.  It's like they've lost their ability to control their selves.
959050
Yeah, I agree that your brother needs to defend himself if he has no other choice. How big are these kids anyway? Go to your brother's school, and look for these kids, warn them not to mess with your brother or you will tell the higher authorities (their parents, teacher or even the police). Don't take it lightly, you've seen what has happened to the world these days, even kids get emotional and kill each other in a fight. Your mum is weak to think that fighting back is bad. Would she rather see your brother coming home every day with a bloody nose or swollen eyes? I don't think so! Why did she not take actions, I don't know, but you're the big sister, and I'm glad you're protecting on your younger bro. Like you said, teach him some self defending techniques, so that he can protect himself when you're not around. Or better still, enrol him to a karate or taekwondo school.
674736
Nobody should be afraid at school.  If your teachers and the principal are not aware of what is going on, make sure they become aware.  Tell someone.  Don't do it in front of the bullies, because that could backfire on you.  Wait until the jerks aren't around and tell a teacher, guidance counselor or the principal so that they can keep an eye out for bullying behavior.  \n\nThey have a lot of students and they can't watch all of them all the time, but they will watch the ones they know are causing trouble.  \n\nAsk your parents to enroll you in a self defense class.  It will help you protect yourself, and may help you gain self confidence.  Bullies pick on people they think won't fight back.  If you have self confidence, and the ability to defend yourself, it won't take long for them to figure out you're not the best target for their aggression.\n\nI am a grown up and have been a grown up for a long time, but I was bullied by a bunch of jerky white trash girls, and I occasionally still think about it.  I'm sure they grew up to be gross, fat, toothless, tattooed white trash chicks, and I take some pleasure in that.
852987
That would be considered assault in my daughters school.\n\nCoach
368146
Schools can ban just about anything these days under the assertion that it interrupts the orderly functioning of the school in meeting its goal (education).  When challenged, often courts won't even hear the cases and when they do, they generally will side with the schools.\n\nIn this instance, they're treating a symptom of course (isn't that almost always the case) because the kids are going to get into each others' faces anyway - perhaps with a weapon next time.\n\nI'd like to see them address the real issue, but this particular one may be over the heads of local schools anyway.
1025502
I believe they should be completely banned.\n\nBut sadly in some cases, they are not.\n\nThis is because of those teachers who do not know how to control their students except by violent methods.
919202
As there are so many rules and regulations for teachers and staff at schools they can't do much. I am not making excuses at all for them as I was bullied while in school and nothing was done. The worst thing that the school can do is chuck the muppets out but thats really what the bullies want. \nI think teachers, parents and students should come together to figure out an effective way of dealing with the problems that occur in school hours and after. That way if the parents back the school then the school will not get into trouble for what they are doing.\n\nI dont they would ever become your boss, I help run a company and I know that the people who used to bully me are sat at home doing nothing but getting fat!
816900
The aggressive child has a right to a free appropriate public education.  It sounds as if the "appropriate" part needs to be addressed here.  There are times when a student is placed in a special education classroom that, for many different reasons, is not able to adequately provide for his needs.  Although medication might very well be helpful, a parent cannot be forced to put a child on meds.  So I would strongly suggest requesting a team meeting (teaching staff, parents, school administrator, school nurse, psychologist, occupational therapist, speech and language therapist, etc.) to address the issue.\n\nAs far as your rights, while it is true that there is an increased risk of injury from student assault in special ed classes, you absolutely have the right to a safe working environment.  Are you filing incident reports when a student injures someone or needs an emergency behavioral intervention (such as needing to restrain a child)?  In my district, this is mandatory.  The paper trail insures that administrators and parents are kept informed, and it helps to establish that there is a pattern of behavior.\n\nI would also suggest that, as the parent of another student, you address the rights of the other students in the class.  Every child has a right to feel safe at school, and if another child is terrorizing the class and harming other students, I would complain to the administration and ask for a meeting on how my child's safety and right to a secure classroom environment were going to be provided.\n\nIt sounds as if the assaultive child needs a behavior plan to help him learn appropriate behavior.  And it may well be that he needs a different, more structured classroom environment in order to succeed.
139100
Students in any school throughout the globe shouldn't be bringing cell phones to class. They should be turned off, but since I suppose most people forget to do that, then perhaps it should be legislated against. \n\nThis is because it is very disturbing to the classroom environment. If people could just learn to be polite about this, then I think they should be allowed IN school for use between classes. Again, as long as it is neither disruptive nor counterproductive (as in makes you late for class or too distracted to pay attention.)\n\nReally they should be used for emergencies only.