I teach 4th grade and in today's educational system, you are forbidden to use any of the tried and true disciplining methods of old. I'm NOT talking about spanking here...today there are regulations that prohibit the use if writing, reading, homework, physical placement (i.e., standing in a corner), take away recess time and, of course, public humiliation. My teacher used to make us write "I will not (blah blah blah)" on a piece of paper 'x' amount of times whenever we misbehaved and that worked for me. But we can't do anything like that today.
I am not in favor of anything cruel and unusual, but we are expected to instill a sense of respect and discipline in these students, and it is becoming harder and harder to do so if all of our ammunition is taken away. So I ask you parents, siblings, and hopefully teachers, are you aware of any disciplinary methods that are effective in today's P.C. classrooms? PLEASE suggest them if so. I am in great need for my upcoming class!
2007-08-10
09:48:09
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