I know it's fashionable for youth to speak their minds, but what do you do about the ones who insult, are rude, and have parents who "defend" them.
2007-09-20 08:23:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
As a 5th grade teacher, (home sick today) I have had more than my share of smart *** kids. These kids are street wise, so they aren't really afraid of anyone.
The only way to get their attention and stop them from further insult is to use a higher level language. The children won't understand it, the parents need extra time to process it all and by that time you are escorting them into the corner for detention before they can decode you vocabulary.
The dictionary and thesaurus are your best friends.
2007-09-20 08:32:11 · answer #1 · answered by joe_on_drums 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
First off, I am an in between parent after reading the first response. MY children have a right to speak their minds but only to a certain extent. They are not allowed to swear and get sassy. They can give their side of an argument(opinion) and we are allowed to give our side(opinion)When no one can agree, we agree to disagree but we as parents have the final say as far as rules go. Oh to answer your question, when I come upon a smart mouth kid, I tend to ask them how there mother or father is doing. That makes them stop and think for a moment, "Does this person know my mother?"" is she going to tell"
2007-09-20 08:38:47 · answer #2 · answered by justme 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Touchy subject, If there children are rude maybe they were raised by people who do not know how to act there selves. This is usually the case and nothing you can do. Of course but argue your point or just shake your head and feel sorry for them.
2007-09-20 08:32:44 · answer #3 · answered by srb 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Back in the day if you got out of line you'd get smacked by your teacher and then your parents would be called and informed of what you did and then you'd get smacked by your parents. The parents would apologize to the teacher and then drag their child to the school to have them apologize to the teacher. Lesson learned. Now it's a free for all. It's no wonder that the level of learning is atrocious in the public schools. There is no one to put the fear of God into them.
2007-09-20 08:40:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
If I knew the answer to this, I'd become a teacher... as is, it's a profession I will avoid. Parents seems to come in two categories: those who let their children do anything they please and hold the view that their children can do no wrong... and those who keep such a tight rein on their kids that they never actually learn to make their own decisions. For those who are in between - kudos to you!
2007-09-20 08:29:38 · answer #5 · answered by cindylouwho38 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
How old are they? The very young ones I set the boundaries immediately. The older ones (over 8), I give one chance. I privately tell the that their behavior is unacceptable to me, no matter who else allows it. The next and last time, they are not included, invited or even mentioned again.
2007-09-20 08:35:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Treat them with neglect.
2007-09-20 13:46:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋