Almost everyone has heard of the zero tolerance policies many schools use. By these policies there is no warnings, no sympathy, and no extenuating circumstances. Any and all violations result in the harshest punishment available. Too often this results in ridiculous punishments. Like the straight A student being suspended for taking her birth control.
But could [...]
Maybe I’m too sensitive, but this just made me sick. Via Post-Tribune:
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Supreme Court has reversed a woman’s 2006 battery conviction for whipping her 11-year-old son with a belt or extension cord, holding that she was reasonably exercising parental discipline.
In a 4-1 decision, the court ruled that Sophia Willis’ use of discipline [...]
This week’s Works For me Wednesday is an unusual themed one. We’re sharing what doesn’t work for us. I’ll admit I was stumped to think of something worth sharing. most of what doesn’t work is pretty obvious and not worth sharing, other things that I could really write about would stir up hurt feelings and [...]
