Even though this is the 5th year in a row that I have come across this form in my daughter's backpack, it never ceases to amaze me that this policy is still in existence. In 2011. Heck, it was a shock in 2005, since most communities were out of the stone age a while ago.
In the WCSD Student Code of Conduct, page 34, drum roll please...
Parent or Guardian Notice
Corporal Punishment
Agreement with Parent
I have to check a box- the yes box if I think it is OK for somebody to hit my child (uh, NO), or the no box if I prefer that didn't happen (uh, YES). Then I have to sign this piece of crap and send it back in- and I will have to place it in an envelope so she won't have to see that it might be an option for children to be hit at school.
And, like every year, I will write my little note of outrage that this sort of policy reflects badly on Walton County and does nothing to enhance the educational environment, blah blah blah. What a disgusting, backwards policy.
I encourage all WCSD parents to send in your notes of outrage about this archaic and disturbing policy with your signed form as well. How hard is it to remove this policy?
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78Beach Crab
Until we have National legislation outlawing this school violence parents do indeed need to "opt out." That said in itself in no way prevents this cruelty from happening. Antiquated laws protect these bullies from civil and criminal liability, so as the years pass they become more brazen with time and feel they are immune. They are NOT. More "creative" lawsuits are being filed across the country to hold these abusers accountable for their actions. We must also press organizations such as the ACLU, and Human Rights Watch to target and monitor these schools and backward school systems where these assaults are prevalent. And,, then there is always good Ole' fashioned American Revenge.
Admin
Spare the whip, spoil the child.
Only problem is we would need to start with all the parents who were raised by the TV.
Beach Fanatic
It's only legal to hit someone if they're children and you outweigh them by 100 pounds. Otherwise it's assault and battery and charges can be brought against you. As bad as that is, I can't' see giving this privilege to strangers who don't have the child's best interests at heart. Spanking is an activity that should be practiced by consenting adults, no more. Well, maybe with occasional exceptions, adults hitting kids should be taboo. I certainly think there is something seriously wrong with any adult who would be willing to strike someone else's kids. People like that are sick and shouldn't be allowed to teach, and school systems that allow and even condone that activity are sick and shouldn't be allowed to exist.
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