e-mail from the classroom

[topaz]

I think this is the new generation's version of writing lines on the blackboard:

Dear Mom & Dad,
I had to stay in for recess because I was making the other kids laugh in
class by saying silly things loudly. I will try to behave next time by not
talking loudly in class.  Of course, the temptation will be too much, but I
will still try hard.  I will be respectful to my teacher.

From,
Morgan

Unfortunately I'm just the wrong person to impose discipline on this one. Especially if I keep giggling whenever I think about it.

Comments

[naiad.livejournal.com]

Tee hee!

I understand why they withhold recess as punishment for misbehavior - after all, it wouldn't have much effect to threaten them with missing math class! - yet I've always found it ironic that the very kids who usually receive this punishment are the ones who most need to go outside and run around.

[keyne.livejournal.com]

What you said.

Tim, the school nurse has extra meds -- I know, because I delivered more two days ago. Why didn't they send him in to take some?

[qwrrty.livejournal.com]

You know, that's an excellent question. I think I'll bring it up with the teachers and see if there's an alternative form of discipline we need to apply.

As I recall, having to sit down and send an email to the parents is stage 2. Stage 3 is a parent-teacher conference. Sigh.

[innerdoggie.livejournal.com]

How about "boot camp" instead of recess? That way you'd burn off energy, but it would be bossy and regimented and not free-form like recess.

Then again, some people would probably love boot camp and it wouldn't be punishment.

[blk]

Actually, my 10-year-old would probably be MUCH more motivated to not get this if he had to miss math class. He has to miss recess a lot, and his teachers have totally noticed "it doesn't seem to be much of a punishment..."