I could care less what they choose but this attitude of, "I will do what I want, and you should let me do it in school" is a load of crap.
Do what you want, at home. At school, follow the rules, or GTFO. Is that so hard for people here to comprehend?
I just want everyone to know that I do value my education. I'm almost finished with my 2nd year of college at the moment. With my last couple comments on this topic, I am referring to the petty way most of the faculty of high schools handle issues. At least thats the way it was at my high school. And from the the OP's original story, it looks like that is the way it is among other high schools also. I greatly value my education because without it, I will go nowhere in life. I'm 20 years old and I am majoring in nursing. The thing about the college classes I've taken so far, is that the instructors value the independence and privacy of their students. If the student doesnt take the class seriously, then the instructor fully acknowledges that that is the student's fault and no one else's. High school teachers are not like this from my experience. They strip the students of any independence and give a vibe like "it's my way or the highway". And this causes students to rebel and do things out of line. If the student decides to not pay attention and stay on their phone during class, then thats their fault, let them fail and learn the hard way.
I Honestly dont know if this had anything to do with my attitude in school. but my dad put up with nothing, if i were to disrespect my teachers or adults in general. i would get my behind torched lol. Now that im grown and look back at it im glad i was raised like that beacouse im put me on the right path. The cop was saying if the kids really wanted to have sex ect. ect. if enough ambition is there they will find any way to do it. He may not allow it but at least hes not ignorant and naive. But you have to parent them alwase and give them something positive to look up too. Like thier father or older bother. That has kept me in line all these years and i pray my children are like thier daddy when it comes with respect and attitude =)
I like this.
An ex-cop telling us that kids these days usually make the right deicison, then goes on to say that sex, smoking pot, and other crap is going on in the classrooms. Thats actually been mentioned a few times in this thread.
Contradict much?
I like this.
An ex-cop telling us that kids these days usually make the right deicison, then goes on to say that sex, smoking pot, and other crap is going on in the classrooms. Thats actually been mentioned a few times in this thread.
Contradict much?
I didn't say it was OK, and I'm not saying it's not OK. Kids, PEOPLE are going to do what they are going to do. I just try to guide them in the direction I FEEL is right.
After 20 years of being a cop, and I'm female by the way, I'd rather have them having protected sex, talking on the phones IN CLASS, and smoking the occasional joint then them raping babies, joining gangs, murdering their parents (who where to stupid to notice that their child was having problems) and planning and committing Columbine High School massacres!
Kids today ARE more responsible than you think and I still don't think the OP did anything wrong!
hahahaha this is so funny!!! Everyone is getting so worked up! ....
hahahaha this is so funny!!! Everyone is getting so worked up! ....
You are right and I apologize. I just saw so many jumping on the OP about his texting in class without taking everything into consideration.
I had a flash back to the days I'd get called to someones house about a problem with their child and all I wanted to do was shoot the parent and give the kid a hug.
The OP apologized to the teacher. I thought the he handled the situation with maturity.