tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163441833245663827.post2737970764021522239..comments2024-03-28T10:49:14.510-05:00Comments on Horizons: Is this the face of a criminal?Nancy LeTourneauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12614317154146836694noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163441833245663827.post-16381473678212818792012-04-25T07:00:22.895-05:002012-04-25T07:00:22.895-05:00I'm clearly not on the fence about this one. A...I'm clearly not on the fence about this one. A 6 year old temper tantrum is clearly not a criminal matter and therefore not a law enforcement issue. <br /><br />On what else can be done - the first thing I would recommend is that teacher's education programs need to start including courses in behavior management. It was a shock to me to find out that the vast majority of them don't. <br /><br />And secondly, I have to wonder what this means:<br /><br /><i>The teachers, including the principal and counselors are frustrated because legally, their hands are tied, they can't effectually disipline him without risking getting into trouble.</i><br /><br />If they're referring to corporal punishment, that of course is totally ineffective so its a good thing. But otherwise, someone needs to provide them with information on what effective discipline strategies can be in a case like this and they need to implement it. There are volumes of information available on that so I can't summarize it all here. But it is a professional's job to know.Nancy LeTourneauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12614317154146836694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163441833245663827.post-55946707813617332462012-04-25T00:42:07.039-05:002012-04-25T00:42:07.039-05:00I'm on the fence about this one. My neice is ...I'm on the fence about this one. My neice is dealing with a 7 year old who has been exhibiting violent behavior towards his teachers and classmates. They have spoken to his mother and found that she has serious issues herself. The teachers, including the principal and counselors are frustrated because legally, their hands are tied, they can't effectually disipline him without risking getting into trouble. Also, they can't teach the other students because they are dealing with his behavioral problems so the children suffer in the process. They are hoping and praying that they can send him somewhere else before the new school year begins.<br /><br />Can anyone here tell me what else can the school do in cases like this? Before I can pass any judgement, I need to know more than about a 6 year-old getting arrested, what are the details behind this that compelled the school to call the police.<br /><br />IrisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163441833245663827.post-88185986841650425052012-04-25T00:03:24.561-05:002012-04-25T00:03:24.561-05:00This is insane. I signed the petition. Thank you...This is insane. I signed the petition. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, Smartypants.sjterridnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163441833245663827.post-35208059150172248612012-04-24T21:25:19.676-05:002012-04-24T21:25:19.676-05:00Thanks for this. I will be looking in Georgia.Thanks for this. I will be looking in Georgia.eveingeorgiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01633540780387757620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163441833245663827.post-67788312952422249492012-04-24T19:51:45.518-05:002012-04-24T19:51:45.518-05:00I, too, have an AA child with Aspergers Syndrome. ...I, too, have an AA child with Aspergers Syndrome. We were very blessed to get her into a special school that treats it. These schools are very difficult to find and then get the school system to pay. I hope you succeed in getting your child into a safe environment.<br />Smilingl8dyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163441833245663827.post-77542386846760504432012-04-24T14:01:54.660-05:002012-04-24T14:01:54.660-05:00This really worries me. My grandson has been diagn...This really worries me. My grandson has been diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome. Temper flare-ups are symptomatic of this condition.<br /><br />What this trend portends for him is that because he is black, his condition may not be considered. We live in Georgia and this really worries me.<br /><br />Thanks for focusing us on this, Smarty. My family will be ever more vigilant because of it. I am also going to donate.eveingeorgiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01633540780387757620noreply@blogger.com