I thought it was amusing it was 5th graders, but the "crime" itself isn't amusing. We had a foster child suffocate to death after having her mouth duct taped shut. Changed our whole Child Protective philosophy and system.
It's dangerous and whatever was going on, it wasn't funny. I can so relate, though, if it was to shut their smart ass mouths. Never do it, but I get it.
Being the child that should have been gagged, put in a straight jacket, and lock in the closet I can understand what you are saying, but no teachers need to just understand doing what might be the best course of action is still illegal as hell!
Absolutely, Bruce. Kids that age are trying, though. That is all I was saying. Not that they should be physically restrained or abused in any way.
I am not a teacher ( THANK GOD! ) but can understand why some teachers go postal.
I wish there was a solution like putting a mute chip in the kid mouth or shocking the parents when their kid is bad... Wait I would have done more to shock my aunt and uncle daily!
Kids are assholes and grow up to be me!
Hate to say it that way and teaching is like police work and is a thankless job that usually only get notice when one bad apple screws things up!
Thanks for being a teacher and I mean it dear...