Why can't kids just be kids?
So, recently I have learned a couple of things about my son's school that I am not terribly pleased about.
1st, they have been restricted to SILENT lunch for two weeks now. This means no talking. NONE. I know this because I went to visit my son at lunch and was myself hushed and reprimanded for talking to Corey and the other kids. I got in trouble for whispering to my son at his lunch break. I had a real problem with this but was told by Corey that it was for one week because the kids had gotten too rowdy during lunch and were failing to use their manners. So they were restricted to silent lunch and lectures on the proper way to use a food tray (ie how to carry them, how to stack them, etc.) Then Corey tells me that it carried on for another week. If it is implemented again this week I will be having a meeting with the principle and formalizing a complaint with the school board. I think my reasons are obvious.
Children have to be quiet during class time. They must remain focused and patient to comprehend their lessons. This is understandable. But they are children and need time to burn energy and socialize. That is why they created recess. Why is it that we understood that hundreds of years ago and are failing to understand that today? I thought we were a country of forward thinkers, who took pride in developement and growth. It seems to me that we are regressing and stifling our future.
Then today, Corey explained to me that the children are not allowed to kick a ball on the school grounds unless it is an organized game of kick ball supervised by a teacher. Uhhh, excuse me? Because it is too likely to result in an injury. WHAT? My son can not kick a ball because it is too dangerous? Um, sorry you lost me on that one. They are allowed to walk home alone, but can not push a ball around with their feet. I am baffled by this one.
What happened to letting kids be kids? We are quietly approaching repression and a very Nazi military form of education. Show no feelings, refrain from communicating, retreat from physical play, hide from any form of competition, deny who you are, what you think, and how you feel. I may sound extreme here, but don't they?
Children should laugh loudly, play hard, express themselves boldly, and follow their hearts fully.
I have real concerns here. Don't you think? ooops ... sorry, I forgot that wasn't allowed. Go about your day blindly following dictated instructions, ignoring your potential, and numbing your soul. It seems to be the way of the future.
1st, they have been restricted to SILENT lunch for two weeks now. This means no talking. NONE. I know this because I went to visit my son at lunch and was myself hushed and reprimanded for talking to Corey and the other kids. I got in trouble for whispering to my son at his lunch break. I had a real problem with this but was told by Corey that it was for one week because the kids had gotten too rowdy during lunch and were failing to use their manners. So they were restricted to silent lunch and lectures on the proper way to use a food tray (ie how to carry them, how to stack them, etc.) Then Corey tells me that it carried on for another week. If it is implemented again this week I will be having a meeting with the principle and formalizing a complaint with the school board. I think my reasons are obvious.
Children have to be quiet during class time. They must remain focused and patient to comprehend their lessons. This is understandable. But they are children and need time to burn energy and socialize. That is why they created recess. Why is it that we understood that hundreds of years ago and are failing to understand that today? I thought we were a country of forward thinkers, who took pride in developement and growth. It seems to me that we are regressing and stifling our future.
Then today, Corey explained to me that the children are not allowed to kick a ball on the school grounds unless it is an organized game of kick ball supervised by a teacher. Uhhh, excuse me? Because it is too likely to result in an injury. WHAT? My son can not kick a ball because it is too dangerous? Um, sorry you lost me on that one. They are allowed to walk home alone, but can not push a ball around with their feet. I am baffled by this one.
What happened to letting kids be kids? We are quietly approaching repression and a very Nazi military form of education. Show no feelings, refrain from communicating, retreat from physical play, hide from any form of competition, deny who you are, what you think, and how you feel. I may sound extreme here, but don't they?
Children should laugh loudly, play hard, express themselves boldly, and follow their hearts fully.
I have real concerns here. Don't you think? ooops ... sorry, I forgot that wasn't allowed. Go about your day blindly following dictated instructions, ignoring your potential, and numbing your soul. It seems to be the way of the future.
posted by Cindy at 1:48 PM
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