My son went to his first class this morning and then I met him at the doctor's office for a quick checkup. He told me that a girl in his class had been suspended for something she posted on a blog. She had called one of her teachers a B--ch on a blog. This was done on her home computer. Someone saw it, printed it, and then gave it to the teacher. She was given 5 days home suspension and 5 days inschool suspension. This was definately done from her home computer and not at school because she was complaining about how long a particular homework assignment was taking.
I in no way think this is acceptable behavior, but I am not sure I believe the school was right either. If it were my child then I would certainly want the school to notify me and I would gladly come in and talk with them but then I think I should be the one to hand out the punishment. If this takes place in my home I don't understand why the school should be able to step. Others may disagree and that is why I would like opinions. It may make me feel differently if I heard others views.
Once again, this is not my child, just a classmate of his so I really don't have any stake in it at all. Would just like to know how to handle a situation like this if it ever happened in my family. Thanks. |
