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Because obviously those suicide rates were to do with red pens as opposed to something actually bordering on sensible. Why is this an issue rather than thigns like bullying where teachers and staff aren't allowed to do enough to stop it?
What country does he work/live in, Nate? Either that or it's the particular school. We're in the UK here, but at my school that sort of thing is fine, and only said to try to help the student improve. Either way, that kinda rule does nothing but hinder it.
All this wrapping up kids in protective tape has a much more detrimental effect than a positive one, I believe. Just another thing to add to the "this tree is a threat to someone who might try to climb it." type thing. Sort of thing I did, it builds character and such, it's not like I'm missing a limb, and if not allowed to do those thigns, they're just going to be given the impression that all these things that were previously a normal part of childhood are now to be fearful of. If I ever have kids, I'll probably end up trying my best to get them to stay calm at the site of a conker on the floor or something, the rate these things are going. Thank god most people are sensible and oppose this shit.
Raise your hand if you now feel suicidal from reading this.
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This sort of aggression will not stand. If you ever attack me like this again I will see to it that you are talked to in a nonthreatening, encouraging way. That'll learn ya.
I was always disappointed when I had a paper returned to me and it was covered in red pen. This was because I knew that meant I did a shitty job, though. If they switched it to another color I would still know I did a shitty job and it would still scar me for life. I prefer being patted on the head no matter what the quality of my work was.