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backscatter712

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11. That's what I'm thinking.

Reply to bossy22 (Reply #7)

Mon Feb 18, 2013, 09:54 PM

Feb 2013

I've seen no actual science that links aggression-mimicking play with real violence. In fact, I'd suggest it has a role of teaching kids where to draw the line between acceptable play and behavior that gets them in trouble.

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Zero tolerance or zero sense? Kids' suspensions over imaginary weapons renew debate [View all] The Straight Story Feb 2013 OP

Ok, I get that common sense should prevail. But listen up public, this is the real message. MichiganVote Feb 2013 #1

Zero tolerance is not about being scared shitless...its more like being wittless ProgressiveProfessor Feb 2013 #13

Like I said, common sense should prevail. MichiganVote Feb 2013 #14

Stupid, totalitarian mentality. nt Deep13 Feb 2013 #2

Exactly. We have a water-cooler dictator who doesn't care how many kids she hurts. n/t backscatter712 Feb 2013 #8

In this case, the school's action seems about right. surrealAmerican Feb 2013 #3

A two week suspension for such a young child is ridiculous. Marrah_G Feb 2013 #4

I guess that may be too long, given his age. surrealAmerican Feb 2013 #5

A two week suspension is an idiotic way to deal with this. backscatter712 Feb 2013 #6

It's not about the toy gun. surrealAmerican Feb 2013 #9

Two weeks for running around and chasing other kids? backscatter712 Feb 2013 #10

in general, Zero sense bossy22 Feb 2013 #7

That's what I'm thinking. backscatter712 Feb 2013 #11

Ridiculous. And ridiculous. OceanEcosystem Feb 2013 #12