Reply #100: Identify them.

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Take pictures and try to find out who they are. If they are being disruptive or violent, catch them in the act. Try to find out who they are and name them. It will have to be a collaborative effort in order to post photos and find identities.

It reminds me of something I learned when I was substitute teaching. The kids counted on not being known. They could be very disruptive. Classes could become impossible. I learned to remember their names after one good look at them. I had to work at that skill. When they did something and I called them out on it by name, it startled them and stopped them cold. All but the most recalcitrant would respond, and those few I could send to the office. They also thought I had magical powers because I could recognize them so quickly.

Remember the mob scene in "To Kill a Mockingbird?" A mob was coming confront Atticus and harm Tom Robinson. It is very tense, and then Scout steps out and calls Mr. Cunningham by name. She reminds him about his son. I believe part of the reason the mob left was because it turned them into individuals.

I am not so naive to believe this will solve the problem. However, it is a good tool to use.