Fights at school

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Anonymous wrote:When my DC was in middle school couple of years back they recorded a fight but did not post on social media. They did share the video with friends. My DC was reprimanded for recording the fight and asked to delete the video. I now think it was to protect the principal and the school’s image more than anything.

No. It’s not. There isn’t a conspiracy theory. We want to discourage (teacher here) this type of behavior. If we normalize it, then any video out there will become a record of someone’s behavior. I personally tell my students to never ever share. #1. You don’t know the whole situation. #2 Video can be edited and posted to show an entirely different story. #3 what stays
on the internet is forever. #4 now you are in trouble too! It’s a tenant of digital literacy to be mindful of what you share. Please remind your kids about the importance of social media and cell phone safety. They really don’t want today’s mistakes (really learning experiences) to affect them possibly down the road.

Well when you (teachers and the administration) start doing a better job of protecting our kids while in your care, I'll wholeheartedly support you in this digital literacy load of crap you just spewed. Until then, I totally believe that you all are just trying to CYO. You can't even make the students put their phones down during class in fear of them attacking you.

This is true. Another teacher here. Yesterday a student said FU to me during class because I asked him to remove his phone from the desk and put it in his backpack. And he refused to put his phone away and there was nothing I could do because there are literally no rules at my hs. Admin does absolutely nothing

Why don’t you parent your little jerks so they don’t do this?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:When my DC was in middle school couple of years back they recorded a fight but did not post on social media. They did share the video with friends. My DC was reprimanded for recording the fight and asked to delete the video. I now think it was to protect the principal and the school’s image more than anything.

No. It’s not. There isn’t a conspiracy theory. We want to discourage (teacher here) this type of behavior. If we normalize it, then any video out there will become a record of someone’s behavior. I personally tell my students to never ever share. #1. You don’t know the whole situation. #2 Video can be edited and posted to show an entirely different story. #3 what stays
on the internet is forever. #4 now you are in trouble too! It’s a tenant of digital literacy to be mindful of what you share. Please remind your kids about the importance of social media and cell phone safety. They really don’t want today’s mistakes (really learning experiences) to affect them possibly down the road.

Well when you (teachers and the administration) start doing a better job of protecting our kids while in your care, I'll wholeheartedly support you in this digital literacy load of crap you just spewed. Until then, I totally believe that you all are just trying to CYO. You can't even make the students put their phones down during class in fear of them attacking you.

This is why your kid needs me to teach him how to act in society.

He really doesn't though. He is polite, he puts his phone away in class, his teachers all tell me he is respectful and polite. But I also teach him to think critically. And one way to protect himself without using violence is to have his phone with him and record interactions that are threatening his safety. I'm sorry you don't want to be accidentally recorded not doing your job.

Are you ok? I’m glad your kiddo turned out ok. Believe me. I have experienced a few of you before. Crazy parents with awesome kids. Please get a life. I don’t care about you. I know what I’m doing thanks.

And believe me I have experienced lazy, entitled, careless teachers such as yourself. Can't be bothered to do your job.

You sound like a lunatic.

No, I'm just a parent who shouldn't have to worry about my kid's safety when he goes to school.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When my DC was in middle school couple of years back they recorded a fight but did not post on social media. They did share the video with friends. My DC was reprimanded for recording the fight and asked to delete the video. I now think it was to protect the principal and the school’s image more than anything.

No. It’s not. There isn’t a conspiracy theory. We want to discourage (teacher here) this type of behavior. If we normalize it, then any video out there will become a record of someone’s behavior. I personally tell my students to never ever share. #1. You don’t know the whole situation. #2 Video can be edited and posted to show an entirely different story. #3 what stays
on the internet is forever. #4 now you are in trouble too! It’s a tenant of digital literacy to be mindful of what you share. Please remind your kids about the importance of social media and cell phone safety. They really don’t want today’s mistakes (really learning experiences) to affect them possibly down the road.

Well when you (teachers and the administration) start doing a better job of protecting our kids while in your care, I'll wholeheartedly support you in this digital literacy load of crap you just spewed. Until then, I totally believe that you all are just trying to CYO. You can't even make the students put their phones down during class in fear of them attacking you.

This is true. Another teacher here. Yesterday a student said FU to me during class because I asked him to remove his phone from the desk and put it in his backpack. And he refused to put his phone away and there was nothing I could do because there are literally no rules at my hs. Admin does absolutely nothing

Why don’t you parent your little jerks so they don’t do this?

That would be a start. But teachers aren't the parents so they can't "parent"

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When my DC was in middle school couple of years back they recorded a fight but did not post on social media. They did share the video with friends. My DC was reprimanded for recording the fight and asked to delete the video. I now think it was to protect the principal and the school’s image more than anything.

No. It’s not. There isn’t a conspiracy theory. We want to discourage (teacher here) this type of behavior. If we normalize it, then any video out there will become a record of someone’s behavior. I personally tell my students to never ever share. #1. You don’t know the whole situation. #2 Video can be edited and posted to show an entirely different story. #3 what stays
on the internet is forever. #4 now you are in trouble too! It’s a tenant of digital literacy to be mindful of what you share. Please remind your kids about the importance of social media and cell phone safety. They really don’t want today’s mistakes (really learning experiences) to affect them possibly down the road.

Well when you (teachers and the administration) start doing a better job of protecting our kids while in your care, I'll wholeheartedly support you in this digital literacy load of crap you just spewed. Until then, I totally believe that you all are just trying to CYO. You can't even make the students put their phones down during class in fear of them attacking you.

This is why your kid needs me to teach him how to act in society.

He really doesn't though. He is polite, he puts his phone away in class, his teachers all tell me he is respectful and polite. But I also teach him to think critically. And one way to protect himself without using violence is to have his phone with him and record interactions that are threatening his safety. I'm sorry you don't want to be accidentally recorded not doing your job.

Are you ok? I’m glad your kiddo turned out ok. Believe me. I have experienced a few of you before. Crazy parents with awesome kids. Please get a life. I don’t care about you. I know what I’m doing thanks.

And believe me I have experienced lazy, entitled, careless teachers such as yourself. Can't be bothered to do your job.

You sound like a lunatic.

No, I'm just a parent who shouldn't have to worry about my kid's safety when he goes to school.

Then stop running your idiot mouth and actually bull a relationship with your kids teachers. Idiot.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When my DC was in middle school couple of years back they recorded a fight but did not post on social media. They did share the video with friends. My DC was reprimanded for recording the fight and asked to delete the video. I now think it was to protect the principal and the school’s image more than anything.

No. It’s not. There isn’t a conspiracy theory. We want to discourage (teacher here) this type of behavior. If we normalize it, then any video out there will become a record of someone’s behavior. I personally tell my students to never ever share. #1. You don’t know the whole situation. #2 Video can be edited and posted to show an entirely different story. #3 what stays
on the internet is forever. #4 now you are in trouble too! It’s a tenant of digital literacy to be mindful of what you share. Please remind your kids about the importance of social media and cell phone safety. They really don’t want today’s mistakes (really learning experiences) to affect them possibly down the road.

Well when you (teachers and the administration) start doing a better job of protecting our kids while in your care, I'll wholeheartedly support you in this digital literacy load of crap you just spewed. Until then, I totally believe that you all are just trying to CYO. You can't even make the students put their phones down during class in fear of them attacking you.

This is why your kid needs me to teach him how to act in society.

He really doesn't though. He is polite, he puts his phone away in class, his teachers all tell me he is respectful and polite. But I also teach him to think critically. And one way to protect himself without using violence is to have his phone with him and record interactions that are threatening his safety. I'm sorry you don't want to be accidentally recorded not doing your job.

Are you ok? I’m glad your kiddo turned out ok. Believe me. I have experienced a few of you before. Crazy parents with awesome kids. Please get a life. I don’t care about you. I know what I’m doing thanks.

And believe me I have experienced lazy, entitled, careless teachers such as yourself. Can't be bothered to do your job.

You sound like a lunatic.

No, I'm just a parent who shouldn't have to worry about my kid's safety when he goes to school.

Then stop running your idiot mouth and actually bull a relationship with your kids teachers. Idiot.

You sound super sane yourself. I think I'll take your advice

[Anonymous]

*build. I really can’t stomach “parents” coming on here and attacking the wrong people for no reason.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When my DC was in middle school couple of years back they recorded a fight but did not post on social media. They did share the video with friends. My DC was reprimanded for recording the fight and asked to delete the video. I now think it was to protect the principal and the school’s image more than anything.

No. It’s not. There isn’t a conspiracy theory. We want to discourage (teacher here) this type of behavior. If we normalize it, then any video out there will become a record of someone’s behavior. I personally tell my students to never ever share. #1. You don’t know the whole situation. #2 Video can be edited and posted to show an entirely different story. #3 what stays
on the internet is forever. #4 now you are in trouble too! It’s a tenant of digital literacy to be mindful of what you share. Please remind your kids about the importance of social media and cell phone safety. They really don’t want today’s mistakes (really learning experiences) to affect them possibly down the road.

Well when you (teachers and the administration) start doing a better job of protecting our kids while in your care, I'll wholeheartedly support you in this digital literacy load of crap you just spewed. Until then, I totally believe that you all are just trying to CYO. You can't even make the students put their phones down during class in fear of them attacking you.

This is true. Another teacher here. Yesterday a student said FU to me during class because I asked him to remove his phone from the desk and put it in his backpack. And he refused to put his phone away and there was nothing I could do because there are literally no rules at my hs. Admin does absolutely nothing

Why don’t you parent your little jerks so they don’t do this?

That would be a start. But teachers aren't the parents so they can't "parent"

But apparently to Dawn on this site, it’s the teachers” fault. Can’t have it both ways. Parent your kids people! Then we will have safer schools.

[Anonymous]

Just to add in - there is a theory that fighting is worse because the kids video and share it. It encourages the behavior. Personally, I think phones should not be allowed in schools. Spoken as a teacher and a parent.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When my DC was in middle school couple of years back they recorded a fight but did not post on social media. They did share the video with friends. My DC was reprimanded for recording the fight and asked to delete the video. I now think it was to protect the principal and the school’s image more than anything.

No. It’s not. There isn’t a conspiracy theory. We want to discourage (teacher here) this type of behavior. If we normalize it, then any video out there will become a record of someone’s behavior. I personally tell my students to never ever share. #1. You don’t know the whole situation. #2 Video can be edited and posted to show an entirely different story. #3 what stays
on the internet is forever. #4 now you are in trouble too! It’s a tenant of digital literacy to be mindful of what you share. Please remind your kids about the importance of social media and cell phone safety. They really don’t want today’s mistakes (really learning experiences) to affect them possibly down the road.

Well when you (teachers and the administration) start doing a better job of protecting our kids while in your care, I'll wholeheartedly support you in this digital literacy load of crap you just spewed. Until then, I totally believe that you all are just trying to CYO. You can't even make the students put their phones down during class in fear of them attacking you.

This is why your kid needs me to teach him how to act in society.

He really doesn't though. He is polite, he puts his phone away in class, his teachers all tell me he is respectful and polite. But I also teach him to think critically. And one way to protect himself without using violence is to have his phone with him and record interactions that are threatening his safety. I'm sorry you don't want to be accidentally recorded not doing your job.

Are you ok? I’m glad your kiddo turned out ok. Believe me. I have experienced a few of you before. Crazy parents with awesome kids. Please get a life. I don’t care about you. I know what I’m doing thanks.

And believe me I have experienced lazy, entitled, careless teachers such as yourself. Can't be bothered to do your job.

You sound like a lunatic.

No, I'm just a parent who shouldn't have to worry about my kid's safety when he goes to school.

Then stop running your idiot mouth and actually bull a relationship with your kids teachers. Idiot.

Because you don't sound unhinged? I hope you're not a teacher. You're toxic.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:What happens if your child films a fight at school during school hours? Do they get in trouble for filming it?

Tell your child not to record fights.

My child didn’t record it. My child was the victim unfortunately.

Get copies and take it to the police. I'm sorry that happened to your child.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When my DC was in middle school couple of years back they recorded a fight but did not post on social media. They did share the video with friends. My DC was reprimanded for recording the fight and asked to delete the video. I now think it was to protect the principal and the school’s image more than anything.

No. It’s not. There isn’t a conspiracy theory. We want to discourage (teacher here) this type of behavior. If we normalize it, then any video out there will become a record of someone’s behavior. I personally tell my students to never ever share. #1. You don’t know the whole situation. #2 Video can be edited and posted to show an entirely different story. #3 what stays
on the internet is forever. #4 now you are in trouble too! It’s a tenant of digital literacy to be mindful of what you share. Please remind your kids about the importance of social media and cell phone safety. They really don’t want today’s mistakes (really learning experiences) to affect them possibly down the road.

Well when you (teachers and the administration) start doing a better job of protecting our kids while in your care, I'll wholeheartedly support you in this digital literacy load of crap you just spewed. Until then, I totally believe that you all are just trying to CYO. You can't even make the students put their phones down during class in fear of them attacking you.

This is true. Another teacher here. Yesterday a student said FU to me during class because I asked him to remove his phone from the desk and put it in his backpack. And he refused to put his phone away and there was nothing I could do because there are literally no rules at my hs. Admin does absolutely nothing

Why don’t you parent your little jerks so they don’t do this?

That would be a start. But teachers aren't the parents so they can't "parent"

But apparently to Dawn on this site, it’s the teachers” fault. Can’t have it both ways. Parent your kids people! Then we will have safer schools.

I guess I'm the Dawn (whatever that means). I would love it if kids were parented better. I would LOVE it if teachers had control over their classrooms and lunchrooms. But as things stand right now, the teachers' hands are tied when it comes to disciplining the actual offenders (the violent kids) so they want to punish the kids who shine the light on the issue by teaching them "good digital practices."

1) we all know that doesn't translate into real world. Living with phones and no privacy when you're outside of your own home is just the new normal.
2) as long as the administration (and some teachers) are not doing enough to protect the non-violent kids, I will advise my kid to film anything violent that happens around him.

I'm sorry you can't see how I'm supporting both teachers AND my kid, but I am.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What happens if your child films a fight at school during school hours? Do they get in trouble for filming it?

Tell your child not to record fights.

My child didn’t record it. My child was the victim unfortunately.

Get copies and take it to the police. I'm sorry that happened to your child.

Agree. Get copies of the video as evidence and take it to the police. MCPS will not help you or your child.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:When my DC was in middle school couple of years back they recorded a fight but did not post on social media. They did share the video with friends. My DC was reprimanded for recording the fight and asked to delete the video. I now think it was to protect the principal and the school’s image more than anything.

No. It’s not. There isn’t a conspiracy theory. We want to discourage (teacher here) this type of behavior. If we normalize it, then any video out there will become a record of someone’s behavior. I personally tell my students to never ever share. #1. You don’t know the whole situation. #2 Video can be edited and posted to show an entirely different story. #3 what stays
on the internet is forever. #4 now you are in trouble too! It’s a tenant of digital literacy to be mindful of what you share. Please remind your kids about the importance of social media and cell phone safety. They really don’t want today’s mistakes (really learning experiences) to affect them possibly down the road.

Well when you (teachers and the administration) start doing a better job of protecting our kids while in your care, I'll wholeheartedly support you in this digital literacy load of crap you just spewed. Until then, I totally believe that you all are just trying to CYO. You can't even make the students put their phones down during class in fear of them attacking you.

This is why your kid needs me to teach him how to act in society.

He really doesn't though. He is polite, he puts his phone away in class, his teachers all tell me he is respectful and polite. But I also teach him to think critically. And one way to protect himself without using violence is to have his phone with him and record interactions that are threatening his safety. I'm sorry you don't want to be accidentally recorded not doing your job.

Are you ok? I’m glad your kiddo turned out ok. Believe me. I have experienced a few of you before. Crazy parents with awesome kids. Please get a life. I don’t care about you. I know what I’m doing thanks.

And believe me I have experienced lazy, entitled, careless teachers such as yourself. Can't be bothered to do your job.

You sound like a lunatic.

No, I'm just a parent who shouldn't have to worry about my kid's safety when he goes to school.

Then stop running your idiot mouth and actually bull a relationship with your kids teachers. Idiot.

Because you don't sound unhinged? I hope you're not a teacher. You're toxic.

I’m a parent and seeing random people on here attack innocent people makes me so freaking mad! Honestly I am fed up with so much in the system but it’s not the teachers!!! They run the system. They do so much and always get the brunt of angry parents. My DS is in high school and only his 2nd grade teacher I didn’t care for because she seemed to favor girls and punish boys. Please! Be mindful. Yes. I was unhinged because she made me mad. I don’t understand how someone just attacks someone randomly when they were just offering some inside advice. I appreciate it! Not that wacko!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just to add in - there is a theory that fighting is worse because the kids video and share it. It encourages the behavior. Personally, I think phones should not be allowed in schools. Spoken as a teacher and a parent.

As a parent I appreciate being able to talk to my child. The school needs to suspend kids for fighting. Simple.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Just to add in - there is a theory that fighting is worse because the kids video and share it. It encourages the behavior. Personally, I think phones should not be allowed in schools. Spoken as a teacher and a parent.

As a parent I appreciate being able to talk to my child. The school needs to suspend kids for fighting. Simple.

Hard agree. I wish all phones could be locked away during school hours.