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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why aren’t teachers allowed to implement consequences to kids flinging chairs?[/quote]

I keep seeing this mentioned, I've worked in schools for over 15 years, can only recall one incident a desk was knocked over, is this a situation being exaggerated?[/quote]

When you’re in a class with a child that flips desks, it happens many times a year.[/quote]

Okay, but how common is that. [/quote]
My first grade daughter witnessed a classmate throw a chair several times this year. Today a boy in her class tackled the classroom teacher and started punching her.
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Zero consequences I bet.[/quote]

My understanding is the boy has special needs so can consequences be given? What consequence could be given to a six or seven year old?[/quote]
Your understanding is wrong, as usual.[/quote]

FACT. I am a teacher. We dealt with a serious physical alteration. Principal recommended suspension, central office said it was not permitted due to an IEP. The IEP was for speech... Elementary school principals have their hands tied.[/quote]
What needs to happen at what level to get more support around this (separation/meaningful consequences for violent students). Federal law? State law? Dept of Ed? School Board? Central Office? I think many would advocate for more common sense around these issues but do not know what needs to happen for it to return.[/quote]

Why don't you want to get more support for children and families so that these events don't happen in the first place? We all know schools skip that part right now.[/quote]

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