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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]One thing that I've observed over the years, on DCUM and in real life:  among a certain group of NW DC parents, there is a huge desire to see harsh punishment for kids involved in even the slightest amount of misbehavior, circumstances be damned, at Hardy or Wilson.  I often wonder why they are so bloodthirsty.[/quote]

It isn't a matter of being blood thirsty but a matter of age and continual problems. By middle school and definitely by high school kids know how to behave and what expectations are at school. They have had 7+ years of schooling to know what is expected. When they act out at that age it is a choice. Kids (and parents) are tired of it by then. I can tell you from our Deal feeder school, the kids who were a problem in grades 3-5 are still the most likely to be problems at Deal and Wilson. It is amazing to me.

That said Deal doesn't do harsh punishments like Hardy. There are suspensions but Deal is much more creative on punishments which don't include suspensions. With kids at Wilson now I am all about the harsh punishment. I just want them out. They are not only disruptive but some are dangerous.

But where do you send them?[/quote]

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