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It's only a great question if you lack critical thinking skills, imagination and experience. There are many things a teacher could do instead of withholding recess. First, the kid could walk laps instead of playing with her friends. During free time in class - when a kid gets to choose the activity she wants to do - she could instead to her homework. The kid could do homework during lunch (eat and work at the same time). If misbehaving, the kid could eat lunch at a different table away from everyone. The kid could eat lunch in the office or with the guidance counselor. There are many other ways work and misbehavior could be addressed depending on the issue and age of the child. If the only thing you know how to do is withhold recess, you have no business being in the teaching profession. [/quote]

Shaming the child by making them eat lunch alone?  Rather than missing five minutes of recess to finish work he/she should have already finished?  Have you ever heard of "natural consequences"?

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