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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There is a reason that none of us have heard of schools throwing merit-based social functions and that is because it is an idiotic idea.[/quote]

Well I've heard of it, just not in this area. Schools where I grew up have done this for as long as I can remember. Is the middle school honor roll pizza party really not a thing in this area? Of course, schools in the district where I grew up also did a once-a-semester bowling party as part of the character ed program - kids with no detentions/demerits/suspensions and who got acceptable participation grades were eligible. I thought it was great as a student, and I'm inclined to still think that way now. The primary function of school is learning, which is primarily assessed by grades, so I guess I don't see anything all that idiotic about an occasional fun reward for the students who earn sufficiently good grades. It's interesting to learn about the different viewpoints generated by this though, it brings up a lot of potential issues I hadn't previously considered.[/quote]

Well their weren't helicopter mommies when we grew up. DC area is full of them putting in their 2 cents all day long to the school, teachers, etc....  Horrible. [/quote]

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