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Anonymous wrote:Your kid can deal with it. I bet they have to sit at a table with other kids who also got in trouble for some small thing. Let your kid be embarrassed and that will remind them they don't want it to happen again. This is not a big deal.

Requesting a meeting with the principal is ridiculous. If my kid came home and told me this I'd shrug and say "Okay, so you'll remember in the future when you're told to be quiet, to actually BE quiet. It's one day - you can put up with anything for just a day." And I wouldn't give it another thought.

Absolutely not ridiculous. Not letting a second grader blow off some steam during lunch or recess could have far reaching consequences. It is extremely important that they get their bodies moving and let their little brains off the hook for 15-30 min. Otherwise, not much learning occurs during actual instruction time.

Punishing him by isolating him for something like this is so overly dramatic and totally inappropriate.

No, it IS ridiculous. I guarantee you the only way the kids are not allowed to talk for the ENTIRE lunch period is if they're screaming. Most likely they were told to be quiet to hear an announcement being made like, "The soccer field is muddy - stay off and play elsewhere" or "The recycling bins have been moved to this wall." And the kid isn't isolated - you're talking like he's been sent to the hole for a month. He's sitting at a different table for a half hour. This is no big deal.

You don't know how long they've been asked to be quiet, do you? You're just giving teachers the benefit of the doubt. Why not do the same for a 7 year old. Even if he WAS talking when he was told DURING LUNCH not to talk, big deal. It's lunch. They can announce whatever they have to announce during class time. Lunch is to rest, and talk and blow of a little steam. So it IS a big deal in my book.

I've worked in schools, and done lunch duty. I know how the cafeterias of elementary schools work. And if they're being told to be quiet for "the rest of lunch" it means they weren't talking before, but yelling/screaming. So they already blew off that steam you claim is so important. Why on earth would the classroom teacher announce anything about the flow of the cafeteria? Likely the teacher doesn't even know. You are wrong.

Whatever the reason was, the age appropriate punishment for such a minor infraction is not to isolate him for the entirety of lunch the next day.

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Anonymous wrote:Your kid can deal with it. I bet they have to sit at a table with other kids who also got in trouble for some small thing. Let your kid be embarrassed and that will remind them they don't want it to happen again. This is not a big deal.

Requesting a meeting with the principal is ridiculous. If my kid came home and told me this I'd shrug and say "Okay, so you'll remember in the future when you're told to be quiet, to actually BE quiet. It's one day - you can put up with anything for just a day." And I wouldn't give it another thought.

Absolutely not ridiculous. Not letting a second grader blow off some steam during lunch or recess could have far reaching consequences. It is extremely important that they get their bodies moving and let their little brains off the hook for 15-30 min. Otherwise, not much learning occurs during actual instruction time.

Punishing him by isolating him for something like this is so overly dramatic and totally inappropriate.

No, it IS ridiculous. I guarantee you the only way the kids are not allowed to talk for the ENTIRE lunch period is if they're screaming. Most likely they were told to be quiet to hear an announcement being made like, "The soccer field is muddy - stay off and play elsewhere" or "The recycling bins have been moved to this wall." And the kid isn't isolated - you're talking like he's been sent to the hole for a month. He's sitting at a different table for a half hour. This is no big deal.

You don't know how long they've been asked to be quiet, do you? You're just giving teachers the benefit of the doubt. Why not do the same for a 7 year old. Even if he WAS talking when he was told DURING LUNCH not to talk, big deal. It's lunch. They can announce whatever they have to announce during class time. Lunch is to rest, and talk and blow of a little steam. So it IS a big deal in my book.

I've worked in schools, and done lunch duty. I know how the cafeterias of elementary schools work. And if they're being told to be quiet for "the rest of lunch" it means they weren't talking before, but yelling/screaming. So they already blew off that steam you claim is so important. Why on earth would the classroom teacher announce anything about the flow of the cafeteria? Likely the teacher doesn't even know. You are wrong.

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Anonymous wrote:Your kid can deal with it. I bet they have to sit at a table with other kids who also got in trouble for some small thing. Let your kid be embarrassed and that will remind them they don't want it to happen again. This is not a big deal.

Requesting a meeting with the principal is ridiculous. If my kid came home and told me this I'd shrug and say "Okay, so you'll remember in the future when you're told to be quiet, to actually BE quiet. It's one day - you can put up with anything for just a day." And I wouldn't give it another thought.

Absolutely not ridiculous. Not letting a second grader blow off some steam during lunch or recess could have far reaching consequences. It is extremely important that they get their bodies moving and let their little brains off the hook for 15-30 min. Otherwise, not much learning occurs during actual instruction time.

Punishing him by isolating him for something like this is so overly dramatic and totally inappropriate.

No, it IS ridiculous. I guarantee you the only way the kids are not allowed to talk for the ENTIRE lunch period is if they're screaming. Most likely they were told to be quiet to hear an announcement being made like, "The soccer field is muddy - stay off and play elsewhere" or "The recycling bins have been moved to this wall." And the kid isn't isolated - you're talking like he's been sent to the hole for a month. He's sitting at a different table for a half hour. This is no big deal.

You don't know how long they've been asked to be quiet, do you? You're just giving teachers the benefit of the doubt. Why not do the same for a 7 year old. Even if he WAS talking when he was told DURING LUNCH not to talk, big deal. It's lunch. They can announce whatever they have to announce during class time. Lunch is to rest, and talk and blow of a little steam. So it IS a big deal in my book.

It sounds a bit excessive which is why I would want to speak with your child's teacher to get more information. I would NOT be so quick to jump down anyone's throat until I heard more. Regardless of how much you trust and love your child, you ARE only hearing one side of the story.

At a minimum though, I would expect the teacher/school to have emailed you regarding the issue if it warranted such a response. It's certainly worth contacting the school about, but I also wouldn't turn something this small into a huge fight - its not really that big of a deal.

Who is effectuating the punishment? I might reach out to the teacher for more info.

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Anonymous wrote:Your kid can deal with it. I bet they have to sit at a table with other kids who also got in trouble for some small thing. Let your kid be embarrassed and that will remind them they don't want it to happen again. This is not a big deal.

Requesting a meeting with the principal is ridiculous. If my kid came home and told me this I'd shrug and say "Okay, so you'll remember in the future when you're told to be quiet, to actually BE quiet. It's one day - you can put up with anything for just a day." And I wouldn't give it another thought.

Where did I say I was going to request an meeting with the principal??

You didn't - someone else suggested you do that.

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Anonymous wrote:Your kid can deal with it. I bet they have to sit at a table with other kids who also got in trouble for some small thing. Let your kid be embarrassed and that will remind them they don't want it to happen again. This is not a big deal.

Requesting a meeting with the principal is ridiculous. If my kid came home and told me this I'd shrug and say "Okay, so you'll remember in the future when you're told to be quiet, to actually BE quiet. It's one day - you can put up with anything for just a day." And I wouldn't give it another thought.

Absolutely not ridiculous. Not letting a second grader blow off some steam during lunch or recess could have far reaching consequences. It is extremely important that they get their bodies moving and let their little brains off the hook for 15-30 min. Otherwise, not much learning occurs during actual instruction time.

Punishing him by isolating him for something like this is so overly dramatic and totally inappropriate.

No, it IS ridiculous. I guarantee you the only way the kids are not allowed to talk for the ENTIRE lunch period is if they're screaming. Most likely they were told to be quiet to hear an announcement being made like, "The soccer field is muddy - stay off and play elsewhere" or "The recycling bins have been moved to this wall." And the kid isn't isolated - you're talking like he's been sent to the hole for a month. He's sitting at a different table for a half hour. This is no big deal.

Let the school handke it and support the punishment st home. Send signal to your child that school rules are your rules.

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Anonymous wrote:Your kid can deal with it. I bet they have to sit at a table with other kids who also got in trouble for some small thing. Let your kid be embarrassed and that will remind them they don't want it to happen again. This is not a big deal.

Requesting a meeting with the principal is ridiculous. If my kid came home and told me this I'd shrug and say "Okay, so you'll remember in the future when you're told to be quiet, to actually BE quiet. It's one day - you can put up with anything for just a day." And I wouldn't give it another thought.

Absolutely not ridiculous. Not letting a second grader blow off some steam during lunch or recess could have far reaching consequences. It is extremely important that they get their bodies moving and let their little brains off the hook for 15-30 min. Otherwise, not much learning occurs during actual instruction time.

Punishing him by isolating him for something like this is so overly dramatic and totally inappropriate.

Schools need more recess time spread throughout the day. A quick recess right before class starts would do wonders for many

Anonymous wrote:Your kid can deal with it. I bet they have to sit at a table with other kids who also got in trouble for some small thing. Let your kid be embarrassed and that will remind them they don't want it to happen again. This is not a big deal.

Requesting a meeting with the principal is ridiculous. If my kid came home and told me this I'd shrug and say "Okay, so you'll remember in the future when you're told to be quiet, to actually BE quiet. It's one day - you can put up with anything for just a day." And I wouldn't give it another thought.

Absolutely not ridiculous. Not letting a second grader blow off some steam during lunch or recess could have far reaching consequences. It is extremely important that they get their bodies moving and let their little brains off the hook for 15-30 min. Otherwise, not much learning occurs during actual instruction time.

Punishing him by isolating him for something like this is so overly dramatic and totally inappropriate.

Anonymous wrote:Your kid can deal with it. I bet they have to sit at a table with other kids who also got in trouble for some small thing. Let your kid be embarrassed and that will remind them they don't want it to happen again. This is not a big deal.

Requesting a meeting with the principal is ridiculous. If my kid came home and told me this I'd shrug and say "Okay, so you'll remember in the future when you're told to be quiet, to actually BE quiet. It's one day - you can put up with anything for just a day." And I wouldn't give it another thought.

Where did I say I was going to request an meeting with the principal??

Your kid can deal with it. I bet they have to sit at a table with other kids who also got in trouble for some small thing. Let your kid be embarrassed and that will remind them they don't want it to happen again. This is not a big deal.

Requesting a meeting with the principal is ridiculous. If my kid came home and told me this I'd shrug and say "Okay, so you'll remember in the future when you're told to be quiet, to actually BE quiet. It's one day - you can put up with anything for just a day." And I wouldn't give it another thought.

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Anonymous wrote:What school district? If this is FCPS, I'd request a meeting with the principal and break out the regulations. Being removed from the table seems like a level 2 sanction. I'd ask what made this a level 2 violation and demand to see the paperwork. Basically, I'd try to waste as much of their time as I could because I'm petty

No. Her kid broke a rule and will have a consequence. This is life. Better to learn now than later.

OP here... I don't disagree that they should have a consequence. I just think it's a bit extreme. They are serving their punishment (lol sounds like prison) over lunch today. I'm not intervening, but I do disagree with the punishment. But I disagree with any punishment meant to embarrass or shame.

All punishments embarrass or shame. So basically schools should be a free for all.

All punishments do not embarrass or shame. They should DISCIPLINE...teach...not humiliate a kid. But your syllogistic error in reasoning is amusing; nice false conclusion.

OP here, I agree. This is also how we parent. It's not a free for all, but I do not shame a SEVEN year old for age appropriate mistakes and behavior.

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Anonymous wrote:What school district? If this is FCPS, I'd request a meeting with the principal and break out the regulations. Being removed from the table seems like a level 2 sanction. I'd ask what made this a level 2 violation and demand to see the paperwork. Basically, I'd try to waste as much of their time as I could because I'm petty

No. Her kid broke a rule and will have a consequence. This is life. Better to learn now than later.

OP here... I don't disagree that they should have a consequence. I just think it's a bit extreme. They are serving their punishment (lol sounds like prison) over lunch today. I'm not intervening, but I do disagree with the punishment. But I disagree with any punishment meant to embarrass or shame.

All punishments embarrass or shame. So basically schools should be a free for all.

All punishments do not embarrass or shame. They should DISCIPLINE...teach...not humiliate a kid. But your syllogistic error in reasoning is amusing; nice false conclusion.

exactly. consequence does NOT equal punishment

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Anonymous wrote:What school district? If this is FCPS, I'd request a meeting with the principal and break out the regulations. Being removed from the table seems like a level 2 sanction. I'd ask what made this a level 2 violation and demand to see the paperwork. Basically, I'd try to waste as much of their time as I could because I'm petty

No. Her kid broke a rule and will have a consequence. This is life. Better to learn now than later.

OP here... I don't disagree that they should have a consequence. I just think it's a bit extreme. They are serving their punishment (lol sounds like prison) over lunch today. I'm not intervening, but I do disagree with the punishment. But I disagree with any punishment meant to embarrass or shame.

All punishments embarrass or shame. So basically schools should be a free for all.

All punishments do not embarrass or shame. They should DISCIPLINE...teach...not humiliate a kid. But your syllogistic error in reasoning is amusing; nice false conclusion.