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FlamesAllTheWay · 06-02-2013, 05:36 PM

Situation seems somewhat a product of our take no responsibility/lawsuit culture. School is probably scared the kid gets hurt stepping in and then they get blamed and sued for his injuries.

I would have thanked the kid but reminded him (and the rest of the kids) to always go look for help/teacher if it all possible. Story ended well and for sure good on the kid but I understand if you don't want to encourage this sort of "heroic" behaviour in young children.

Punishing him is totally ridiculous though.

06-02-2013, 05:36 PM	#2
FlamesAllTheWay #1 Goaltender Join Date: Aug 2002 Exp:	Situation seems somewhat a product of our take no responsibility/lawsuit culture. School is probably scared the kid gets hurt stepping in and then they get blamed and sued for his injuries. I would have thanked the kid but reminded him (and the rest of the kids) to always go look for help/teacher if it all possible. Story ended well and for sure good on the kid but I understand if you don't want to encourage this sort of "heroic" behaviour in young children. Punishing him is totally ridiculous though. __________________ "Lend me 10 pounds and I'll buy you a drink.." Last edited by FlamesAllTheWay; 06-02-2013 at 05:41 PM.