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Originally Posted by blankall
His anecdote involved a child who was habitually striking other children.
There's more leniency here, as we're dealing with children, but no one is allowed to physically assault someone else. If some kids can't help themselves from striking other people, it's something that needs to be dealt with. As soon as they turn 12, they could be getting criminal records. I don't see how a teacher is equipped to deal, with what is criminal matter.
What about the psychological issues that are likely to develop in the kids who are the victims of these assaults?
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I agree with the issues, I just don’t see kicking kids out as a viable solution. It works for the rest of the kids in the class, but it hangs that one kid out to dry, and decreases the likelihood of them becoming a functional member of society. Unfortunately there is nothing you can do to fix the support, or lack thereof, that kids get from home.
I personally think we should be increasing the supports available in schools, including behavioural specialists being present, rather than asking teachers to teach and try to be behavioural specialists at the same time. They aren’t equipped to do that, and the whole class suffers as a result.