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BigV - as a parent - if my child is throwing an uncontrollable fit in school like this, they would rather deal with the cops than me. but the problem is that achild who behaves like this probably doesn't have a proper framework of discipline at home.

but as a parent, if my child does acts out that terribly that a teacher, a principal, and a cop see fit to handcuff - then so be it. i am not the suing type if they chose to restrain him themselves (within reason), but i know that there are many out there just looking for an excuse to sue so i wouldn't blame them. i know that, as a parent, if my child was one of the other children sitting in their seats, annoyed, disturbed, and probably afraid of the little freakshow kid, i would be seriously pissed if they HADN"T used whatever means necessary to get that little brat out of the room.

keep in mind that we aren't talking about a teacher walking up to a student who is quietly drawing and thinking "hmmm, i wonder what they would look like in handcuffs?"
the child went berserk. the teacher responded - ineffectively - but to the extent of their abilities at the time.

as a teacher? i would hope that i would have been able to diffuse the situation before i got that far, but i would not pick up that child and hug them and try to soothe them when they are in that condition unless i knew exactly how the parents would view that - because one little brat is not worth my time, money, or energy in court.