Has our intelligence dropped to zero already?

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Originally Posted by Catwoman

Teachers are in a unique position. They have full responsibility of the child during class time, essentially assuming the role of parent. --snip-- Not all that fair.--snip--

Yep.

Originally Posted by Catwoman

The teacher in the video responded appalingly to the situation--snip--

Double yep.

Originally Posted by Catwoman

--snip -- In this sense that she was restricted, yes she technically did her job right, did what she was supposed to, what was acceptable.

Following the letter of the law and not the spirit. Weak.

Originally Posted by Catwoman

--snip--It should never get to the stage of violence. It is possible to control it before it happens, but you do need incredible perception and people/child skills, which not many people have. If it does come to the point of a child throwing punches etc, restrain the overacting little brat! Teach them, don't pander to them.

Well put. I agree with you Catwoman.