>at the middle school orientation he nicely raised his hand and >asked the >principal how long detention was. BRAVO! these are the kids that make it so much more fun. i had to meet with two very concerened parents whose 9 year old son, in my class, had forged his father's signature on a 'note' from his italian teacher. i could hardly stifle my laugh - as teacher i had already 'spoken' to raffaele, as an eternal schoolboy i couldn't help but admire his nerve. yours alan (mr. bomber) bowman headteacher the international schoolof venice

