I don't see it being valuable. It does nothing to change behavior and I see the same repeat behaviors occurring over and over from the same kids. Detention to me is a waste of time, students and teachers.
I like Tena's idea...community service. alice -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of TLP Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 4:36 PM To: MT; Lit Site Subject: [LIT] detentions Are detentions a worthwhile way of addressing behavior issues? -- Tena _______________________________________________ The Literacy Workshop ListServ http://www.literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/lit_literacyworkshop.org. Search the LIT archives at http://snipurl.com/LITArchive _______________________________________________ The Literacy Workshop ListServ http://www.literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/lit_literacyworkshop.org. Search the LIT archives at http://snipurl.com/LITArchive
