When a person is ill due to smoking, drinking, or bad eating habits, doctors do not judgmentally refuse to give treatment. They still do the best they can to take care of the problem, while at the same time pursuing effective preventive programs.
When children act poorly in school, the most effective remedies should be employed. I think it would be unprofessional if an educator sidestepped the issue by judgmentally emphasizing the question of "Where Are The Parents". For whatever reason - the reality is that a problem exists, and it should be dealt with in the most effective manner possible. For some kids, in some instances, suspension may very well be the most effective method, I do not know. What does the research say about this issue? I can only hope that suspensions are meted out as the professionally considered best management practice. I pray that suspensions are never given as a lazy, callous, judgmental or punitive reaction. Do suspension programs result in more kids becoming productive adults, or don't they? Dave Stack Harrison _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
