Do you think it is write for kids to get paddeled in school?
409346
No, the teacher should tell the parent, who should handle it.
390328
Yes, but only if they are taught the correct way to use the computer. Like I have an encyclopedia and a dictionary downloaded on my computer. My third grade daughter gets extra credit on her reports all the time. The school also has a web site for homework help. So yes I think the computer is an awesome way for kids to learn.
880797
Yes, lots of kids come here to get help with their homework, for all kinds of reasons I suppose.  Maybe with some of them their parents are too busy to help them.  It makes me a little sad when I see kids on here asking for help with the sorts of things I helped my kids with when they were in school.  \n\nSometimes they get good assistance here, and sometimes people give them rude answers or even incorrect answers.  Using the Internet for all levels of schooling is now a fact of life, so I don't think there is any way to prevent this.   Probably the best thing those of us who are concerned can do is to try to give reasonable assistance and help guide some kids through.  If nothing else some of them will remember that someone helped them, and maybe later on they will pass on that kindness to someone else.
1133666
no, not at all. The special ed students shouldnt be writing papers for other students, that violates proably half of their IEP's and she can be sued and fired. The test answers we had that problem with our school on the teacher handing them all the answers so they would pass and not get held back. That again violates the conduct and you can basically take that to the higher ups, State education. :)
595618
In an ideal world, there wouldn't be such a need. But since schools these days are not requiring spelling and grammar proficiency exams before graduating high school, the level of competence in these areas is going downhill fast!  I am amazed more and more each day at what I see in here and, honestly, those people should be ashamed. There is no excuse for it.
1023140
yep its called being a teenager... we make mistakes, we do stupid things... but at the end of the day it is the individuals choice whether to do it. peer pressure can be a toughy but it's something ppl have to learn to rise above
115177
i think so. as a student with a parent thast cares for my grades and me i look at others and wonder the same thing. nowadays more and more highschoolers are becomeing parents and then they drop out, find an hourly-pay job, and just hope that their child does better than them. they dont care because their parents were high school drop outs and didnt care about them.
440316
This is a very good question. Every time I walk through my child's school, there are a couple teachers that I just want to slap. As for the comment made by, DID I GET ADOPTED, Teachers are suppose to set an example. I have know doubt that there are days and kids that can try their nerves, but this is a part of life, and teaching your classroom how to act and behave badly is just plain wrong! No matter what job you have I have always believed that if the heat is too hot in the kitchen, get out!!!
897151
A good question. I have been reported several times for telling kids to do their own homework.\n\nI really hate it when they will not read a book and want Answerers to report on it for them\n\nI think it is okay if someone needs some help but not to get on here and expect us to write a paper for them or do an analysis or write a poem\n\nI just refuse to answer those questions anymore
33285
My daughter writes things like that alot too. She does it to express her feelings, and it makes her feel better. Writing your emotions down is good therapy when you are depressed, lonely, and things of that nature. It's quite O.K.
105769
Hmm, I believe you answered your own question. I would also agree that too many parents think school is too hard on their children, when the truth is that's the way it supposed to be. It's all about "stretching young minds."
1176784
Yes. The problem is that it's difficult to sound well-educated when one isn't. Welcome to the pacification of America. First, we'll stop teaching English in the classroom, and replace it with self-esteem training. That way, when they can't speak or write cohesively, they won't feel so bad about it. No child gets left behind if none of them go anywhere...
138813
yes of course, any child needs to express themselves weather it is by painting their bedroom, or playing the guitar a little loud, or vigurosly writeing a story that they know will be published.  you also want your child to be happy.  most kids spend a lot of time in their bedrooms cuz it is really the only place that they can call their own.  alowing them to altar it to their liking will allow them to be a little more happy with their surroundings.
592343
Yes.  Unless you are a teacher or live with one, you would never know the hours of preparation that goes into just one day of teaching.  Then there are the hours of grading all those papers, recording them, getting them ready to hand back to the students, etc.  Then you have to average all those grades (I used a computer program) to get the grades that will go on their report cards.  That causes another area that teachers have to deal with -- the parents.  Most of whom don't believe that their precious son or daughter is capable of doing anything wrong let alone get a failing grade on their test or report card.  Must be the teacher's fault.  \n\nSeriously, all that aside, the rewards from the students when the "light goes on" when they get the concept you are trying to get through is worth all the other stuff.  \n\nTeachers who love their job do it for the students and not for the "pat on the back" (even though it is nice to get every once in a while).
452252
Yes, I do believe the things that happen in schools do affect our children.  I also believe this is happening not only in public but also private and parochial schools.  Children are bound to pick things up in a social environment.  Look at us as adults.  We still follow some trends, we drive cars as status icons and we dress and act like our friends of the same economic levels.  Not all things children pick up in school are bad though, where else will they learn social skills and how to interact with their environment.  This allows them to make critical decisions about who they are and who they want to be.  It gives them so say in what is right and wrong rather than constantly being guided.  I think the key is to instill in the children what is right and wrong and establish good relationships w/ them so they will tell you if these social factors affecting  in inappropriate ways.  This way we can assist the child in choosing the right path in life.  In my experience those that came from the catholic schools "came out of their shells" in high school. Good luck
259109
no, i would say so.  when i was in high school i had a lot of extra time on my hands.
278244
I share your concern. Although some people here are not native English speakers, many appear to be from the U.S. and appear unconcerned about the basic tenets of written communicattion. I wonder if writing in such an informal manner will impact the way they communicate when it's important -- like in school or the workplace. I believe you can only learn to write well by practicing writing well. I think some students are in for a big shock when they get to college or enter the workplace because the ability to express yourself correctly, clearly, and succinctly is a major factor in success.