R.I.P. Scout26
I wasn't actually thinking of cultural misuse of homeschooling, but of several families and homeschoolees of my acquaintance for whom homeschooling has become an expression of the parents' desire to build small clones.
Ok, I have to ask...Are you shooting for clones, Ned, or individuals who have beliefs similar to yours? One's normal (and human nature), the other's unhealthy...
Teachers aren't afforded completely self-defense either. They can indeed get in trouble if they physically restraint or fight back against a violent student.
Violent, sure. But one act of concentrated violence stopped every future act of violence. Viola, efficiency. My philosophy changed to NEVER attack first, but always reply to an attack with overwhelming and extremely disportional violence in order to stop future violence. It has served me quite well in my career and life thus far.
Not true, at least not in all instances.My wife's a special ed teacher, and is actually certified in restraining violent/unruly kids.And yes, she's in Texas now, but got her certification in *gasp* CALIFORNIA!