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Do you feel that disciplining kids today is easier or harder than back in the day? Why? Who's fault is it to blame?
lostsubteacher ersonally,

I feel like, for teachers and paraprofessionals, disciplining kids today is a lot more difficult than it was when I was younger. For instance, when I was in middle school, teachers were allowed to physically punish students (usually with a paddle) as part of the disciplinary regime. It did seem unfair at the time, but, as I loo...See More
May 28, 2012
Dancefever On 5/20/12, Chris wrote: > Do you feel that disciplining kids today is easier or > harder than back in the day? Why? Who's fault is it to > blame?

Harder. Too much freedo
Jun 13, 2012
Retired Teacher Much harder today! "Back in the day" teachers used to have parents' support. If the student was punished in school he would receive additional punishment at home. Now, there is no support for the teacher. Any punishments or forms of discipline are usually overturned by the principal in response to parents' complaints! Also, kids today are so street...See More
Jun 17, 2012


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