Yes, but even a child does not need trainging to do those things.
Why do they need training from when they start school until the end of school (through high school?)?
And while it isn't demeaning I bet good money that most janitors would switch to being a doctor or lawyer if they could. Let's not hide that. But that really isn't the relevant question here. Should they be forced into a job? Are they allowed to just not do it and sit and play with boxes? That is contrary to what defines free labor.
-Rudey
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Originally posted by ktsnake
You ever taught a special ed class?
I've subbed in several. I don't think it makes me an expert, however, I do have at least a glimpse of what goes on in there.
I sub in a very traditional suburban type school district. The Special Ed kids basically sit in a room all day, playing preschool games. Not really learning much of anything. Think of a grown person that's at the level of around a 5 year old physically but with hormones. Pretty volatile sometimes.
Each kid's different, but in many cases, yes, if you can teach them to mop, use a dust mop, pick up trash, etc.. you're doing the best you can for them. I guarantee you the kids do not give a damn about a "dignified" job. The most dignified they'll ever get *IF* they can find work is the most menial and simple tasks... like janatorial work.
Ya'll should listen to yourselves. You make janatorial work sound so freaking demeaning. There are tons of hard working folks out there who actually do this for a living. It's just as respectable, if not more respectable than many jobs and it sure as hell beats being a ward of the state in terms of "respectability".
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