Student suspended for facebook slam against teacher

[Ooh La La]

Yeah, but here's the thing. In the end it's still a CHILD doing something stupid. Eventually he wised up, realized it was a mistake, and took down the page. It was taken down. Who hasn't said something stupid as a kid? He obviously learned his lesson, but suspension simply isn't acceptable when it doesn't occur on school grounds.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by Ooh La La

Yeah, but here's the thing. In the end it's still a CHILD doing something stupid.

And that's why he can be held accountable by his high school (and parents).

The same goes for ADULTS who do stupid things on facebook and are held accountable in the workplace or college/university.

Originally Posted by Ooh La La

Eventually he wised up, realized it was a mistake, and took down the page. It was taken down before school the next day. Who hasn't said something stupid as a kid?

Kids these days have been allowed to fly off the handle and that is partly due to the Internet and excuses being made for their behaviors.

He created a fan page. Children only learn lessons when the excuses end and there are negative consequences for their behaviors. I am glad that his school is punishing him and not leaving it up to the parents. If his parents are smart, they will also punish him, including making him close his facebook account. I don't think children should have myspace and facebook, anyway.

[DaemonSeid]

Originally Posted by Ooh La La

Yeah, but here's the thing. In the end it's still a CHILD doing something stupid. Eventually he wised up, realized it was a mistake, and took down the page. It was taken down before school the next day. Who hasn't said something stupid as a kid? He obviously learned his lesson, but suspension simply isn't acceptable when it doesn't occur on school grounds.

Correction...it was up for 5 days.

5 days 50 hits...do the math.