According to the U.S Supreme Court, “Students do not shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech and expression at the schoolhouse gate."
Just like every where else in the U.S we have laws and rules. If we go against those laws or rules we will have consequences. If we are in a school we have to go by the school’s rules, and also the laws still apply to us. If students do not follow the rules, they will have consequences such as detention or suspension. Why can’t student cuss out the teacher and treat the teacher without respect?
Well, in my opinion the first thing that would come to mind is it isn’t polite and would really hurt their feelings. I think it’s because we live in a civilized community. According to Dictionary.com, the definition of civilized is “Polite, well-bred; refined; having an advanced and humane culture.” Even if you want to say something that will hurt someone’s feeling you can’t because it just isn’t the right thing to do. Yes, we have many freedoms, but God has also given us the common sense to be responsible for our mouth and what comes out of it.
They always say practice safe sex, but I say PRACTICE COMMON SENSE!
What do you think would happen if we were allowed to be disrespectful to teachers and adults without any consequences for us?
Stuff
12 years ago
Holly-- I agree with you on this issue (especially in the case of the amazing educators you have at Crittenton!)...but sometimes I think it's justified to protest against what "civilized" society thinks is right. Not long ago, it was considered disrespectful in polite society for african americans to sit at the front of the bus!
ReplyDeleteWe definitely need to practice common sense in schools and elsewhere, which usually means showing due respect-- but ever so occasionally that means not caring what people think is polite or not.
Thanks for this post! You have a great perspective.
-Rachel
(World Wide Workshop)