Why is it that whenever there is an issue with certain people in our society, lawmakers or “leaders” go to extremes and swing the pendulum 180 degrees in order to stop problems?
All they are doing is making the rest of us pay for someone else’s mistakes!
Perfect example: In a Virginia middle school, the administrators have enacted a “no-touch” rule. No touching between students…at all…ever. The offenders face a hefty punishment if they do.
No touching, means literally that; no handshakes, no high-fives, no hugs or anything. The administrations’ reasoning? High-fiving can lead to several kids getting involved, and someone might get “bonked” in the head and it’s too much trouble. The no handshake excuse is that handshaking is considered a gang activitiy. Hugs? No way…too intimate.
You have to watch this video with the administrator attempting to reason why there is no touching. A 13-year old boy is under suspension for giving his girlfriend a quick a-frame hug. Read more.
Psychiatrists have discussed the importance of human contact, especially to children who are still growing physically and emotionally. No wonder our kids are so screwed up when it comes to emotional health!
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