'We see children as pestilent' Adults are suffering from ephebiphobia - fear of young people - says psychologist and TV presenter Tanya Byron, and it is destroying a generation's chances. We live in a decaying age. Young people no longer respect their parents. They are rude and impatient. They frequently inhabit taverns and have no […]
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Fear of youth is worse than ever, says says psychologist and TV presenter Tanya Byron
Prom canceled after lesbian's date request
A Mississippi county school board announced Wednesday it would cancel its upcoming prom after a gay student petitioned to bring a same-sex date to the event. "Due to the distractions to the educational process caused by recent events, the Itawamba County School District has decided to not host a prom at Itawamba Agricultural High School […]
Detention for Wearing Breast Cancer Bracelet
Nick Morgan is a 15-year-old freshman in South Glens Falls, New York. He has an aunt with breast cancer and another aunt who died from the disease. Consequently, Nick supports Breast Cancer Awareness. He wears a bracelet that says “I (heart) boobies (Keep A Breast)” In March, 2010, his science teacher took offense at the […]
High School student tasered after refusing to go to the principal's office
A 17-year-old Ypsilanti High School student was tasered today after police say he refused to go to the principal’s office. Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Department spokesman Derrick Jackson said the student was being unruly in the hallway and was being escorted to the principal’s office by school Deputy John Campbell. Jackson said the student yanked away […]
Seen Not Heard: How obscure security makes school suck
By James Stephenson I graduated from Virginia's public schooling system two years ago, but my memories of it are fresh. After all, my little sister is still there. Being a kid today sucks. I couldn't tell you if it sucks more or less than other generations because I wasn't a part of them. But I […]
Pledge of Allegiance apology will come from Montgomery teacher
A Montgomery County teacher has agreed to apologize to a 13-year-old student whom he reprimanded and sent to the office for twice refusing to stand during the Pledge of Allegiance, said a lawyer who represents the student. The unidentified student was embarrassed and humiliated after the teacher called a school security officer to escort her […]
Facebook Comment Leaves 2 Girls Suspended From Area High School
Parent Says Student Should Not Be Kicked Out Of School OAK GROVE, Mo. -- School officials said two girls have been suspended because of what one of them posted on her Facebook page. But the girl's parent said it's the issue is freedom of speech, regardless of what happened at school because of it. Megan […]
Jeffersonville middle school student suspended for touching pill
The parents of a Kentuckiana seventh grade student say their young daughter was suspended from school for doing exactly what she's been taught to do for years - to just say no to drugs. The girl did not bring the prescription drug to her Jeffersonville, IN school, nor did she take it, but she admits […]
13-Year-Old and Family Deported Over 46 Cents
by Alex DiBranco At a San Francisco school, a 13-year-old boy hit another youth and took 46 cents by him. He says the punch was meant as a joke, and the harassed student was unhurt; he apologized and returned the loose change. I have strong feelings against bullying, and I'm not even a fan of […]
FBI investigates allegations webcam used to monitor student
The FBI has opened an investigation into allegations that a Pennsylvania school official remotely monitored a student at home, a law enforcement official with knowledge of the case told CNN on Saturday. The official, who asked not to be identified, said the FBI became involved in the case after a family filed a lawsuit against […]
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