Bullying: Why Zero-Tolerance Doesn’t Work
When grown-ups realized bullying was a big, bad problem, they did what they usually do: they banned it. Zero-tolerance. Automatic suspension. Kids forced to sign contracts to report bullies.
Joys of a Burned Finger
Healthy risk is good. Kids are safer when they know how to cope.
My son burned his finger the other day as he was helping me cook. I love it when these things happen. Not the pain, of course. What I love is when kids engage in real life and learn how to cope.