While I agree that it is a bit ridiculous to agree to something and then go running to the media when it happens, I believe the article said that the school has only enforced this policy a few times. Maybe they don't really make a big deal about it. Whenever I've enrolled kids in school (only a few times for my niece) they give you a handbook, you sign something saying you agree to it's policies and sign thirty million other things at the same time. I don't know how it was at this school though. Maybe she signed it, expressed concern to the receptionist who told her not to worry about it it really never happens anyways. I don't know.
I agree with Euromonkey. It seems easy to tell someone else how to best deal with their kids. The school would have been better off involving the mother earlier in the correction process and then she could handle it how she sees fit. I think expecting parents to be involved in their kids behavior at school is great. Requiring it even. But to say, "Here's two paddles. Pick one and spank your kid in this office before you leave here," is ludicrous. Paper or not.
I love Tref's editing text. As a Christian I get so sick of people misusing the "spare the rod" verse. Out of context much? Although I'd hate for this to turn into a religious debate too!
