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The Whole Class Suffers

One kid kicks the chair.
Everyone loses recess.
Children begin to despise Kid One.
Teacher explains peer pressure is best way to control Kid One.

Kid One loves Her Power.
Kid One relishes everyone loses recess.
Kid One kicks over six chairs and throws the computer 
Breaking it into smithereens. Whole class gets whooped.

Principal speaks to teacher, who is now also despised by students.
Principal is optimistic there will be a change.
Teacher will not back down.
Teacher has no other power but her Kingdom, not about to give in.

Kid One breaks window by throwing a desk through it.
Whole class loses recess for three months.
All parents are sent a part of the bill to pay
To punish their children for not pressuring Kid One to stop.

Teacher still has her job.
Height of injustice...

Copyright © Caren Krutsinger | Year Posted 2019

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Arturo Michael Date: 3/31/2019 8:10:00 AM You stated it in ink...let it be a record for future generations...situations like these can be life and death one day... Login to Reply Caren Krutsinger Date: 3/31/2019 10:54:00 AM Yes, because even teachers can bully.

Lady Labyrinth Date: 3/31/2019 7:35:00 AM I have this vivid recollection of being brought before the class as an example of recalcitrance and made to stand outside the classroom. The teacher used to scratch his balls in front of everyone and I called attention to it (i'll never forget his name, I doubt the rest of the class will have either, Jack Noden)...detention ensued for a week. I loved detention. I could write my stories...and the characters, OMG. Login to Reply Caren Krutsinger Date: 3/31/2019 10:55:00 AM I love it when teachers scratch their balls in front of the class. It is even more exciting when you tell the principal and he jumps up and demostrates and says "like this?" and explains how "natural it is". I have worked for some winners.

Ann Gilmour Date: 3/31/2019 7:07:00 AM Goodness a really powerful write Caren and I can see why the other students get so frustrated and angry - are these teachers on a other planet?!!!!? With kindest thoughts Ann xx Login to Reply Caren Krutsinger Date: 3/31/2019 10:55:00 AM Yes, Ann, they are, and I do wish some would return.