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In reply to the discussion: Video Shows Memphis 7-Year-Old Dragged Off School Bus By His Feet [View all]keepleft101
(82 posts)the school would not release the video if the bus was filming. It would be against the law. The kid that was filming the video must have edited the video and cut off the beginning. You can tell the teacher was talking with the child first trying to have the child walk off on his own.
The other thing is the teacher, while showing poor judgment, did not show angry or was not being aggressive with trying to remove the child. He was actually pretty calm. He tried to take the child by the arm but the child pulled away and threw his feet up. Then he tried to carry the kid but the child was grabbing the seat with his hands pulling away and then grabbing the bottom of the seats so he couldn't remove him.
If I was the parent of this child I would be embarrassed. I would be at the school with my kid and I would have him write an apology letter to this teacher. I would have him apologize in person also. Teach the kid to show respect. Use this as a learning tool. Kids make mistakes.
But you know that wont happen. Instead the parent will complain to the school. Maybe sue. The kid will think he was justified in his actions.