4th graders who flunk reading have faces marked

[CoffeeCat]

14. But to a child--missing recess is very concrete and almost measurable to them...

This teacher set up a false choice--because in a child's mind missing recess is so awful to them. This is their only time to socialize, get fresh air and to have fun outside, during their seven hour day. It's easy to say--I'll take the other punishment.

I don't think these kids--who are only eight and nine years old--really understood the ramifications of the alternative or knew how they would feel when a mob of kids marks up your face and humiliates you.

It's like asking an eight-year old--Do you want to have your bike taken away, or do you want to do some welding with a blow torch by yourself? It was an unfair choice, but I think the teacher knew that.

This should have NEVER been an alternative. Humiliating children and singling them out--when they are trying their best--is not humane. It is disgusting.