Middle school bans hugs

[kingbob]

I'm afraid you are missing the point of childhood.  I childs growth occurs in steps, like steps on a ladder to success (forgive the cliche).  To say that they dont know true love is simply not correct.  they may not understand what it takes for marriage, but think for a second that about how one gets to marriage.  through trials and errors.  these children are begining to learn about one emotion that can only be mastered, or learned to its full extent, by simply trying it out.  there is no one recipe for learning how to love, ad by taking away loves building blocks, the schools are in effect, contradicting their true nature, and this a place for children to learn and grow, in all aspects of their life  :)

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Well said.

[Larney]

Well said.

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Indeed, they missed April by a month. NEWSFLASH: APRIL FOOLS DAY IS OVER YOU IDIOTS.

[theMaxx]

There's also this thread about a buritos been mistaken for a gun.....

:wacko:

[Ji@nBing]

Welt they didn't have much choice. I mean, it starts out with hugs, and the next thing you know it escilates into fornicating!!!

[+M2Ys4U Subscriber¹]

how retarded.

[lav-chan]

Me and my friends hug all the time. This would not go over well for us~ :/

ALSO:

"It's so evil!" said Amma, with so much emotion that her silver hoop earrings started swinging with her hand expressions. "It's so mean."

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[Timmah Veteran]

OMG, just when I thought the human race couldn't get any more retarded, WE HAVE BANNED HUGGING!  :blink:

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:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

People really do get dumber and dumber...

[Colin-uk Veteran]

lmao, is this real ? omg... :rofl:

[davemint]

this country gets stupider and stupider :laugh:

[Storm]

Thats not fair :(

[Malisk]

What the hell... Hugs are among important things to give expression for emotions, and this could have a negative impact. Heck, hugs aren't even sexual. What are they trying to create -- a child prison?? This will do no good to their school results at least, or whatever they're trying to achieve, more like the opposite. Hugging is a social thing to many, and this sounds very bad to me.

Sixth-grader Amma Maya, 12, said teachers on Thursday told her and her classmates that hugs between girls need to be limited to a couple of seconds, and they can only put their arms around one another's shoulders.

WHY!? :pinch:

Im sorry but I dont see the point of 13 year olds dating anyways. None of them understand true love, so why bother?

I remember my childhood and I did. Maybe you didn't though. I guess it has to do with how far you've "matured", but please don't speak for everyone. Besides, hugging is far from about showing "true love"; that's why friends do it. It's more about expressing friendship.

Well my elementary didnt exactly ban hugging but the teachers didnt like it.

Again, WHY NOT!? :pinch:

Did it remind them they weren't liked in THEIR life and they got jealous, or what the hell is their problem?

And any religion that think showing your love and friendship to others is being wrong, is a damn stupid religion.

Edited May 2, 2005 by Jugalator

[Gowcra]

I hug lots of people that I don't date.  I'd be ****ed if hugging was banned at my university.  Obviously, that wouldn't happen, but still.  I think hugs are good for the soul.

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:yes: HOW TRUE :yes:

[+Nik Louch Subscriber²]

Agenda for today's parent/teacher meeting:

1) Minutes from last meeting

2) Litter on playing field

3) Ban hugs

4) Burn all the books

Anything else?

Oh yes, I forgot Poland!

[El Bourricot]

This somehow strongly reminds me of Donnie Darko.

[kribby]

what?? no ban for oral? ;)

This reminds me of that school district that kicked girls out of school for wearing a thong.....anyways, the school system worries too much about distractions. The people who want to graduate will graduate, and the people who want to drop out will drop out, no if ands or buts

[samg]

what?? no ban for oral?  ;)

This reminds me of that school district that kicked girls out of school for wearing a thong.....anyways, the school system worries too much about distractions.  The people who want to graduate will graduate, and the people who want to drop out will drop out, no if ands or buts

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well maybe a few BUT's. BIG ONESSSSS!

[SaLiVa]

this country gets stupider and stupider :laugh:

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You are proof.

[Julius Caro]

While I do agree with the sentiment that pre-teens and young teens do not entirely represent any actual relationship, as it is increasingly a way to be 'cool,' I feel that it is another way of experiencing social relationships. Schools have emerged not only as academic centres, but also as a social environment. Students are finding out their identities and moving through puberty. They must learn how to interact with their peers, especially the opposite sex. Banning anything only restricts one's growth.

I remember being in grade eight. I was so social-conscious, I wanted to look cool. I wanted to get chicks, despite that even then I knew those young relationships were worthless, and I was so awkward. It was a learning experience, but I'm glad I'm past it. Why restrict the lives of these young individuals? It is so politically correct at schools it's frustrating.

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Exactly what I wanted to say. :p

I find it pathetic that the school says they banned hugs because they want students to focus their attention on their academic duties. As if hugs were to drive people crazy or something... it's not that big deal! And I'm sure hugs help people evolve in social relations.

[kirk26]

Man oh man. Only 12 years left here in USA until my children turn 18 and I'm outa here.

[Fred Derf Veteran]

This reminds me of that school district that kicked girls out of school for wearing a thong.....anyways, the school system worries too much about distractions.  The people who want to graduate will graduate, and the people who want to drop out will drop out, no if ands or buts

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Well, thongs worn by catholic school girls are a bit more of a problem. They're thinking of moving from skirts to skorts around here.

[qkslvr221]

Man oh man.  Only 12 years left here in USA until my children turn 18 and I'm outa here.

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If I may ask, where are you going? I've contemplated the same thing, and I cant seem to find many other alternatives...

[Nose Nuggets]

i dont even consider huging a display of efection. there are plenty of chics i hang out with and we hug when we meet. i dont think kids should be making out at school, wether there 8 or 28, school isent the place for that. but huging? you friggin loons.

[Xtreme $niper]

Well, thongs worn by catholic school girls are a bit more of a problem.  They're thinking of moving from skirts to skorts around here.

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They've already banned skirts in my school board.

[Le_gin]

now THAT is rediculous.

[zachman123]

The hug ban happened at my middle school too (and a short shorts, sagging, too high shirt, too thin string on tops, etc.). They also started taking away all of our rights after that as well.....

God that school was hell.

edit: Oh yea, I forgot about the "If you pick up a snowball during winter you're in trouble" rule too.