U.S.: What are we teaching our kids?

Recalling a few earlier discussions here, concerning similar
situations, I am posting this that I found in the local scandal
rag this morning. It was in a column by one of our rabble-
rousers, but it poses a good question.

The Situation: A Fifth Grader happens to witness the theft of
a test answer sheet by some others. If he tells then, he will
be targeted and probably hurt. Naturally scared, he goes home,
and talks to his folks about it. The next morning, he does
report the incident to the school authorities.

The Result: _He_ is placed on 5 day no-recess, 5 day community
service, and 5 day lunch detention. (No word about the others.)
His crime? Not telling _fast_ enough.

The Lesson: According to him "Never tell the truth. Ever."

Knowing this columnist, he has more than likely distorted some
of the facts. However, knowing the school system where this
occurred, he may _not_ have.

So, again, I ask: "What are _we_ teaching our kids?"

YiS,

Chuck Bramlet, ASM Troop 323,
Firebird District, Grand Canyon Council, Phoenix, Az. Member DNRC
I "used to be" an Antelope! WEM-10-95 mailto:chuckb@aztec.asu.edu
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