And this is why charter schools and private schools are thriving. My kids are in school right now, and they would NEVER get away with behavior like this. There have to be consequences!

And before you cite my privilege for being able to make this choice - note that I’m a struggling writer and massage therapist, and my husband does part time book keeping and is a martial arts instructor. It’s effing tough to pay tuition for 2 kids, but it’s an investment in social emotional intelligence and self discipline that we’ve chosen to prioritize. The public school systems are in trouble. I feel for the teachers!!

Yes, we have the privilege of choice and the option of a great school. But we aren’t silver spoon folks.