First-grader accused of sexual harassment – Metro – The Boston Globe.
Why do administrators of Tynan Elementary school classify a kick or punch in the groin as sexual harassment? It seems entirely unrelated to sex, but maybe these people like the stuff that hurts.
The story? Seven year old Mark Curran says that a another kid on the school bus, had choked him, and stole his gloves. He claims to have kicked the kid in the groin in response to the choking, because he couldn’t breathe.
Whether or not the story is exactly as told, Mark has a letter from the school saying that he violated codes of discipline related to sexual harassment and endangering the physical safety of another student, because of that strike to the groin.
Most schools, including those Pharmer’s kids attend, will punish those who defend themselves from assault. The desired response is to take a beating, and then tell the administrators. This of course ensures further beatings, since the administrators do not have the ability to provide protection.
Kids who are forced to defend themselves need to make the effort really worth the punishment which will ensue.
Do your kids a favor and find a good Karate school for them. Start early. Pharmer’s kids have been at it for a decade or more. So far, their school years have been pretty peaceful.
