November 14, 2009 by Lynn
When you hear about children taking naps at school, do you picture something like this?
I used to.
Yesterday, Girl’s science teacher was out sick, so they had a substitute. Unfortunately, some of the kids weren’t paying proper attention; but, rather than scream “SHUT UP!” at the kids, the woman turned off the lights and insisted that all of the kids put their heads on their desks for naps. Then she proceeded to patrol the room, on the lookout for open-eyed non-nappers.
Yep.
As an atheist – and former Christian homeschooling parent – I blog (mostly) about the social-political aspects of religious fundamentalism, especially as it impacts the education and socialization of children.
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ah shucks.
Her sub is allowed to turn off all the lights??
There’s only a few strict rules that I have to follow as a sub and one is that I am NEVER allowed to turn off all the lights.
Even if I’m playing a movie, I have to leave at least some on.
It drives the kids nuts and I’ve gone to extremes to toe the line, but cut the glare.
It’s probably good that the lights were off since Girl and her friend were both trying desperately to muffle their laughter in the sleeves of their sweaters. :/
Do the schools just go out of their way to look stupid? Kids this age often already think all adults are idiots. Do the administrators and teachers have to prove it?
Nance
I had that happen to me a few times in high school. But mostly there were 1 or 2 classes each year where I quite literally slept through. And still got A’s.
Michelle:
Enforced naps in high school? I may have actually liked that. :) The only naps I ever took were voluntary, in 4th period Geometry (right after lunch).
Nance:
I understand how difficult and rude some kids are and I know that there are teachers like Meg who are doing a great job; I just don’t get why some teachers seem to go out of their way to drive this wedge. My daughter started school this year as a blank slate and ideal student: highly motivated to participate and learn and do her best. So far, she has maintained a positive attitude — in spite of some of her teachers. :/