school banns ipod

the misspelling was a typo my keyboard is a little too responsive, and our school doesn't teach, in every class but woodshop and band, they say "shut up, sit down, and do your work, due tommorow", the teachers don't even teach, a lot of them resigned too, i finish with work in class with half the class left, i need something to do

Here, in Denmark, where I'm from, kids in high school, like me have a high level of freedom, and high level of responsebility. This means that you can do with your iPod what you want when you want it. However noone uses the during classes as it is considered a sign of disrespect, and it will impact your grades, naturally. And this is regular public schools.

It might change who knows, but for now they're alright.

Here, in Denmark, where I'm from, kids in high school, like me have a high level of freedom, and high level of responsebility. This means that you can do with your iPod what you want when you want it. However noone uses the during classes as it is considered a sign of disrespect, and it will impact your grades, naturally. And this is regular public schools.
If only the schools in North American society had that sort of attitude, it probably wouldn't be an issue.

My wife is a high school teacher, and the problem here is that kids will try listen to their iPods in class instead of doing their work, and ultimately get a failing grade. Then the parents come in and complain that it is the teacher's fault that they are not "motivating" the student. Of course, it doesn't stop at iPods, but rather seems to affect every aspect of their education... If they don't hand in an assignment on time, it must be somebody else's fault.

I'm a firm believe in encouraging personal responsibility. However, one needs the support of the whole community for that to work. When the parents themselves aren't willing to admit that their son/daughter should take responsibility for their actions, then we have a problem.

everyone here, until they banned it, used it in breaks and lunch time and after school, i don't know why they wanted to ban it though
Maybe they wanted you to actually socialize with eachother.

If only the schools in North American society had that sort of attitude, it probably wouldn't be an issue.

My wife is a high school teacher, and the problem here is that kids will try listen to their iPods in class instead of doing their work, and ultimately get a failing grade. Then the parents come in and complain that it is the teacher's fault that they are not "motivating" the student. Of course, it doesn't stop at iPods, but rather seems to affect every aspect of their education... If they don't hand in an assignment on time, it must be somebody else's fault.

I'm a firm believe in encouraging personal responsibility. However, one needs the support of the whole community for that to work. When the parents themselves aren't willing to admit that their son/daughter should take responsibility for their actions, then we have a problem.

This "freedom with responsebility" however works because it extends to all parts of society and situations, permitting people from ages 16 and up, to buy alcohol and tobacco, and get hammered twice every weekend (and they often do) There are certainly drawbacks with this kind of society. (Danish youth is in the top three, in alcohol consumption amongst young people). And I do agree with other poster saying that it will probably never happen in North American societies. How ours is turning in to a nanny-state, as such I will not be surprised the day iPods are banned in school here...sadly.

Heck, I see people listening to their iPods, playing with their cell phones, and drinking soda in my school. Keep in mind that I'm in Middle School.

Nate

If only the schools in North American society had that sort of attitude, it probably wouldn't be an issue.

My wife is a high school teacher, and the problem here is that kids will try listen to their iPods in class instead of doing their work, and ultimately get a failing grade. Then the parents come in and complain that it is the teacher's fault that they are not "motivating" the student. Of course, it doesn't stop at iPods, but rather seems to affect every aspect of their education... If they don't hand in an assignment on time, it must be somebody else's fault.

I'm a firm believe in encouraging personal responsibility. However, one needs the support of the whole community for that to work. When the parents themselves aren't willing to admit that their son/daughter should take responsibility for their actions, then we have a problem.

I agree entirely with you here. The school has a role to step in when the attention of the student is diverted. Pity for those who can observe it though.

My wife is a high school teacher, and the problem here is that kids will try listen to their iPods in class instead of doing their work, and ultimately get a failing grade. Then the parents come in and complain that it is the teacher's fault that they are not "motivating" the student. Of course, it doesn't stop at iPods, but rather seems to affect every aspect of their education... If they don't hand in an assignment on time, it must be somebody else's fault.
Are those the *exact* same parents that b.itch a teacher out for taking away a kid's iPod?

Ugh, I can't stand parents like that. I think they abuse their kids by making excuses for them. And it ruins society, because all those kids will know is how to suckle off mommy and daddy's retirement fund. When mommy and daddy die, they'll just be deadbeats in society. Except for some of them; they'll learn how to get a job and pay money just to exist. All the same, that's a rather harsh wake up, hence why I feel this form of parenting is abusive; as it hurts the child more than anything else (not to mention society as well).

Who's going to hire you when you're 50, you've never had a job, and your sole skill is suckling other people's money? Or, if you have had jobs, and you got fired from them because you didn't do any work.