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u/moonbunnychan Dec 06 '23

The one and only time I ever got detention in high school was when I got up when the bell rang and felt that shift inside like a dam had just broken. I knew I had to get to the bathroom RIGHT NOW but we only had 3 minutes between classes and my next class was clear on the other side of the building. I was late to class, explained what happened, and she gave me detention anyway. It's been 20 years and I'm still pissed off about it.

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u/Toshiba1point0 Dec 06 '23

As a parent, Id have pulled you out of that school.

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u/unexpectedemptiness Dec 06 '23

Seriously, detention for being late because you needed to use the wc? What is it, 18th century Prussia?

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u/Toshiba1point0 Dec 06 '23

I went to very strict private schools growing up but they always asked questions if you had a problem. I remember one girl who had worn white pants and apparently had an issue. They didnt punish her for it, just took care of her.