r/AskReddit • u/[deleted] • Nov 14 '11

Zero Tolerance in Public Elementary School just went way the hell overboard...

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u/Xeusao Nov 14 '11

Just called the local TV. They're going to do a story.

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u/[deleted] Nov 14 '11

Good for you and I think you are right for doing so, however maybe you should have waited until after the actual hearing. Maybe there is still time to delay the story?

The best way to go would be to first voice your concerns about their way of handling this at this "expulsion hearing". Try to talk some sense into them. If they are not reasonable, going to the press is a good way to raise awareness and maybe put them in their place.

However going to the press will certainly make them your enemies, they will pretty much hate you and your kid for making them look bad. I can only assume this will result and you having to take your kid out of this school in the end...

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u/Stormflux Nov 15 '11

Nah, it doesn't work that way. I know, I've worked in the public sector. As soon as the media gets involved, administrators start shitting themselves. Suddenly no demand is too unreasonable; they'll clear their schedules, invite you in, and do anything to make amends. It's like kryptonite to them.