tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post4973428463677374152..comments2024-03-27T23:08:37.825-07:00Comments on Laws of Gravity: ForewarnedLiz A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-57407783183236670962016-04-02T03:51:33.296-07:002016-04-02T03:51:33.296-07:00Goodness that at such an age they still have such ...Goodness that at such an age they still have such an issue. Anna (herding cats-burning soup)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17422129120413380189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-38152177837622549042016-03-25T16:45:11.655-07:002016-03-25T16:45:11.655-07:00Well, five-year-olds are a different kettle of fis...Well, five-year-olds are a different kettle of fish. Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-85645295345185027542016-03-25T15:15:47.178-07:002016-03-25T15:15:47.178-07:00I had a class of five year olds the other day who ...I had a class of five year olds the other day who came to me straight after sport. They ALL needed to go to the toilet and I was warned not to be taken advantage of but no way was I going to risk an accident.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174682655234764319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-84116458508841565962016-03-25T14:06:49.323-07:002016-03-25T14:06:49.323-07:00Ironically, it's not an issue at the continuat...Ironically, it's not an issue at the continuation high school. The restroom policy there is very lenient. Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-54921073720982089702016-03-25T00:48:12.447-07:002016-03-25T00:48:12.447-07:00My last school was particularly tough (bog standar...My last school was particularly tough (bog standard public high school, with students who I think could possibly challenge the ones from the Continuation High School, it was normal to be dealing with AVO's and other police issues in class), but we didn't take away being allowed to go to the toilet, they all carried absurd items as their "permission note", since the main toilet was in the main office, if the kids rocked up to pee without an item they were busted for wagging/truancy! :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-10190710153567203082016-03-23T20:18:59.071-07:002016-03-23T20:18:59.071-07:00You nipped them in The butt by telling them ahead ...You nipped them in The butt by telling them ahead of time. Good move!Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-79884403213303436092016-03-23T19:28:33.651-07:002016-03-23T19:28:33.651-07:00Yeah, many teachers still have that policy.Yeah, many teachers still have that policy.Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-25561372358911745212016-03-23T19:28:01.111-07:002016-03-23T19:28:01.111-07:00For a couple days, anyway.For a couple days, anyway.Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-15023941902545163012016-03-23T19:27:36.451-07:002016-03-23T19:27:36.451-07:00It's the abuse of being allowed out of class t...It's the abuse of being allowed out of class that's the problem. Life would be much easier if every classroom had its own "facilities".Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-81574342819685517962016-03-23T19:26:34.938-07:002016-03-23T19:26:34.938-07:00They love to wander...They love to wander...Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-69019999414040561802016-03-23T19:26:16.175-07:002016-03-23T19:26:16.175-07:00Those are good deterrents to students prone to wan...Those are good deterrents to students prone to wandering. I'm also good with the "time after class" policy.Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-37623165498078125412016-03-23T15:19:14.723-07:002016-03-23T15:19:14.723-07:00I'm glad they didn't test you. Not allowin...I'm glad they didn't test you. Not allowing kids the "privilege" to go to the bathroom sounds like a necessity in this day and age. When I was a kid in school we were never given the "privilege" of going to the bathroom. That is what we did between classes and at lunch. It is their "right" to not abuse the "privilege"Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17406717262345866373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-5662021166332311942016-03-23T15:07:49.359-07:002016-03-23T15:07:49.359-07:00Wow, and phew. I'm glad you took care of it, a...Wow, and phew. I'm glad you took care of it, and sounds like you handled it well considering the warning. Silvia Writeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14437144517262211712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-50895192077145128532016-03-23T14:41:26.319-07:002016-03-23T14:41:26.319-07:00I think you definitely had both things going for y...I think you definitely had both things going for you! Revisit the Tender Years with me at <br /><a href="http://lifefaithincaneyhead.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Life & Faith in Caneyhead</a><br /><br /> Barbara In Caneyheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06053601327400989802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-5282729621129736942016-03-23T13:28:10.590-07:002016-03-23T13:28:10.590-07:00I don't like calling it a "privilege"...I don't like calling it a "privilege" either! I'm a pee-er for sure and I'd have major anxiety if I felt I couldn't go. Luckily we had no such thing as bathroom passes in school. That's a crock. I think only when you start calling it a privilege do people start taking advantage.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-48551289879787706102016-03-23T13:11:31.307-07:002016-03-23T13:11:31.307-07:00You're right, I don't like the denial of r...You're right, I don't like the denial of restroom passes. Obviously they can't be allowed to go off and do whatever, but I take exception at something as essential as going to the bathroom being called a privilege. Thankfully, this time it seems no one really needed to go.J E Oneilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09780097298061829471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-21226857125169977572016-03-23T12:13:49.678-07:002016-03-23T12:13:49.678-07:00I remember I had some kids who would always ask to...I remember I had some kids who would always ask to be let five minutes earlier from the class to go and buy breakfast. And I'd always say - sure, if you buy it for everyone :) DEZMONDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127166104359407763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-38743474954353146382016-03-23T10:08:39.204-07:002016-03-23T10:08:39.204-07:00Liz, something never change like the abuse of bath...Liz, something never change like the abuse of bathroom privileges. I ALWAYS made sure to go to the bathroom at every opportunity when I was in school because I have a bladder about the size of a pea (no pun intended). In my school days kids didn't have cell phones, but they did abuse the restroom privileges to sneak off for a smoke. At least you got lucky with no acting out after your announcement. Next time, you might not be so lucky. :D Cathy Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01056276734145310231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-80281791396198472322016-03-23T09:27:36.985-07:002016-03-23T09:27:36.985-07:00I sure remember when students in my class would ta...I sure remember when students in my class would take advantage of bathroom privileges.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-27779568031867698422016-03-23T09:14:56.220-07:002016-03-23T09:14:56.220-07:00Smart move. Just nip it in the bud before it gets ...Smart move. Just nip it in the bud before it gets out of hand.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-15378222613220328612016-03-23T08:11:53.635-07:002016-03-23T08:11:53.635-07:00Probably very lucky :) Or maybe they know the poli...Probably very lucky :) Or maybe they know the policy if they mess up and no one wants to have to wait to May to get a privilege back like that. You know looking back on my school days, I don't think I ever asked for a bathroom pass in class.<br /><br />I do like the policy that the student has to give the teacher the cell phone while they go to the bathroom and the 4 minute rule is a good one too.<br /><br />bettybettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.com