tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post6206789743665780246..comments2024-03-27T23:08:37.825-07:00Comments on Laws of Gravity: The Backpack ScandalLiz A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-34758288857262458522014-08-04T16:48:45.824-07:002014-08-04T16:48:45.824-07:00I hope he learned something, anyway.I hope he learned something, anyway.Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-76360708597343452852014-08-04T16:48:07.192-07:002014-08-04T16:48:07.192-07:00Maybe he'll try letter writing more in the fut...Maybe he'll try letter writing more in the future.Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-32430762139551995682014-08-04T15:36:43.214-07:002014-08-04T15:36:43.214-07:00Determination can get a person far in life. And so...Determination can get a person far in life. And sometimes everything starts with a letter. Might as well work to exercise one's skills at a young age, especially via writing. That, and learning that life isn't fair. Important lessons for Juan and other youngsters.Silvia Writeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14437144517262211712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-8207955965077339562014-08-02T17:18:55.068-07:002014-08-02T17:18:55.068-07:00He got a chance to develop his persuasive writing ...He got a chance to develop his persuasive writing skills! There are a lot of unfair dress rules favouring girls and women. I can understand Juan's resentment. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174682655234764319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-69889364100076425082014-08-02T16:05:12.109-07:002014-08-02T16:05:12.109-07:00True. I'm sure some of these know-it-all teens...True. I'm sure some of these know-it-all teens will grow up to be know-it-all adults.Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-41384798333322338682014-08-02T16:04:22.128-07:002014-08-02T16:04:22.128-07:00Thanks.Thanks.Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-27301949632446896962014-08-02T12:55:14.541-07:002014-08-02T12:55:14.541-07:00I admire both Juan's willingness to follow th...I admire both Juan's willingness to follow through using "official" channels to effect change and your willingness to help. I agree the purse rule is sexist. There are plenty of handbags that are as large as backpacks. I was recently in a museum that doesn't allow backpacks. While men were forced to check their packs, women were allowed to carry theirs over one shoulder like a purse. Excuse me?<br /><br /><a href="http://vrbarkowski.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">VR Barkowski</a>VR Barkowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927993233682731113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-47577072569831230752014-08-02T09:13:19.289-07:002014-08-02T09:13:19.289-07:00Ah...the days of adolescence when you're SO sm...Ah...the days of adolescence when you're SO smart. I think we really grow when we learn to listen to others. Of course, some people never do. I've known quite a few know-it-all adults.Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-24473672780978704062014-08-01T20:04:40.847-07:002014-08-01T20:04:40.847-07:00I commend him that he took his anger and decided t...I commend him that he took his anger and decided to use it in a constructive manner and felt comfortable enough (and with some respect too I feel) to bring it to you to review his letter. This does not only happen with kids and teens but adults too. I have explained our rules regarding Credit Counselling and people will choose not to understand the other side. Just last week, when I explained our reasons, the man still argued. I told him there is no use in arguing as this is how it is and he said "Well I guess you are just a Dumb, F$%#@ Bitch" Yup I hung up on him. Thankfully this person was not in my office. Good luck to you with dealing with thisBirgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-92220276125181337412014-08-01T19:07:44.206-07:002014-08-01T19:07:44.206-07:00I think what you did for Juan is educational.I think what you did for Juan is educational.Romihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10798019837658682377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-55265819581584316482014-08-01T17:59:18.845-07:002014-08-01T17:59:18.845-07:00I'm glad he found way to channel the injustic...I'm glad he found way to channel the injustice he felt. It's definitely an unfair rule, imo. mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-9558924342308193152014-08-01T17:14:41.398-07:002014-08-01T17:14:41.398-07:00Good for him doing some constructive with it rathe...Good for him doing some constructive with it rather than take his anger out about it in a less positive way, know what I mean? I hope they do look into the policy and see if there is a way they can allow backpacks without the fear of a weapon.<br /><br />Total agree with you, it is hard to win an argument with a teenager or a young adult sometimes.....<br /><br />bettybettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-40645140661611782182014-08-01T15:43:22.344-07:002014-08-01T15:43:22.344-07:00Tell him that when he has to carry supplies for me...Tell him that when he has to carry supplies for menstruation, he can carry a backpack, too.J E Oneilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09780097298061829471noreply@blogger.com