You have GOT to be kidding me

[morrigirl]

Charges filed against high school student for including violent content in a stream of consciousness writing excersise.

I knew it was bound to happen, but holy cow people! Overreact much?

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[morrigirl.livejournal.com]

My thoughts exactly.

When I was in high school we were strictly forbidden to write about drugs. Violence and sex were okay but only in moderation. If anyone got out of hand then the teacher spoke to them alone and either repremanded or expressed concern toward the student depending on the circumstances.

If the school officials in this case were truly concerned about the student they should have had him talk to the guidance counselor who then could offer suggestions to his parents if need be. There is no reason on God's green Earth CHARGES should have been filed.

I can't stand it when a single incident causes everyone to grow so fearful that they start making unfounded assumptions based on rash generalizations!