Theft at High School

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Originally Posted by coachlaw

the problem here is clearly poor parenting. One of the worst problems we have in our schools is cell phone usage during school hours. I do not know of a school district that does not have a clear set of rules for students to follow regarding cell phone usage during school hours. Instead of explaining the circumstances of your daughter's phone being confiscated, you rant about a teacher stealing her phone? Something is clearly very wrong with your point of view sir. I've never met a teacher that confiscated things because they enjoyed it, nor have i ever known any who took things up for their own personal use. What you need to do is take a deep breath and open your mind up to the probability that the blame lies with your daughter for using her phone in an unauthorized manner.

Yes, this might feel like a slap in the face, but it sounds to me like you need it. I'm sure you are a good parent, and doing it alone is never easy. But to blame the school district, etc. For confiscating the device when your daughter clearly disobeyed the rules makes you just plain wrong. Nobody's perfect and we learn as we go. Unfortunately you'll have to go to school and pick it up, perhaps even pay a fine. My school district charges $15 per offense and the parent has to pick it up. Yes, you are supposed to be upset. Yes, it's supposed to inconvenience you. But you're supposed to be upset with your daughter, not the school district. She is to blame and she inconvenienced you. This is a perfect opportunity to teach your daughter something that our society has forgotten; personal responsibility for your own actions.

well said!!!!