tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12897315.post9051110422000275674..comments2024-03-28T09:54:55.115-05:00Comments on Dad29: Is This Appropriate "Punishment"?Dad29http://www.blogger.com/profile/08554276286736923821noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12897315.post-3662567434990511462008-05-27T21:00:00.000-05:002008-05-27T21:00:00.000-05:00Depending on the season and keeping in mind this i...Depending on the season and keeping in mind this is dated by over a decade, our school in SW WI would suspend the student for 1/3 of the season for the first alcohol violation. The second violation was a full season.<BR/><BR/>I'm conflicted about the general case. I don't know the particular case you are referencing. The philosophy that has become popular is that athletics are not integral to the school experience. To represent the school is a privelege and should be reserved for those who represent the school in an exemplary manner. In Europe, athletics are largely confined to private clubs, fwiw.<BR/><BR/>The other philosophy for which I detect sympathy on your part is that athletics make a lot of marginal students better and are really tool to impart learning in their own right. I think there is a lot of truth to this. I also disagree with the opinion that 16-year-olds drinking are a major problem; particular 16-year-olds may have drinking issues. So, I'm conflicted.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12897315.post-35418333397246677702008-05-27T20:37:00.000-05:002008-05-27T20:37:00.000-05:00That doesn't surprise me. The jocks routinely get...That doesn't surprise me. The jocks routinely get breaks that other students wouldn't necessarily get.capperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08751967312821403092noreply@blogger.com