I recently had this sent to me and in an attempt to get it as much attention as possible I decided to post it in my blog.
I know it's been almost a month since my last post, but I'm happy to say its for good reason. On top of "Straight Up Saturdays", which was the feature of my last post, I have secured two more regular Programs, one taking place at Marshall McLuhan Catholic School and the other at Terrace Residents. Needless to say between my regular routine, working on my 3rd book and being dad to a fabulous 5 &1/2 year old, it has been difficult to find the time.
I plan on at least one post per month and hopefully as time goes on I will be able to do it more frequently. I would like to regularly update you all on the progress and success of our programs, so I believe this will definitely be the platform.
Have a moment to take a read and I think it's definitely something we should share with as many people as possible. With the exception of maybe the "Robbie" scenario, I think all of these are very accurate and quite frightening.
Let me know what you think and as always I appreciate all the support. Let's keep fighting the good fight.
Scenario :
Johnny and Mark get into a fight after school.
1950s-80s - Crowd gathers. Mark wins. Johnny and Mark shake hands and end up best friends.
2012 - Police called, and they arrest Johnny and Mark. Charge them with assault, both expelled even though Johnny started it. Both children go to anger management programmes for 3 months. School governors hold meeting to implement bullying prevention programmes.
Scenario :
Robbie won't be still in class, disrupts other students.
1950s-80s - Robbie sent to the office and given six of the best by the Principal. Returns to class, sits still and does not disrupt class again.
2012 - Robbie given huge doses of Ritalin. Becomes a zombie. Tested for ADHD – result deemed to be positive. Robbie's parents get fortnightly disability payments and school gets extra funding from government because Robbie has a disability.
Scenario :
Billy breaks a window in his neighbour's car and his Dad gives him a whipping with his belt.
1950s-80s - Billy is more careful next time, grows up normal, goes to college, and becomes a successful businessman.
2012 - Billy's dad is arrested for child abuse. Billy removed to foster care; joins a gang; ends up in jail.
Scenario :
Mark gets a headache and takes some aspirin to school.
1950s-80s - Mark gets glass of water from Principal to take aspirin with. Passes exams, becomes a solicitor.
2012 - Police called, car searched for drugs and weapons. Mark expelled from school for drug taking. Ends up as a drop out.
Scenario :
Johnny takes apart leftover fireworks from Guy Fawkes night,puts them in a paint tin & blows up a wasp's nest.
1950s-80s - Wasps die.
2012- Police & Anti-Terrorism Squad called. Johnny charged with domestic terrorism, investigate parents, siblings removed from home, computers confiscated. Johnny's Dad goes on a terror watch list and is never allowed to fly in an airplane again.
Scenario :
Johnny falls over while running during morning break and scrapes his knee. He is found crying by his teacher, Mary. She hugs him to comfort him.
1950s-80s - In a short time, Johnny feels better and goes on playing games. No damage done.
2012 - Mary is accused of being a sexual predator and loses her job. She faces 3 years in prison. Johnny undergoes 5 years of therapy and ends up gay.
This should be sent to every e-mail address you know to remind us how stupid we have become!
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