Teachers Without Judgment
They tell the kids they're going to Disneyland, showing them an elaborate presentation, and then tell them -- when they were "screaming with joy" -- that hah, hah...they'd be going to a local bowling alley instead.
If you are this lacking in wisdom -- and empathy -- you should not be leading classes at the school; you should be pushing a mop around it.
If these were my kids teachers I wouldn't stop till I had a couple heads on pikes.
Unforgivable.
wtf at February 22, 2013 6:41 AM
If you are this lacking in wisdom -- and empathy -- you should not be leading classes at the school; you should be pushing a mop around it.
Don't insult the janitors. They frequently work lousy hours at thankless jobs---and the kids love them for it. Armando, the janitor at my second grade school, was frequently the first guy at school and the last to leave. He was always happy to listen to kids and offer advice.
These teachers in Ontario aren't worthy to clean his boots.
Hubbard at February 22, 2013 6:45 AM
The refrain of narcissists everywhere, when they are called out on their cruelty: "It was just a joke! Can't you take a joke?"
Cousin Dave at February 22, 2013 6:47 AM
That's just messed up.
Assholio at February 22, 2013 7:13 AM
I'm not a fan of pranks in general but this is truly horrible.
My husband describe to me what the best pranks are...they make you think something bad happened (hopefully without giving you a heart attack) then the truth is more positive. I tend to agree.
This is the opposite. Like the fake winning lottery tickets. Not funny; just mean.
Katrina at February 22, 2013 7:28 AM
I wouldn't fire the teacher, just give a taste of own medicine. The teachers will learn, a valuable lesson. Never start a prank war,when you are outnumbered 20 to 1.
Joe J at February 22, 2013 7:38 AM
I wasn't quite in firing mode til I read the Hufpost link saying they put pictures on Ipad so everyone could see the looks on the kid's faces.
They need to get rid of those mean-spirited idiots.
Pricklypear at February 22, 2013 8:19 AM
Once word gets around, somebody is going to take up donations and get these kids to Disneyland.
The Jingoist at February 22, 2013 8:46 AM
Sadistic pricks.
Feebie at February 22, 2013 8:51 AM
"Hey, teachers, guess what? Thanks to recent budget increases, you're all getting 10% raises! We know how important education is, and we want to make sure you're motivated to do your best.
Just kidding. No raises. But we do have these 15% off coupons for Dairy Queen. Enjoy."
MonicaP at February 22, 2013 9:12 AM
I'm glad it happened. I think this will teach the kids a valuable lesson: that they shouldn't just believe anything their school teachers tell them.
Ken R at February 22, 2013 9:38 AM
Those fucking jerks.
Way to go -- now these folks have eroded even further what trust the students had for their teachers.
Turley suggests that while bad, this incident need not lead to firing anybody. I disagree. Have them apologize in front of the entire student body, and at the same moment, tender their resignations.
@Jingoist: "Once word gets around, somebody is going to take up donations and get these kids to Disneyland."
That'd be nice. I hope so.
Old RPM Daddy (OldRPMDaddy at GMail dot com) at February 22, 2013 9:38 AM
Amy Alkon
http://www.advicegoddess.com/archives/2013/02/22/teachers_withou.html#comment-3618078">comment from Ken Rthat they shouldn't just believe anything their school teachers tell them.
I learned that in Women's Studies at the University of Michigan.
(I'm pretty sure my dad isn't a rapist. In fact, he probably doesn't even jaywalk.)
Amy Alkon at February 22, 2013 9:48 AM
Let's give all teachers guns to protect our children!
(Wait -- whatever happened to that idea?)
Kevin at February 22, 2013 9:51 AM
Let's give all teachers guns to protect our children!
(Wait -- whatever happened to that idea?)
Crid covered that a couple of days ago.
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Meloni at February 22, 2013 10:58 AM
This story reminds me of a lawsuit against Hooters many years ago. Waitresses were competing for a Toyota, and when the winner was announced, she was presented with a "Toy Yoda". Apparently she wasn't amused.
Meloni at February 22, 2013 11:00 AM
This is like the old Jack Handey joke:
"One thing kids like is to be tricked. For instance, I was going to take my nephew to Disneyland, but instead I drove him to an old burned-out warehouse. 'Oh no,' I said, 'Disneyland burned down.' "He cried and cried, but I think that deep down he thought it was a pretty good joke. 'I started to drive over to the real Disneyland, but it was getting pretty late."
lsomber at February 22, 2013 12:05 PM
Don't you know, Amy? All penis-in-vagina sex is rape!
Sosij at February 22, 2013 1:47 PM
Aren't they supposed to be spending their time teaching?
The Bad: Children were bullied by their own teachers.
The Good: Now everyone knows about it.
Also, Ken R makes a good point. Children should be able to trust their teachers, but obviously they can't. Maybe they will use what they have learned from this experience to change the situation someday. They might be the ones who have to, since it doesn't seem like their elders are cutting it.
Pirate Jo at February 22, 2013 3:30 PM
When will the whole story, that these teachers were non-union Republicans who voted for Romney and oppose Obamacare, come out?
Radwaste at February 22, 2013 7:13 PM
Raddy. Since this happened in Canada I'd venture to say not bloody likely! ;-)
Feebie at February 22, 2013 7:22 PM
Old RPM: "...now these folks have eroded even further what trust the students had for their teachers."
The students' trust in their teachers needs to be eroded a lot more until it's in line with reality.
Ken R at February 22, 2013 7:57 PM
Just another example of what I have suspected all along, a fairly large number of people go into teaching, not because they "love kids", but because they love power tripping and kids can't defend themselves as easily.
I won't bore you with the details, but I have spent many hours in principals offices and at school board meetings trying to get incompetent, mean, nasty teachers disciplined. Their unions make it nigh on impossible.
Ok, one detail. First grade, No 1 daughter comes home and tells me that her teacher duct-taped her to her chair for fidgeting. Sadly, this was in the days before every kid had a smart phone, so, no pics.
Kat at February 22, 2013 9:04 PM
I think most teachers would be fine with guns to protect our kids. These teachers, however, should not even be given sex toys and pornos to help with intimacy at home . . . that is, if their wives and husbands can even stand to sleep in the same room with these little sh!ts.
mpetrie98 at February 23, 2013 9:07 AM
"I won't bore you with the details, but I have spent many hours in principals offices and at school board meetings trying to get incompetent, mean, nasty teachers disciplined. Their unions make it nigh on impossible. "
Kat-you should see the situation in Canada with the teachers unions, it's psychotic! Especially in Ontario, where this happened. The teachers unions (elementary and high school) are in a fight with the province over bankable sick days and frozen pay raises. Until they get their way, they've decided to stop all extra-curricular activities until they repeal Bill 115, as it's called, which negates the unions striking powers. Rolling walk-outs were only halted when the Minister of Education stepped in and started fining the teachers.
If it weren't for the need for socialization, sometimes I swear I'd rather home school my kids.
wtf at February 25, 2013 7:45 AM
Can they do that? In america most extra curricular activities are funded in part by fees paid by students/famillies directly to the individual school
lujlp at February 26, 2013 9:54 PM
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