John, you dropping some heavy lessons on this post. You are right on, especially with the analogy of the monsters and super-predators terminology. Impressive depth of knowledge on this subject. Who are you?
They were children! Their job is to be children! They are not matured enough to navigate, on their own, the overwhelming emotions that come with sudden loss of life. As educated adults who know the trauma that loss of life can cause in the life of loved ones, we have a duty to protect and care for children who are orphans and provide them with the resources necessary so that they can honor their parents. The young man who acted out and ended up in Simpson Penn displayed behavior that was a cry for help. I am disgusted that teachers and community members were not able to speak up on behalf of this young man and first demand that he receive proper counseling before snuffing him away into a juvenile detention center. It takes a village to raise children. What role will you play in helping the next generation succeed?
TalRussell, great perspective on the mislabelling of children in the public sector. It is shameful what is allowed to be said and done to children in the government schools. Quietone, I am going to disagree with the negatively, biased information that was handed down to you by a retired teacher. I served as a teacher for four years (3 years were at GHS). When I first started teaching, I was 21 years old, female, 124 lbs and I looked no more than 17 years old. I never once needed police assistance to teach my students. As adults, we cannot be afraid of children or classify them as monsters, else we will mistreat them and break their spirits. I have seen many kids mistreated by teachers out of fear, which causes rebellion or reclusion - neither of which is good. And, I've also seen a lot of older teachers afraid to lay down the law with children. My approach, was that I treated my students with love and respect, something they don't normally get from adults. And yes, there were a few occasions that I had to discipline, but this too was done with love.
So you're saying that in spite of Christie's clear demonstration that he never has and never will embody any characteristics of a leader, you would still be willing to vote for his leadership again which is not only incompetent and piss poor, but devastating to the future of the Bahamas itself and the Bahamian people?
islandgold says...
You nailed it! He is no position to speak of any individuals mental health issues. This is an egregious breach.
On SHOT MARINE HAD ‘MENTAL ISSUES’: Body cam footage backs up officer’s version of events
Posted 12 January 2022, 11:07 a.m. Suggest removal
islandgold says...
John, you dropping some heavy lessons on this post. You are right on, especially with the analogy of the monsters and super-predators terminology. Impressive depth of knowledge on this subject. Who are you?
On EXECUTED: Six dead in horrific gangland ambush
Posted 16 April 2021, 8:22 p.m. Suggest removal
islandgold says...
But not tired of the government failing to meet their duty? Hmmm
On Teachers union 'to take legal action' over Carlton Francis, CH Reeves
Posted 2 November 2019, 1:33 p.m. Suggest removal
islandgold says...
Very valid points BahamaRed! You are right on in your assessment
On ‘I can’t let my child walk home alone’
Posted 17 May 2018, 12:55 p.m. Suggest removal
islandgold says...
They were children! Their job is to be children! They are not matured enough to navigate, on their own, the overwhelming emotions that come with sudden loss of life. As educated adults who know the trauma that loss of life can cause in the life of loved ones, we have a duty to protect and care for children who are orphans and provide them with the resources necessary so that they can honor their parents. The young man who acted out and ended up in Simpson Penn displayed behavior that was a cry for help. I am disgusted that teachers and community members were not able to speak up on behalf of this young man and first demand that he receive proper counseling before snuffing him away into a juvenile detention center. It takes a village to raise children. What role will you play in helping the next generation succeed?
On We want justice for our mother
Posted 31 October 2017, 1:26 a.m. Suggest removal
islandgold says...
TalRussell, great perspective on the mislabelling of children in the public sector. It is shameful what is allowed to be said and done to children in the government schools. Quietone, I am going to disagree with the negatively, biased information that was handed down to you by a retired teacher. I served as a teacher for four years (3 years were at GHS). When I first started teaching, I was 21 years old, female, 124 lbs and I looked no more than 17 years old. I never once needed police assistance to teach my students. As adults, we cannot be afraid of children or classify them as monsters, else we will mistreat them and break their spirits. I have seen many kids mistreated by teachers out of fear, which causes rebellion or reclusion - neither of which is good. And, I've also seen a lot of older teachers afraid to lay down the law with children. My approach, was that I treated my students with love and respect, something they don't normally get from adults. And yes, there were a few occasions that I had to discipline, but this too was done with love.
On Greenslade dismisses gang link to school stabbing
Posted 21 January 2017, 10:58 p.m. Suggest removal
islandgold says...
Thank you!
On Man dies in his jeep after Millennium Gardens shooting
Posted 28 December 2016, 11:22 p.m. Suggest removal
islandgold says...
So you're saying that in spite of Christie's clear demonstration that he never has and never will embody any characteristics of a leader, you would still be willing to vote for his leadership again which is not only incompetent and piss poor, but devastating to the future of the Bahamas itself and the Bahamian people?
On MPs told to resign or face disciplinary action
Posted 8 December 2016, 9:47 p.m. Suggest removal