He was being disruptive in class in at least two ways. He was screaming out for attention in inappropriate ways. At 13, he should have learned long ago that there are good ways and bad ways of seeking attention. The teacher was right to elevate this above sitting in the corner - the student needs to quickly learn the rules of appropriate behavior.

It would have been a little different, IMO, if he were say 7.

The officer was correct to interview him and release him to his mother. I hope that along the way the adults impressed upon him that he needs to straighten up. I hope she takes this as a gentle warning as well - he's too old to be acting this way in class.

I'm disappointed, but not surprised, by the news story. Too many news people seem to think that teachers are incompetent and unable to handle "simple" situations.

My $0.02.

Cheers,
Scott.

In the second, it's hard to know if the SRO overreacted - we weren't there. It doesn't sound to me like he did. Without more evidence, you have to trust people in authority to carry out their jobs.

IOW, if they're given pepper spray and a Taser, then one has to assume they are given proper training and discretion on when to use it and when to threaten to use it.

Again, I don't see the problem.

Children must learn to obey the rules and do as instructed. If there's a problem with the rules and the instructions, well that's something for adults to address.

My $0.02.

Cheers,
Scott.