I need a bit of advice before I act. This is the situation.
My oldest daughter is in 7th grade. Recently at the school, the children got tired of the lunch people not wearing hair nets, and constantly finding hair in food. The board of health has been called before, and they wear them for a few weeks, then as soon as the inspectors stop, off come the hair nets. Appearently the frequency of hair being in the childrens food is very high.
So, the childen (7th-12th) decided to peacefully protest against the cafeteria by not buying anything, or purchasing any extra items from the school. No soda, milk, ect.
This went on for a few days, and obviously the school was losing money. Over 90% of the 7th-12th grades participated.
Today, my daughter comes home, and said the principal addressed the school over the intercom today. He stated that the 'protest' by the students was now OFFICIALLY OVER, and any student caught continuing to participate in any type of student protesting, would be suspended without warning.
Now, the problem is, this pisses me off. I think its wrong for the principle to act this way. I know that the schools do what they want, often reguardless of peoples rights, and I am debating wether or not I should make a big deal over this or let it go. I have been sick to death lately of people not respecting individual rights, and I don't think this principal should be able to suspend people from school for this. After all, all they did was stop spending any money at the school. No violence, no signs, ect.
Anyone want to weigh in on this? Maybe give me some other prospectives?
Thanks in advance.
My oldest daughter is in 7th grade. Recently at the school, the children got tired of the lunch people not wearing hair nets, and constantly finding hair in food. The board of health has been called before, and they wear them for a few weeks, then as soon as the inspectors stop, off come the hair nets. Appearently the frequency of hair being in the childrens food is very high.
So, the childen (7th-12th) decided to peacefully protest against the cafeteria by not buying anything, or purchasing any extra items from the school. No soda, milk, ect.
This went on for a few days, and obviously the school was losing money. Over 90% of the 7th-12th grades participated.
Today, my daughter comes home, and said the principal addressed the school over the intercom today. He stated that the 'protest' by the students was now OFFICIALLY OVER, and any student caught continuing to participate in any type of student protesting, would be suspended without warning.
Now, the problem is, this pisses me off. I think its wrong for the principle to act this way. I know that the schools do what they want, often reguardless of peoples rights, and I am debating wether or not I should make a big deal over this or let it go. I have been sick to death lately of people not respecting individual rights, and I don't think this principal should be able to suspend people from school for this. After all, all they did was stop spending any money at the school. No violence, no signs, ect.
Anyone want to weigh in on this? Maybe give me some other prospectives?
Thanks in advance.