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Hey Slipknot....
"I didn't know I sent my kid to military school"
It seems more like a prison, with the lack of real interaction between students and teachers. It's all part of a bigger problem.
The school system is being handcuffed by the state budget, so funding for schools and teacher's salaries are being cut to the bone. Fewer teachers are sticking around (remember that wonderful "teaching bonus" they offered a few years ago?) so that you have more students per teacher than they should have to handle. On top of this, they try to subsidize the lack of teachers with inexperienced interns (aka assistant principals).
I would definitely state my opinion about the detention, but be careful, for this same "professional" could label you a "problem" parent. It definitely sounds like a case of punishing the victim for being a victim.
If this escalates into a larger problem regarding their disciplinary methods, you could always complain to the principal, or even higher. Hopefully things will work out, but just remind the child that they shouldn't back down if their rights are being violated.
It may not be the easiest route, but it will go a long way in developing their self esteem knowing they stood up for what was right.
Good luck.
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