Virginia 6th grader suspended because he waited too long to report classmate who brought bullet to school, family says
As an individual who values integrity and speaking up against wrongdoing, the case of the 6th grader in Virginia being suspended for not immediately reporting a classmate bringing a bullet to school is deeply disturbing. The fact that the student who reported the incident was punished for showing courage and doing the right thing is incredibly disheartening. Punishing a child for hesitating for a mere two hours during a test, when faced with a situation as serious as a potential threat, is simply unjust and sends a terrible message to all students.
It takes immense bravery for a child to come forward and report something to an authority figure, especially when they are unsure of the consequences or how the situation will unfold.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker