Hoodlums, not teachers, reign in some schools

Post by **Freightdog** » Mon May 02, 2022 12:04 pm

Kammekor wrote: ↑Mon May 02, 2022 11:51 am
When schools pay no attention to discipline they do all face a tough time. Regaining it can take years.

There is the background for an article that needs to be written. The lack of discipline, at school, at home. In more than a few cases, among teachers themselves. The very wide range of aptitude for teaching among teachers, and lack of supervision and guidance with the schools administration, or from the relevant ministry.

Pseudonomdeplume · Post by **Pseudonomdeplume** » Mon May 02, 2022 2:32 pm

As a foreigner, I would find it difficult discipling locals, and wouldn't for trivialities. I would teach social skills, (and how to trick Barangatangs). But basics have to start at home, that's why rich kids love and respect money, even though they have plenty.
There is no handbook, and smacking is now abuse, so my nieces and nephews are warned that if do this or don't do that, they will end up in Cambodia, like their uncle.
Cheeky buggers say, "Will he be there?"

John Bingham · Post by **John Bingham** » Mon May 02, 2022 4:27 pm

Jerry Atrick wrote: ↑Mon May 02, 2022 11:27 am Kids fight in schools and some kids bully others

STOP THE PRESSES, lol

I'd say that's normal school behavior and that it's probably slightly exaggerated for the article assuming the article isn't entirely fabricated; it being a Khmer Times story after all

Yes, sounds pretty much like how I experienced school. We were always fighting and being battered around by teachers. Not saying it was ideal, just how it was.

Kammekor · Post by **Kammekor** » Mon May 02, 2022 5:01 pm

John Bingham wrote: ↑Mon May 02, 2022 4:27 pm
Jerry Atrick wrote: ↑Mon May 02, 2022 11:27 am Kids fight in schools and some kids bully others

STOP THE PRESSES, lol

I'd say that's normal school behavior and that it's probably slightly exaggerated for the article assuming the article isn't entirely fabricated; it being a Khmer Times story after all
Yes, sounds pretty much like how I experienced school. We were always fighting and being battered around by teachers. Not saying it was ideal, just how it was.

I'm pretty sure hitting a teacher would have meant the end of a career as a student, even at 'Battering College'.

truffledog · Post by **truffledog** » Mon May 02, 2022 7:01 pm

A good question is when to react as a foreign guest and when to"accept" foreign behaviour as it is and just walk by.

When you see a drugged/drunk cambodian man hitting his wife?
When you see littering kids & adults ?
When you see the fisherman pouring old engine oil in the lake/river/sea?
Not giving a few hundred riels to the begging kids while indulging in a 20$ riverside meal?

I could probably name a hundred situations where I felt unconfortable. Not sure if I always re-acted correctly.

phuketrichard · Post by **phuketrichard** » Mon May 02, 2022 9:07 pm

You all must have gone to some rough schools,
kids need more parenting, ( and for sure this goes for America)

i constantly comment to people on kep beach with their speakers playing music so everyone can hear
As a barang you usually, after awhile, learn to stay out of commenting to adults beating on each other
i never give money to kids;
1. it encourges them to beg rather than attend school or learn something for tne future
2. their usually begging for some adult around the corner

Alex · Post by **Alex** » Mon May 02, 2022 9:20 pm

truffledog wrote: ↑Mon May 02, 2022 7:01 pm A good question is when to react as a foreign guest and when to"accept" foreign behaviour as it is and just walk by.

When you see a drugged/drunk cambodian man hitting his wife?
When you see littering kids & adults ?
When you see the fisherman pouring old engine oil in the lake/river/sea?
Not giving a few hundred riels to the begging kids while indulging in a 20$ riverside meal?

I could probably name a hundred situations where I felt unconfortable. Not sure if I always re-acted correctly.

I don't meddle in other people's affairs, simple as that. There's nothing in it for getting involved but trouble. As for beggars, I've ignored them at home and I'm doing the same abroad as a tourist or expat, with very few exceptions.

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