My 8th-grade son, James, had detention Monday after school. After which, he was given a form to fill out entitled “Detention Reflection”. These are his answers. (Not to mention the last piece of proof I needed to be 100% certain that he was not switched at birth and he is, without a doubt, my little precious.
Detention Reflection:
1. Who, besides you, was involved in this behavioral incident?
Arguably my mom and my little brother. Nobody really.
2. How did this get started?
The things that started this “event” are a combination of the musical practice and staying up late to get homework done. Then getting up late meant I had to rush and unfortunately, I can’t rush.
3. What was your part in starting the incident?
I’m the one who was late.
4. Describe in detail what happened.
I was late four times in one quarter.
5. How was the incident resolved?
It may not be resolved yet. Ironically, this detention might contribute to another tardy.
6. What could I have done differently to avoid this incident?
(a) not have gone to the musical practice
(b) gone to bed at an earlier time
7. Which Pillars of Ethics did I violate with my behavior in this incident? (reference page 3 of the Student Handbook – Student Agenda)
Citizenship – Do your share
Fairness and Justice – Know and do the right thing
Respect for self and others – Exercise self discipline
8. I plan to avoid this behavior in the future by:
Finding the painfullest and most effective method for waking me up.
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Great answers!
I have a 3 year old who has already perfected the art of staying up late and sleeping in. I fear that I also will face “Detention reflection” in my future. Oh, and she is definitely my daughter.
Pillars of Ethics…
The mind boggles!
Karen
Need ideas for the most painful way to wake him up? ;O)
I myself have lived a lifetime of tardiness. I have also married (sequentially, not concurrently, because that would violate a Pillar of Ethics) two men who like to plant themselves in their seats at the movies twenty minutes early. A point in time where I am on the verge of selecting socks for the event, at home. You can imagine the hilarity that ensues. Unfortunately, also the divorces, so be sure and advise your young rebel to choose his future mate wisely.
“…unfortunately, I cannot rush.” Hahahaha! I think my cupcake wrote this one.
My goodness another piece of homework for the youth , no wonder they can’t get to class on time with all the forms they have to fill out. I wonder if they have to fill one out to go to the bathroom.. hmmmmmmm
Love this, wish my son cared enough to be that sarcastic.
“Finding the painfullest and most effective method for waking me up.”
…when he finds this out, can you please share? I would like to use the method for my ‘How to torture my teenage sons’ handbook
Hee – ya it’s crazy what hoops the kids have to jump through at school today – for the “benefit” of us all! Unfortunately the problems people continue to manage to evade the system I’m sure . . .
Kristin
Pillars of Ethics for a tardy detention? It’s not like he was running a pyramid scheme to bilk kids out of their lunch money.
Nathaniel and I took a vote: your kid rocks.
Carry on.
That was great Amy, He definitley wanted to try and frame Amy & his Brother, but thought against it! I can see another Blogger in your household, in training!
Wow! I swear you could have told me my son wrote that and I wouldn’t have even blinked at the idea. Pretty well thought out (oh yeah and laced with sarcasm!)Personally, if I were a teacher I would have been greatly amused. Just hope his was
OMG, Amy… he is honest though, you have to give him that! Too funny. I would have left the part about my mom and brother there and not crossed it out. LOL