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Akwesasne parents outraged after photos circulate of 'time out box' in school (www.cbc.ca)
submitted 3 days ago by HellsBelle@sh.itjust.works to c/canada@lemmy.ca
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Photos of a wooden box, allegedly used for student "time outs" at an elementary school in Akwesasne, drew shock and anger from parents this week and have prompted an investigation by the school district.

Akwesasne Mohawk Territory, near Cornwall, Ont., straddles the Ontario, Quebec and New York state border. St. Regis Mohawk School is a kindergarten to Grade 5 school on the U.S. side, and is one of four schools in the Salmon River Central School District.

Chrissy Jacobs, a resident of Akwesasne and a former Salmon River Central School District board member, posted the photos to Facebook Monday after they were sent to her by a teacher who’d recently resigned from the school.

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[–] Gnugit@aussie.zone 7 points 3 days ago (3 children)

I personally think this type of box could be used for a lot of good. But I stress that only in the case it was used positively, and entirely optional, if the child would like to spend time in there of their own accord and exit with their own volition.

I personally would love a quiet space, completely cut off from the world with warmth and comfortable padding that i could relax in.

It's horrible seeing this type of thing used as punishment.

[–] HikingVet@lemmy.ca 5 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Work has a quiet room, haven't used it. Since we are a government organization, it looks a little clinical, but it's better than a storage room.

[–] Gnugit@aussie.zone 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

At my work we use the walk in coolroom and typically a lot of screaming can occur.

[–] HellsBelle@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 days ago

Working in a restaurant kitchen was always great when you're having a shitty day.