No, holding students after the bell is not a war crime. It is a disciplinary action that some schools may use for tardiness or other infractions.
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Holding students after the bell is a disciplinary action taken by some schools for tardiness or other infractions. It is not considered a war crime. According to an article by The Institute for War and Peace Reporting, “a war crime is any act that constitutes a serious violation of the laws of war that gives rise to individual criminal responsibility.” Clearly, holding students after the bell does not fit within that definition.
In addition, holding students after the bell is a relatively common punishment used in schools. It provides a consequence for students who are habitually late or have other disciplinary issues. However, it is important for schools to ensure that the punishment is not excessive and does not harm the student’s education. According to the National Association of Secondary School Principals, “any disciplinary measure, when employed, should be applied in a fair and consistent manner and be designed to protect individual rights.”
Interesting facts on the topic include:
- In some countries, holding students after the bell is illegal. In France, for example, schools are not allowed to keep students after the end of the day without the approval of the student’s parents.
- In the United States, some schools have received criticism for using holding students after the bell as a punishment. Critics argue that it can be detrimental to the student’s education and does not address underlying issues that may be causing the tardiness or other disciplinary problems.
- There are a variety of other punishments that schools may use for disciplinary issues, including detention, suspension, or expulsion.
As former U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan said, “Effective school discipline is not about punishment, it’s about supporting children and young people in making good choices.” Schools should consider the impact of holding students after the bell and ensure that it is used appropriately and fairly.
Table: Disciplinary Actions in Schools
Punishment | Description |
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Holding students after the bell | Keeping students after the end of the day for tardiness or other disciplinary issues |
Detention | Extra time spent in school after hours for similar disciplinary issues |
Suspension | Giving the student a period of time out of school |
Expulsion | Removing the student from school entirely |
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The Geneva Convention only applies during a time of war and conflict. The Geneva Laws were established not to tell schools that it’s illegal to keep kids after the bell, but to tell all countries that both military and civilians must be treated humanely even at a time of war.
Holding students after the bell is not a war crime. The Geneva Laws were established to tell all countries that both military and civilians must be treated humanely even at a time of war, and do not apply to the classroom unless the United States happens to be occupied by an enemy from outside the country. There isn’t a law against keeping people in class after the bell rings, but it’s important that teachers don’t abuse their power to keep students in class after the bell. According to Article 33 of the Geneva Convention, a person should not be punished for a crime that they did not commit, but this law only applies to times of war and conflict and does not apply to students.
The Geneva Laws were established not to tell schools that it’s illegal to keep kids after the bell, but to tell all countries that both military and civilians must be treated humanely even at a time of war. So, unless the United States happens to be occupied by an enemy from outside the country, then this law does not apply to the classroom.
Is holding students after the bell a war crime? There isn’t a law against keeping people in class after the bell rings. There are different rules about the bell in your school’s policy. It’s important that teachers don’t abuse their power to keep students in class after the bell.
According to Article 33 of the Geneva Convention, a person should not be punished for a crime that they did not commit. This law seems to apply when a teacher detains the entire class or collective punishments because of one or two students. The Geneva Convention law only applies to times of war and conflict and does not apply to students.
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