[smudgie]

Looks like it is a last resort.
If the little darling can't behave and his mother whinges about his punishment then throw him out.
Washing pots is hardly ruddy slavery, and the thought that it is a cost saving exercise on the schools behalf is laughable

[Brillopad]

Originally Posted by smudgie

Looks like it is a last resort.
If the little darling can't behave and his mother whinges about his punishment then throw him out.
Washing pots is hardly ruddy slavery, and the thought that it is a cost saving exercise on the schools behalf is laughable

I agree smudgie. I don't think it is an unreasonable punishment, probably preferable to detention and keeping them after school. I can't help feeling that both the son and the mother felt aggrieved he was being expected to do what is 'expected' of women.

If the majority of parents are ok with it then I think the mother should accept it or be asked to move her son elsewhere.