Chandigarh:
When a class 12 student in Chandigarh scored a zero in his math exam, he headed straight to his computer. A few seconds later, he was on Facebook, where he posted a photo of his math teacher along with some less than kosher comments.
Fifteen of his classmates gave his post the thumbs up. Some chimed in with their own opinion of the teacher.
The status update for all 16 students could now read: no school from for three months. "They have been suspended for indiscipline... and in a manner for being disrespectful to a teacher Facebook," confirmed HS Mamik, who is the chairman of the private school.
The parents of the children being punished don't disagree that the public tirade was wrong. But they want the three month ban to be reduced, especially given that these students will take their Board exams in a few months. "He is feeling very mentally upset... all the kids are upset," says Cheena Kansal, whose son is among those suspended. "They do realize that they have done a mistake but they have already got a lesson for that "
School authorities have agreed to consider the request for a shorter suspension period.
Experts stress the need for parents to monitor how their children are using the internet, even if they are in their teens.
"Careful monitoring by parents when their children are using the internet is very important...they should know at what time they are using it and what sites they are visiting...and putting the household computer or laptop in a public spot in the house is essential," says Aman Siddhu, an educationist.
Fifteen of his classmates gave his post the thumbs up. Some chimed in with their own opinion of the teacher.
The status update for all 16 students could now read: no school from for three months. "They have been suspended for indiscipline... and in a manner for being disrespectful to a teacher Facebook," confirmed HS Mamik, who is the chairman of the private school.
The parents of the children being punished don't disagree that the public tirade was wrong. But they want the three month ban to be reduced, especially given that these students will take their Board exams in a few months. "He is feeling very mentally upset... all the kids are upset," says Cheena Kansal, whose son is among those suspended. "They do realize that they have done a mistake but they have already got a lesson for that "
School authorities have agreed to consider the request for a shorter suspension period.
Experts stress the need for parents to monitor how their children are using the internet, even if they are in their teens.
"Careful monitoring by parents when their children are using the internet is very important...they should know at what time they are using it and what sites they are visiting...and putting the household computer or laptop in a public spot in the house is essential," says Aman Siddhu, an educationist.
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