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Originally Posted by bainsey
Beautifully stated, Cam. Very eloquent, indeed.
Still, I respectfully disagree. Just because a kid is frustrated is not a reason for him to be disrespectful. Instead, we need to learn to deal with our frustrating situations. If you don't handle them well, life can take you over easily.
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My final take on this infernal topic:
Yes, the statement is "imperative." No, it's not an order/command. Not every imperative statement is an order. An order/command requires intent and presumed authority; neither are present in the comment in question.
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Originally Posted by bainsey
Besides, I'm objectively taking the statement at face value. If the kid does not address an authority figure properly, be it a parent, teacher, or any other adult in charge, there are consequences. It's all rather simple. And once again, Juggling had to T up that same kid who wasn't handling the situation well. It was almost inevitable that a T was forthcoming.
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Not at all, I'm not sure where you're getting this. The one and only time I've used a stop-sign with a coach, he ran right through it and got a T. Does that mean the stop sign is an inneffective (or counter-productive) tool? Not at all. It just means that coach didn't get it.