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Originally Posted by Psycho Dad
But isn't it somewhat sad that they have to do that? We as a society have had to adapt to protecting ourselves against sue happy persons. This same day that these kids were suspended I'll bet there were kids in colder climates tossing snowballs at one another like it was a natural act. When I was a kid I can't recall anyone ever getting anything other than a few feelers hurt by a snowball. When that happened an apology was often offered and accepted.
Even these days I'll see adults leaving work on snowy days tossing a snowball or three about the parking lot as people clear the windshields.
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Sure, I think it's sad that a lot of fun stuff that I did as a kid is prohibited in some schools. Dodgeball is one of these--if regulated by adults watching to make sure it doesn't get out of hand, it's not that bad. But there is potential for injury and resulting lawsuits, and even when they win, the suit itself tends to cost money that could be used for upgrades or textbooks.
So, sure, I think it's sad that schools have to do this, but I don't really blame the schools for that.
Gilda