Twitter Trouble

Watch Your Words!

An article was released about about a group of high school students who posted a tweet about their teacher. The school board found the comment very offensive and malicious therefore the students got suspended. Honestly, the student was very immature to post offensive comments about their teachers online. But on the other hand, the internet has allowed many to express their feelings and thoughts, especially on Twitter. I felt like the school was kind of over thinking the comment since I didn't really find it very offensive. It really depends on how a person interprets the comment. When I read it, it didn't sound that hurtful.

Here are 3 questions that will expand my thoughts on the previous paragraph.

1. Do you think that Khadijah’s comments about her teacher, that he “lives at home with his mom, eats fish sticks for dinner, and all he talks about is Star Wars” were appropriate?  Explain.
   
2. What is your opinion on the suspension of these students?  Was it reasonable for the school board to enforce such a punishment?  Why or why not?
   
3. How do you feel about the reaction of the students – that they should be able to share their opinions freely?  Is it okay to post this sort of thing on social media websites like Twitter?

1. The comment that Khadijah said about her teacher wasn't very offensive but I don't think it's appropriate to be talking about their teacher out of school like that. The comment was a light judgment about her teacher but apparently it was very rude to the school board. I don't really think the comment was that inappropriate, it really depends on how the teacher reads it. If the statement was true, then there should be no reason for anger.

2. A week suspension wasn't fair or understandable to give to a comment that light. If it was the second time, it would make more sense. But if it was the first time that the students have offended the teacher this way, then just a warning would have been fine. The teachers should be teaching their students not to act this way, but in a way they will learn, not a suspension.

3. The student has a point when they said that they should be able to share their opinions freely. That's why they signed up for Twitter and all the other social media websites. The students wanted to post what they we're feeling. In this generation, everyone has the ability to post their actions or thoughts at the moment. Offensive comments are never okay to be posted on any social media because it can hurt other people. That's why everyone has to be careful of what they post and to think twice before posting something.

Until next time...