04-17-2012, 08:11 PM
Milledgeville has a population of ~18K as of the 2000 census. Small cities usually don't have mental health professionals hiding behind every tree. Most Principals and teachers do not have a mental health degree. Their degrees are in education. They are NOT equipped to deal with this kind of tantrum, fit, bi-polar issue et al.
The headline could have as easily read, "Six year old killed in school when plate glass fell on her head." Then we could all sit and gas about how the school should have restrained her and kept her from injuring herself.
Schools are supposed to provide our children with an education. They are not equipped to deal with children with these issues, as they don't have the skills and knowledge for it.
Perhaps the child will now get the help she needs.
The headline could have as easily read, "Six year old killed in school when plate glass fell on her head." Then we could all sit and gas about how the school should have restrained her and kept her from injuring herself.
Schools are supposed to provide our children with an education. They are not equipped to deal with children with these issues, as they don't have the skills and knowledge for it.
Perhaps the child will now get the help she needs.