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School District “Scouting” Out Problems

October 14, 2009

Zero tolerance rules on weapons in schools seem like a good idea on paper but in the real world, the context of the situation should also be considered.  In Newark, DE, six year-old Zachary Christie has found himself in the crosshairs of this dilemma.  Christie was so excited about becoming a Cub Scout that he brought a camping tool to use with his school lunch.  The tool can be used as a fork, spoon, or knife.  However, since this action violated the Christina School District’s Code of Conduct, the zero tolerance policy dictated a suspension and 45 days in the local reform school.  Christie himself, sums up the situation in this way, “It just seems unfair.  I think the rules are what is wrong, not me”.  On October 13th, the Christina School Board voted unanimously to reduce sentences to a suspension ranging from three to five days for younger offenders. 


A six-year-old boy found himself squeezed out
From showing his pride as a new cub scout
He brought to school
An eating tool
Is this what zero tolerance is all about?