Letters: Don’t arrest students; teach them

I do not like vulgar language. My seventh-grade English teacher taught us that if we have good vocabularies, obscene language is unnecessary.

As a retired teacher, I believe that students need to be respectful of their elders, including teachers and school staff, and other students. Teachers can not educate in a disorderly atmosphere, nor can students learn in such areas. Parents are the key, as children follow what mama and dad do and teach at home.

But it seems strange that society allows many immoral behaviors without blinking an eye, yet messes up students early in life with criminal records for lesser crimes. It doesn’t make sense to arrest students for using vulgar language or showing disrespect.

Let’s make the punishment fit the crime. Let’s teach our children right from wrong according to God’s word in the holy Bible. Let’s teach them respect through parental example of godly behavior. My mother said to behave when I was out because my behavior was a reflection on her.

I’m praying that this school year will be a positive experience for all.