One of the dumbest PC things to date.
Soon the world will be wimpy, or at least the USA is going to be the wimpiest country that exists. I was just listening to news radio, and some group is saying that teachers should no longer mark school papers in red pen, because red upsets the kids.... it is recommended that they use blue "or other not so intimidating colors".
Are you freaking serious?
Are you freaking serious?
0
Replies
-
The pussification of America continues...0
-
WOW! That is all i got.0
-
How does this pussify anyone? It's an *F* or *wrong* whether it's in blue, black, red or green.
Our elementary schools haven't used red ink in over 10 years. They felt it stood out too much and other kids could easily see it. When you have a kid that's already struggling why add being teased by their classmates to it?
How does this effect you?0 -
One of my relatives works at a school and can't do that. Peeps need to suck it up.0
-
I've heard this for years.
Teachers still use red pen.
But people love to get on a soapbox and complain how the country is falling apart over something that isn't even happening.0 -
How does this effect you?
because i live in the world in which these kids are raised0 -
How does this effect you?
because i live in the world in which these kids are raised
And how is not using a red pen going to effect the way these kids are being raised?0 -
I love you, love Windy.I've heard this for years.
Teachers still use red pen.
But people love to get on a soapbox and complain how the country is falling apart over something that isn't even happening.
People with common sense I heart.0 -
I am a teacher, and I am currently looking at my red pen.0
-
How does this effect you?
because i live in the world in which these kids are raised
And how is not using a red pen going to effect the way these kids are being raised?
Because it has to be red pen aarrgghhh!! I was graded with a red pen and it made me the tough man I am today! Kids are so soft, we had it hard. We are going to be the weakest country in the world and probably get invaded by Canada!! This is a country full of whiners and babies and everyone wants to rant about the stupidest things MUST USE RED PEN AAARRRGGGHHH!!!
:yawn:0 -
I love you, love Windy.I've heard this for years.
Teachers still use red pen.
But people love to get on a soapbox and complain how the country is falling apart over something that isn't even happening.
People with common sense I heart.
seconded.0 -
jbfc0
-
This is old. It has been around for a few years now.0
-
How does this effect you?
because i live in the world in which these kids are raised
And how is not using a red pen going to effect the way these kids are being raised?
Because it has to be red pen aarrgghhh!! I was graded with a red pen and it made me the tough man I am today! Kids are so soft, we had it hard. We are going to be the weakest country in the world and probably get invaded by Canada!! This is a country full of whiners and babies and everyone wants to rant about the stupidest things MUST USE RED PEN AAARRRGGGHHH!!!
:yawn:
:flowerforyou:0 -
How does this pussify anyone? It's an *F* or *wrong* whether it's in blue, black, red or green.
Our elementary schools haven't used red ink in over 10 years. They felt it stood out too much and other kids could easily see it. When you have a kid that's already struggling why add being teased by their classmates to it?
How does this effect you?
^^^ Agree 100%
An F is an F no matter what color it is in. Parents need to react to the grades there kids get and help them find constructive ways to improve. Adding insult to injure in not going to help.
It is exactly like calling a person fat and thinking that it will motivate them to drop some weight...0 -
The pussification of America continues...
yeh, and i hate my generation.0 -
I'm a future teacher and I think the whole idea is ridiculous but some kids really do struggle, school is a lot different then even when I was a kid. I grade in whatever color marker or pen is closest, a grade is a grade no matter what color you get it in. Also parents need to wake up and HELP their kids if they are getting a poor grade. Sure you might be busy with work and whatnot but make your child a priority. There are a lot of resources available, use them! And giving five minutes a night (or morning or whenever) to read a story won't kill you and will really benefit your kid. Okay end of my rant but I can't stress enough how important early literacy is as well as supportive parents. There are way bigger problems in education then grading pen colors.0
-
You should see how they do report cards now. You need an education degree to decipher it. Rather than grading them for subjects, they score them for benchmarks. I sent a comment informing them that educational jargon is utterly useless to a parent looking to reinforce performance.0
-
You need a new news station, this has been studied for years. Personally, all the red depresses *me*, so I try to use purple or green, but our office manager won't buy those colors.0
-
I say bring back the DUNCE cap!0
-
jbfc
What in the holy hell does that mean? You darn kids and your silly acronyms!
Damn kids, GET OFF MY LAWN!0 -
Folks have been saying that for years. I was taught that in my Ed. degree in the 80s.. Is it true? Meh. Is it a big deal? Not really.Soon the world will be wimpy, or at least the USA is going to be the wimpiest country that exists. I was just listening to news radio, and some group is saying that teachers should no longer mark school papers in red pen, because red upsets the kids.... it is recommended that they use blue "or other not so intimidating colors".
Are you freaking serious?0 -
You should see how they do report cards now. You need an education degree to decipher it. Rather than grading them for subjects, they score them for benchmarks. I sent a comment informing them that educational jargon is utterly useless to a parent looking to reinforce performance.
i just recently heard the term "benchmark." what is it exactly?
i was actually going to post that i am surprised kids even receive grades anymore.0 -
How does this pussify anyone? It's an *F* or *wrong* whether it's in blue, black, red or green.
Our elementary schools haven't used red ink in over 10 years. They felt it stood out too much and other kids could easily see it. When you have a kid that's already struggling why add being teased by their classmates to it?
How does this effect you?
I think it's more to the point that making a big deal out of the color pen used to grade papers is utterly senseless and has no real impact on the child's performance.0 -
I was graded with a red pen and it made me the tough man I am today!
ahem....0 -
I see nothing wrong with papers being graded with red ink.
If as a child (older, not elementary per se), all the red impacts you...maybe that should be taken as a wakeup call.
I sure as hell went :noway: when I had a paper with all red on it. I didn't curl in a corner and cry or get ashamed. I tried harder.
:drinker:0 -
You should see how they do report cards now. You need an education degree to decipher it. Rather than grading them for subjects, they score them for benchmarks. I sent a comment informing them that educational jargon is utterly useless to a parent looking to reinforce performance.
i just recently heard the term "benchmark." what is it exactly?
i was actually going to post that i am surprised kids even receive grades anymore.
I consider benchmarks as the specific skills a child should have by the end of that grade. Most states are turning to the common core standards as benchmarks to use. They are pretty broad but provide teachers with the ability to break them down and teach them how they or their district want them to.0 -
You should see how they do report cards now. You need an education degree to decipher it. Rather than grading them for subjects, they score them for benchmarks. I sent a comment informing them that educational jargon is utterly useless to a parent looking to reinforce performance.
I have the same complaint. My kids schools use the most rediculus system. I know as a kid... Getting handed a paper with a big red F on it embarrassed me.... Then made me work harder to never get one again0 -
I was graded with a red pen and it made me the tough man I am today!
ahem....
Patti I could not have laid the sarcasm on any thicker if I tried!0 -
Stop listening to the news, you only reward their behavior.Soon the world will be wimpy, or at least the USA is going to be the wimpiest country that exists. I was just listening to news radio, and some group is saying that teachers should no longer mark school papers in red pen, because red upsets the kids.... it is recommended that they use blue "or other not so intimidating colors".
Are you freaking serious?0
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.4K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.2K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.9K Food and Nutrition
- 47.4K Recipes
- 232.5K Fitness and Exercise
- 426 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.5K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.7K MyFitnessPal Information
- 24 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions