I tell my students that we tell not tattle. If the purpose is to get the other student in trouble its tattling. If the purpose is to help the other student its telling. References :
Some times, it’s like white lies. Small things can slide but if the child see’s something really bad they need to feel that it’s important to inform an adult and not fear being a "snitch" References :
Of course it is. It’s their job to take care of the kids, and some tips straight from the horses mouth make it much easier. The kids will learn when snitching is necessary and when they can keep things like that to themselves as they get older. References :
IF they have a zero-tolerance policy for violence, they encourage "snitching" because they don’t want victims of bullying/hitting to fight back. In my opinion, this system does not work. If the victim tells a teacher, the teacher "deals" with the bully. Later on, the victim seems to "get it twice as bad" for snitching. I think things should go back to the way it used to be. If someone hits you first, you have the right to smack down on the playground. References :
encouraging snitching for small issues discourages development of social graces.Kids are supposed to be learning how to make social connections, not teacher;s pets, however, they need to know that if there is something really wrong going on, it is okay to tell someone. References :
Well as a teacher, i dont really call it snitching…and it really depends on what it is if its snitching. If its tattling over silly things i agree its bad, if it however is a safety issue of a bullying issue then i do think the kids should tell an adult. I do try to discourage the kids from telling on each other for little things and nagging because some kids tell on stupid things all the time, as i said before it really depends on the situation. References :
Well I think it is a bad idea. How do you know which person is actually telling the truth. Plenty of kids will tell on enemies just to get them in trouble. Sometimes groups of kids, girls especially will go to great lengths to get a more popular student in trouble. Unfortunately I have seen it done way too many times. My husband told me that when he was in first grade the entire class ganged up on him and the teacher was punishing him all the time. When ever anything went wrong she would say who did it and they would all point at him. He was the scape goat for the whole class and for the teacher. No it’s not okay. References :
If it is also teaching them to tell the truth when someone does something bad then yes, we want our kids to speak up when someone does something wrong not turn their head away and ignore it, If it was you getting hurt by someone and someone saw it wouldn’t you want them to speak up and help you ?! References :
February 16th, 2010 at 12:10 am
if i was an elementary school teacher i would punish the kids who are tattle tales.
narc ass little punks!
with that being said… id be a great teacher!
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February 16th, 2010 at 12:49 am
No.
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February 16th, 2010 at 1:18 am
No because "snitches get stitches"
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February 16th, 2010 at 1:41 am
Um….
If you use the word "snitching"
then no.
If they say "if someone has a serious problem you are worried about, please tell a teacher"
But for minor things…i don’t think so…
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February 16th, 2010 at 2:04 am
where i come from snitching will get you wacked homie
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February 16th, 2010 at 2:24 am
ummm never really thought about that. DEPENDS ON WHAT THERE SNITCHIMG ABOUT
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February 16th, 2010 at 3:09 am
no, STOP SNITCHIN.
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February 16th, 2010 at 3:19 am
well i think they’re supposed to call it reporting and they should encourage it if it’s important and an emergency
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February 16th, 2010 at 3:49 am
I tell my students that we tell not tattle. If the purpose is to get the other student in trouble its tattling. If the purpose is to help the other student its telling.
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February 16th, 2010 at 4:16 am
No kids should worry about themsleves and not others
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February 16th, 2010 at 4:33 am
Some times, it’s like white lies. Small things can slide but if the child see’s something really bad they need to feel that it’s important to inform an adult and not fear being a "snitch"
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February 16th, 2010 at 4:49 am
It really does depend on the situation. But hey they are teachers how else are they going to find things out.
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February 16th, 2010 at 5:18 am
i mean they aren’t really encouraging SNITCHING
just honesty which is really important as a trait
but I mean I guess I look at it as honesty so I think it is ok
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February 16th, 2010 at 5:47 am
no cuz its not right for people to get in trouble unless its some sirious ****
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February 16th, 2010 at 5:56 am
Of course it is. It’s their job to take care of the kids, and some tips straight from the horses mouth make it much easier. The kids will learn when snitching is necessary and when they can keep things like that to themselves as they get older.
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February 16th, 2010 at 6:02 am
IF they have a zero-tolerance policy for violence, they encourage "snitching" because they don’t want victims of bullying/hitting to fight back. In my opinion, this system does not work. If the victim tells a teacher, the teacher "deals" with the bully. Later on, the victim seems to "get it twice as bad" for snitching. I think things should go back to the way it used to be. If someone hits you first, you have the right to smack down on the playground.
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February 16th, 2010 at 6:26 am
encouraging snitching for small issues discourages development of social graces.Kids are supposed to be learning how to make social connections, not teacher;s pets, however, they need to know that if there is something really wrong going on, it is okay to tell someone.
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February 16th, 2010 at 7:08 am
Well as a teacher, i dont really call it snitching…and it really depends on what it is if its snitching. If its tattling over silly things i agree its bad, if it however is a safety issue of a bullying issue then i do think the kids should tell an adult. I do try to discourage the kids from telling on each other for little things and nagging because some kids tell on stupid things all the time, as i said before it really depends on the situation.
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February 16th, 2010 at 7:24 am
Well I think it is a bad idea. How do you know which person is actually telling the truth. Plenty of kids will tell on enemies just to get them in trouble. Sometimes groups of kids, girls especially will go to great lengths to get a more popular student in trouble. Unfortunately I have seen it done way too many times. My husband told me that when he was in first grade the entire class ganged up on him and the teacher was punishing him all the time. When ever anything went wrong she would say who did it and they would all point at him. He was the scape goat for the whole class and for the teacher. No it’s not okay.
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February 16th, 2010 at 8:11 am
no. it only gives children a foundation to not get rid of childish matters.
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February 16th, 2010 at 8:59 am
If it is also teaching them to tell the truth when someone does something bad then yes, we want our kids to speak up when someone does something wrong not turn their head away and ignore it, If it was you getting hurt by someone and someone saw it wouldn’t you want them to speak up and help you ?!
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February 16th, 2010 at 9:35 am
Sure. I expect we should have them denounce their parents too as enemies of the state. They do it enough to teachers.
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