How Times Have Changed
Scenario:
Jack goes quail hunting before school and then pulls into the school parking lot with his shotgun in his gun rack.
1957 – The vice principal comes over, looks at Jack’s shotgun, goes to his car, and gets his own shotgun to show Jack.
2007 – The school goes into lockdown, the FBI is called, and Jack is hauled off to jail and never sees his truck or gun again. Counselors are called in for traumatized students and teachers.
Scenario:
Jeffrey won’t be still in class and disrupts other students.
1957 – Jeffrey is sent to the office and is given a good paddling by the principal. He returns to class, sits still, and does not disrupt the class again.
2007 – Jeffrey is given huge doses of Ritalin. He becomes a zombie and is tested for ADD. The school gets extra money from the state because Jeffrey has a disability.
Scenario:
Billy breaks a window in his neighbor’s car and his dad gives him a spanking with his belt.
1957 – Billy is more careful next time, grows up normal, goes to college, and becomes a successful businessman.
2007 – Billy’s dad is arrested for child abuse. Billy is removed to foster care and joins a gang. The state psychologist tells Billy’s sister that she remembers being abused herself and their dad goes to prison.
Scenario:
Johnny falls while running during recess and scrapes his knee. He is found crying by his teacher, Mary. Mary hugs him to comfort him.
1957 – In a short time, Johnny feels better and goes on playing.
2007 – Mary is accused of being an offender and loses her job. She faces three years in state prison. Johnny undergoes five years of therapy.