I agree with your principal. You are not stifling creativity if you
refuse to promote a young person's actions which are unhealthy and
harmful. Adult thought should prevail in this matter: this is a child
we are talking about and he has been entrusted to your care. Allowing
them to post material which has content that you do not want other
students to be exposed to is reckless and immature. Plus, that
student needs to know that the adults in his life do not agree with his
thoughts on suicide and "cutting". Perhaps if you agree to leave it on
there he will think that this behavior is "OK". It is not, and you need
to make sure he knows your thoughts. Young people need good role models
who will take a stand for what is right and healthy.
Sharon Slaney, Librarian
Timberlake H.S. Library
5973 W. Hwy 54
P.O. Box 909
Spirit Lake, Id. 83869
208-623-6303
sslaney@lakeland272.org
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