First Grade Teacher Cuts off Student’s Braid

When I initially saw the following story I was sure it had to be hoax.  After I did a little research I was able to view the original report from Milwaukee ABC affiliate WISN.  Needless to say I was appalled.  I have a seven year old daughter and I am sure that she would have been extremely upset about an incident like this.

I’m not sure how I feel about the fact that the child’s identity has been revealed but, the teacher’s identity has not.  The news outlet made it a point to outline that teacher stress has gone up, which implies that this child stressed the teacher out.  My concern as a parent would be that my child would be labeled.  Would subsequent teachers lack patience with my child because she “stressed” this other teacher out?  Additionally, does teacher stress justify this behavior?  The little girl told Milwaukee’s News12 that the teacher called her over to the desk, said that she was going to give her candy, then cut the braid and threw it in the trash while the entire class watched and laughed. Lamya went back to her desk in tears. She says that the teacher asked her, “‘Now what you gonna go home and say to your momma?,’” to which she sensibly replied, “‘That you cut off my hair,’” according to News12.

Although the local school district would not comment on the specifics of the case, an apology was given.

The News12 report says that the District Attorney has decided not to press charges, but police did issue a $175 fine for Disorderly Conduct.

So, what would you do if this happened to your child?

Developing Patience

My husband and I are conducting a purity workshop at our church this weekend.  In our research and study we found the single believers are often frustrated while waiting for a mate.  Unfortunately, many older believers encourage singles to get married far too soon.

(The Apostle Paul wrote…)

1 Corinthians 7:8-9

I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, it is good for them if they abide even as I.

But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.

1 Corinthians 7:32-33

He that is unmarried careth for the things that belong to the Lord, how he may please the Lord: But he that is married careth for the things that are of the world, how he may please his wife

1 Corinthians 7:34

There is difference also between a wife and a virgin. The unmarried woman careth for the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit: but she that is married careth for the things of the world, how she may please her husband.

While men and women are single, it is a wonderful time for the Lord to prepare them and mold them for marriage. As they seek God to cleanse them and help them become the kind of husband or wife that would bless someone, they will soon find they are not lonely. First the Lord will begin using them to bless others; then they will find they are content in Him and find comfort in Him. God’s love alone has the deepest power to fulfill us. We cannot know true love unless we know God. Eventually, in God’s plan and timing, He will bless them with a wonderful mate so that both their lives can be a witness for Him. If a marriage cannot glorify the Lord, then it would be better for the person to remain alone.  (VowofPurity.com)

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