Comments on: Potential Offense

By: Damien Riley

Damien Riley — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:48:20 +0000

@Jessica: I agree with that figure and in my job add about 40%.

@Nick: Agreed. Humor is the best medicine!

By: Jessica The Rock Chick

Jessica The Rock Chick — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:30:33 +0000

I can’t remember where I read this but there was some study done that said that no matter what you say, 2% of the people on the planet would be “offended” by it.

Sometimes I think it’s almost a trend now to be offended.

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By: Nick

Nick — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 06:32:25 +0000

While I try to keep my comments and stories “appropriate” and “tasteful” I have quit trying to not offend anyone. If you go around trying to be sure you don’t offend anyone, you will do nothing but worry and almost never be successful.

The best thing I have found is that if someone is offended either make your remark, example, whatever into a joke (most people are only offended by seriousness and not humor) completely change the subject, or appologize and move on to a different topic.

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By: Damien Riley

Damien Riley — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 05:25:13 +0000

@Katelyn: I am dreading the teens for my son. My wife and I have subbed 7-12 and they are rough grades for the making out etc. I guess you just have to keep reminding kids that you love them and tell them the right thing to do.

@Jonas: Thank you for your nice comment. teaching is a job, probably no tougher than most out there. Sometimes I like to complain though. Thanks for agreeing!

@Michelle: I don’t have any answers really but it is really limiting teachers’ ability to teach when you have to be so eminently careful all the time with them about how the world works. Having said that, I’m a big fan of public education, I just want it more perfect ;) Thanks for your comment.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:27:38 +0000

It seems like everyday, a person is “allowed” to say less and less. When did our words become so censored? As a teacher, you are supposed to teach, but how are you supposed to teach when there isn’t much you can say anymore, at least not about real life.

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By: jonas

jonas — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:21:00 +0000

its a real fear. Sometimes its hard to say things as you please because other people easily get offended in certain topics.
I have an urge to teach but i think im short in patience. Might end up shouting instead of speaking lols.
But i hope parent would be a little loose in being too strict to their children because in my observation, it hinders the persons growth thus not realizing his full potential.
nice post

By: Katelyn

Katelyn — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:41:11 +0000

My little sister (13) came home from school the other day and told me that two of her school mates, both girls, were making out in the hallway. I think that parents need to get the whole story before they get worried about cartoon heads being lopped off or other “offensive” sights. If they’re really worried about not letting their children see this type of thing, they need to keep them home. Life is full of things we don’t agree with, it’s not about not letting your children see these things, it’s about teaching them that, although they exsist, it doesn’t mean they’re right.

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By: The Astonishing Adventures of Lord Likely

The Astonishing Adventures of Lord Likely — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Potential Offense