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writes: My daughter is the sixth form and received a 1 hour detention today for not doing her homework.Is it normal for sixth formers to be given detention?This is the first detention my daughter has had while at school and I am surprised by it. Reply to this Question |
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reader, childcare consultant +, writes (25 July 2006):
From personal experience I can say that while not often issued, detentions were not uncommon , however there is often a "why bother" aspect and its important to show your daughter exactly why she needs to complete these assignments in order to achieve what she wants, also it helps to offer to discuss homework (but not do it for them) in order to understand exactly what they are supposed to be doing and when.
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reader, Angelicc  +, writes (10 July 2006):
 Yes it's very normal being an 17 year old uk student myself I know. you biggest worry is why you daugther didn't do her coursework as it's obviously very important to the course for her to be issused an hour detention.
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reader, Irish49  + ♥, writes (5 July 2006):
 Frankly, if she is 17 years of age and did not do a homework assignment...I don't feel this is unusual. She is old enough to understand about consequences of poor life choices. When my son was 16, he was always lax with his homework. I told him there would be consequences and that whatever detentions were imposed on him, was out of my hands. He didn't like it, but he made the choice to not do his homework. A one hour detention, a number of times was the norm for him. I never complained to the teacher about this because I knew what type of 'life value' he was trying to teach my son. It also gave him time to do that assignment and the much needed time to think about his actions.
I do however, do think this should not be ignored. Families need to pull together when one of them is floundering. Your daughter has ignored her obligation to doing her schoolwork. She's on the cusp of adulthood here and she needs to know the importance of her education and how it will benefit her future. There are times parents have to go the extra mile – this is one. I suggest you fully support the educator's decision's in how they are handling your daughter's homework problems. Perhaps this will be a 'one time' only or not. If this becomes an increasing problem I think it would be a good idea to go in and talk with the teacher and perhaps you both could brainstorm to getting her back on the learning track. You daughter may not like the fact that you are concerned and speaking with her educators but when she is an adult and graduates from college, she will always remember you and the teachers who helped to save and redirect her during a difficult time
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reader, anonymous, writes (3 July 2006): The detention was given for her not completing a History assignment on time.
She's 17 years old in the lower sixth form and throughout school has never had a previous detention.
She has become a bit of a handful lately, I guess it must be her age but I am not convinced a detention will stop her unruly behaviour of late.
I haven't smacked her since she was 14 but I have told her that is she gets another detention then she will find herself over my knee. She did look very shocked so that may have done the trick.
It's a shame there is no corporal punishment in schools these days as in my day a few strokes of the cane did wonders for behaviour!
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reader, DrPsych + ♥, writes (1 July 2006):
 I have heard of schools issuing detentions and various other penalties to 6th formers in the past. It isn't about the fact they are in non-compulsory education but about the schools rules of pupil conduct (attendance, homework etc). I personally think the teacher who handed out a detention should be congratulated. The softly, softly approach doesn't work on everyone, and if she failed to do her homework and received no penalty then she may do it again and it may affect her A'level grades in the long term. As a parent, you may have the right to object about detentions to the board of Governors - some schools allow punishments to be handed out by prior arrangement with parents with regards to the time and day.
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reader, anonymous, writes (30 June 2006): This is really quite strange... At 6th form, your daughter is voluntarily receiving eduction (I assume she's 17/18). I have never, ever heard of 6th formers receiving detention. Usually a more mature arangement between two adults (teacher and student) can be arranged!
I would say to your daughter that she has no need to stay for detentions... What exactly was the supposed misdemeanor?
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