1957 vs 2010
Scenario 1:
Johnny and Mark get into a fistfight after school.
1957 – Crowd gathers. Mark wins. Johnny and Mark shake hands and end up best friends.
2010 – Police are called and arrest Johnny and Mark. Charge them with assault, both expelled even though Johnny started it. Both children go to anger management programs for 3 months. School board holds meeting to implement bullying prevention programs.
Scenario 2:
Robbie won’t be still in class, disrupts other students.
1957 – Robbie sent to the office and given 6 of the best by the Principal. Returns to class, sits still and does not disrupt class again.
2010 – Robbie given huge doses of Ritalin and becomes a zombie. Tested for ADHD. Robbie’s parents get fort-nightly disability payments and school gets extra funding from government because Robbie has a disability.
Scenario 3:
Billy breaks a window in his neighbor’s car and his dad gives him a whipping with his belt.
1957 – Billy is more careful next time, grows up normal, goes to college, and becomes a successful business man.
2010- Billy’s dad is arrested for child abuse. Billy is removed to foster care and joins a gang. State psychologist tells Billy’s sister that she remembers being abused, herself and their dad goes to prison.
Scenario 4:
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.
2010 – Mary is accused of being a sexual predator and loses her job. She faces 3 years in prison. Johnny undergoes 5 years of therapy.
Okay, I didn’t come up with this myself but I found it very entertaining and thought my readers might, as well. I think we can all shake our heads and smile in agreement that these scenarios are pretty on point.
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