OMG! Sharp Things!

Check out this, please; it's short.

Back? Awesome.

So, if you bothered to read that, then you'll know that a 10 year old was suspended from school because of a broken pencil sharpener.

Holy God.

Over here in safety land (i.e. Japan) the students routinely have scissors, razor blades, pen knives, chisels, et cetera. Does anyone ever cause a fuss? Nope. Do students ever get hurt? No more than on the sports field. Is it a big deal? Not at all.

So, why isn't it a big deal? Simple, these kids have always had sharp things around; hence, they know the danger and importance of them. Because they have been exposed to limited danger on a regular basis, they live safer lives.

You can look at it this way: if you keep your kids in a bubble until they're 12, then as soon as they come out they will die horrible, painful, bleeding-from-the-eyes deaths from the everyday bacteria in the air, on the ground, and in the water. The same thing goes for dangerous, pointy things.

Congratulations, you've successfully taught children that having school supplies will get them in trouble. I wonder if any of these people understand the concept of cognitive associations. That's where you associate one thing with another. Putting your hand on the stove = ouch, therefore I won't do that again. I bring regular, everyday objects into a school = suspension, therefore to Hell with school, F those guys, and I'm going to go listen to emo music.

Nice work America. I wish I had invested in eyeliner companies.

JetSetArnett Out.

So darken your clothes or strike a violent pose