- Question
Should after-school detention be banned?
School detention is a divisive topic in the learning community, as educators disagree on the effectiveness of school-based disciplinary actions. Some believe it is a more effective use of time for students who tend to misbehave, while others believe this puts educators in an excessively disciplinary role rather than focusing on teaching their students content during the school day.
No, after-school detention should not be banned
School detention is one of the only tactics teachers have as a disciplinary method, and it acts as an important time occupant for kids who may otherwise misuse their free time. It supplements education and prevents misbehavior, making it an effective punishment.
Yes, after-school detention should be banned
After-school detention is typically a badly-implemented method of occupying students, but it blurs educator-parental figure boundaries and frequently changes how students think about their teachers, as they become primary disciplinary figures rather than educators.