The fighting at Montera seems like it is increasing rather than decreasing. Some 6-8th graders settle their scores with meaningless violence in classes, hallways and after school to make a point, stick it to the victims, etc. Let’s address the problem head first and see how we might prevent more violence.
Bullying: People picking on you and you want to fight back
Bullying is a common source of fighting in schools. Student tormentors could engage in fights with anyone. You may want to fight back against the person who teases, hits or picks on you, but just because they make you angry and upset, you shouldn’t bash their teeth in. Rather, you can seek help from teachers, Montera staff members and parents to help you resolve that problem.
Even if it’s one person that calls you a bad word or if someone just punches you wherever, don’t increase the fighting in Montera. Find a peaceful way to resolve it.
Settling Scores: Resolving differences or disagreements with senseless violence
Some kids want to settle their scores, differences or just random beef with other kids at Montera and resort to violence to solve those problems. Fists, feet and other materials should not be used as weapons for fights that break out in the hallways. Instead of that, just use words and resolutions to help dissolve the problem. Words can help but the involvement of teachers and parents can also be key to ending violence and rivalries.
Use your words in those situations and put the thought of fighting at the back of your mind.
Affecting Classes: Fights that break out in classrooms disrupt the classroom flow
Fights in hallways are bad but fights in classrooms are worse. They upset the teachers because it puts a stop to their classroom lessons and the fact that their students fight and hurt each other. Once a fight starts in class, it stops the learning from happening. Education is key to graduating and starting your grown up life and fights don’t allow that to happen.
The best suggestion for this problem is to have a teacher help you with whatever problem you’re dealing with.
Final Thoughts:
Kids will fight sometimes, in hallways and classes. There are destined to be fights. Using your words, teachers, parents or someone you trust to help you solve this problem with you are the best ways to stop fighting before it starts and affects your Montera experience. Fists are not the answer.