http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/291353/Who-implimented-the-hands-behind-your-back-and-bubble-in-your-mouth-as-a-way-to-keep-kids-quite-in-halls I went to my son's school yesterday and was horrified to see the young kids with their hands behind thier backs, and they are to have a make believe "bubble" in thier mouths to keep them quite in the hallways. I totally understand the need to keep kids quite while in the halls but I am not comfortable with kids walking like convicts, and the "bubble" thing is a bit disturbing to see. I want to understand how to address this to the school board as I have asked a few parents and they too feel the way I do. One parent was actually a grandparent, who explained that she taught school and was told by her administration to impliment this. She too didn't agree with this policy or procedure. I was wondering if this is in other schools across this nation? GreatSchools en-us krispygal I think it has no basis for any good psychological philosophy. I think it can be disrespectful if the staff says it in a way that is disrespectful. Unfortunatly children ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/291353/Who-implimented-the-hands-behind-your-back-and-bubble-in-your-mouth-as-a-way-to-keep-kids-quite-in-halls?cpage=1#comment_554128 5100.554128 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 06:18:19 -0700 MarlaShane My children's school does this. Although it may remind you of convicts, it is disrespectful for kids to do this - it surely isn't "horrible." It is an inventive way ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/291353/Who-implimented-the-hands-behind-your-back-and-bubble-in-your-mouth-as-a-way-to-keep-kids-quite-in-halls?cpage=1#comment_396798 5100.396798 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:21:21 -0700 Jennilon Delco Primary School in Pflugerville, Texas. I use to work at a school and we never did this so I was wanting some input. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/291353/Who-implimented-the-hands-behind-your-back-and-bubble-in-your-mouth-as-a-way-to-keep-kids-quite-in-halls?cpage=1#comment_307927 5100.307927 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 19:04:48 -0800 kristy1966 What school is this in? http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/291353/Who-implimented-the-hands-behind-your-back-and-bubble-in-your-mouth-as-a-way-to-keep-kids-quite-in-halls?cpage=1#comment_307219 5100.307219 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 07:18:09 -0800 jendelnorje As a teacher and mother of an unruly little girl, I completely agree with teaching children how to control their bodies in a positive manner. It doesn't only keep everyone ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/291353/Who-implimented-the-hands-behind-your-back-and-bubble-in-your-mouth-as-a-way-to-keep-kids-quite-in-halls?cpage=1#comment_291624 5100.291624 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:16:42 -0800 GracesMom I'd suggest you go work in the school with the little ones the entire day...not just a couple of hours...the WHOLE day. If you can come up with a better ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/291353/Who-implimented-the-hands-behind-your-back-and-bubble-in-your-mouth-as-a-way-to-keep-kids-quite-in-halls?cpage=2#comment_291555 5100.291555 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:38:36 -0800 MSMomm I would suggest you and the other concerned parents bring this up with the principal first (unless you've already done that) to find out why this kind of discipline has ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/291353/Who-implimented-the-hands-behind-your-back-and-bubble-in-your-mouth-as-a-way-to-keep-kids-quite-in-halls?cpage=2#comment_291428 5100.291428 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:28:21 -0800 Cinderbell My district doesn't do the make-believe bubble thing but the students are supposed to walk down the hallway with arms DIRECTLY to their sides, and no where else. No touching ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/291353/Who-implimented-the-hands-behind-your-back-and-bubble-in-your-mouth-as-a-way-to-keep-kids-quite-in-halls?cpage=2#comment_291417 5100.291417 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:20:05 -0800 healthy11 I've never heard of it being used in schools in my area...I'd like to suggest that you join the Elementary Group at community.greatschools.net/groups/11527 and see what others have to say... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/291353/Who-implimented-the-hands-behind-your-back-and-bubble-in-your-mouth-as-a-way-to-keep-kids-quite-in-halls?cpage=2#comment_291410 5100.291410 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:56:44 -0800