TMI (Too Much Information)
Bathroom permission at PC
By: Harmony Beck
Who would have thought that at the age of fifteen to eighteen high schoolers would still have to ask for permission to go to the bathroom? This is an uncomfortable situation for the student and the teacher. The conversation between teacher and student always consists of the question and the response. When a student uses improper grammar or tense the teacher will usually correct the student. For example, if the student says, "Can I use the restroom," the teacher will reply, "I don’t know, can you?" This creates an awkward situation for the student and overall annoyance that should be avoided. This comment can degrade the student and makes him or her feel like second grader. Nevertheless, teachers would rather be in control for the time the students are allowed to leave the room. To decide the proper time to leave for a bathroom break, is up to the students and will help them to determine when the correct time will be to exit the room. Time is crucial, if a student asks to use the bathroom right after the bell rings it’s too early, and before the bell rings is too late. Students are not allowed to go while teachers are lecturing and if the class is working on something important don’t even think about it. This is an issue that needs to be solved because it is time for a change.
