I normally try to steer clear of politics and I try not to judge students or their parents based on political conversations I might overhear, but today was different. On their way out to recess, I heard two first-graders of all people talking about Iran and how we "just need to nuke them all." I'm sorry but if that is what you're talking about at home then you need to reevaluate some things. Would you say something to the students or parents in this situation?

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In the case of recess talk, when they aren't in a classroom setting and aren't intending to be provocative...children can use hyperbole just like adults in casual settings. In situations like that, they could be learning opportunities, "why might nuking them be an overreaction, how can we put limits on disagreements? What do we do in our school when we see someone doing something wrong?" If it were a classroom setting and a student says that out of the blue that is a completely different matter. I would contact guardians, but I would stick to the issue at hand. The issue being the disruption and intent to be provocative and keep the conversation along those lines.

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That is excellent advice and you've given me a good perspective to consider. Thank you!

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Your instincts are correct, but I don’t see any good coming from it.

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I ended up not saying anything!

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