Quick Summary: A Massachusetts high school teen has been suspended for driving her friend home from a drinking party.
1: What would you have done in Erin Cox's situation?
Honestly, I would’ve done exactly what she done. I know that it’ll be bad and punishable, but it’s the right thing to do not to let the drunk friend drive instead or there will possibly be a deadly road rage. “"She did what she thought was right, and I'm very proud of her," Eleanor Cox told WBZ-TV in Boston on Sunday night.”
2: How do you think the school’s decision will affect her?
Now that she is suspended, she needs to find a way to successfully apologize to the school and to tell them that she did what was right, no matter what the consequences are.
3: What principle regarding alcohol, if any, is the school standing for?
“"By punishing Erin Cox, the North Andover School District sends a contrary and very dangerous message -- that young people are better off letting their friends drive drunk," the statement read.” I find this VERY CRUEL for the school to say because drunk driving is as dangerous as text and driving. Alcohol blurs your vision, you fall asleep easily, gives you headaches so strong that you’ll scream, and it’ll shut down your kidneys if you drink too much, killing you.
4: Why are schools involved in efforts to prevent teens from drinking?
Schools want teens to stay away from alcohol because it's deadly and it messes up your brain and your intellegence.
5: Why do you think the school suspended Erin Cox? Would your school do something similar?
The reason for her getting suspended was because of being near a drunk person. The drunk friend could've easily get Erin drunk and/or take over the wheel, which could've easily kill both of them. I think that GECHS would do the same thing if Erin was involved, but I'm sure they will agree that she did the right thing about not leaving the drunk friend to drive on her own.
I agree with you, drinking is really bad for your health, but it was the right thing to do. I would hope my friend would drive me home if I had a little bit too much to drink.(Not saying this will happen anytime soon.) It was Erin's way of keeping her friend safe and I respect that, I personally don't think the school should have punished Erin. Maybe the friend, but not Erin. Good job, your blogs are awesome.(:
ReplyDeleteI also agree that the school shouldnt have punished her because of her driving a drunk friend home. I think the white text is a little confusing at the end but overall I think this is really good. Good job
ReplyDeleteI just seen that my comment did not post. I apologize, my blogger has been actin odd. This blog post is really good, I would try to make it more of a statement then answering questions though. Answer the questions, but not in the question/answer format. Otherwise, you did a great job! It is a bit confusing, but like I said just try a new format. I also agree that Erin should not be punished. I realize that she was driving home a drunk friend, but still they should have taken matters differently. Drinking is bad for your health, but she was trying to be helpful so I praise her for that. You gave really good feedback and I agree with most of your points in this blog. Could you please post the link to this article? Thanks! Great job :)
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