Unfortunately all it takes is one irrational adult to cause lasting harm, and over the course of 12 years each student is likely to come across several. The co

Unfortunately all it takes is one irrational adult to cause lasting harm, and over the course of 12 years each student is likely to come across several. The common trait, based on my experience, is that the problem staff feel they have all the information, are the experts, categorize complex interactions into 'seen this before' bins, and feel they are the sole authority and report to no one. They are basically acting as judge, jury, and executioner. They are a minority within the public school system however they have the overwritten rules and regulations to back up their actions.