My mom wanted me to post something about how some of the things she does for Halloween and how they irritate and embarrass me. However, I noticed that last week you wrote about issues with purses at you school. I wish to sound off about how some sneaky, rude person went through my purse last week and took my candy money. I am selling candy bars for a choir trip to Disney World. I felt the money was safe in my purse because my purse is always by my foot when in classes. Still, someone manages to unzip it and take the money. I am pretty sure it happened in my 1st-3rd period classes. Our lockers are small like yours and once my book bag and coat are in it, I can't fit the purse. The purse is of a regulation size that I may carry in school anyway. However, classes are very crowded this year and we are like sardines in the classroom. My English class has about 45 students in it and the teacher can't watch everything. I am angry that nothing is sacred anymore. My mom told me that someone would had ratted on the person that stole my money at your school. But, we have a code of silence at our school. So if something happens and we know about it, we say nothing, even if it is a very dangerous thing. What would you do if you were me? I need to sell candy to pay for my trip, but I can't afford this to happen again. If I had a little job, I would not have t sell candy. I am hoping for a holiday job a Borders.
Kim
Oct 27, 2008
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In my honest opinion, Kim, I'd think that even if there was a "code of silence" at your school, I would still speak up to say my problems and hoping someone can solve it. Thats almost like saying you can kill a student and someone saw but they can't tell who did it, I believe the rule is very idiotic. At my old school there was a code like that, but I stood up for myself and took it to myself to tell a teacher or someone in charge and they actually congratulated me on speaking up though they can't like being part of student's "pety" problems. So I would say to maybe ask a teacher about the situation and see if the teacher can direct you to someone in the school who may be able to help if you want to go on the trip badly. I guess to me sometimes it's okay to break the rules, but only for a good cause.
So if I were in your situation I would try to keep selling candy until you get the job at Borders. So that you can raise enough money. And also If you plan on bringing your purse to class then you should keep it closer to you like on yur shoulder on your lap, so that wont nobody take your hard earned candy money.
I would keep my purse first of all in my line of view at all times. You can't trust that people are good and will not steal things from you. And also I would probably keep money for the trip in my socks. Its a good idea cause people will less likely check your socks for money. Never carry your money in your purse, especially if you know you can't watch it at all times. And another reason to keep the money in your socks is because if someone did try to steal it you'll feel it. For this to work you have to wear high socks, and keep the socks up, DON'T FOLD THEM. And keep your money under your sock inbetween your foot and shoe. This way your money can't fall out, and no one can steal it without trying extreme hard, and without letting you know.
Well what I would suggest that each hour, the money that you make that our, take that money to your locker, and lock it up. Other than this option, I'm honestly not sure what else you could do.
If I were you I would be more responsible with my personal items. Yes it is wrong to steal but if you are not watching your stuff it is your own fault. Also if classes have 45 students teachers can't watch everything which mean you have to really be responsible. If I were in your situation I would keep my money on me that way nobody could take it without me knowing.Right now in the world we live in people will do anything to make a come up and you always have to have your guard up.
I can relate to you when you say that money was stolen from right up under your nose,yet i can only advise you to do one thing and that is to keep your purse in front of you, and to keep all fundraising money in your locker or give it to the choir teacher!
With that kind of money, I would most likely leave it at home because that money is extremely important to notr only you but the Church as well. If you do not wish to leave it at home then you can stick it in your bra or leave it in your coat pocket. Farwise as the Code of Silence goes, forget that because at our school if you know something that is important then you tell and know one cares if someone finds out. Talk to your friends or other classmates because someone knows something and the fact that your not saying is an indication to them that you dont care or either your afraid to speak up about the situation. Your purse should not have been on the floor in the first place because there is no way you can watch your purse from the floor and do work at the same time, it should have been on your desk!
So if I were in your situation, I would keep my purse on my arm at all times. Far as my money goes, I would keep it in a safer compartment of my purse, like maybe a change purse or something because if your purse means that much, it shouldn't be on the floor.
Secondly, this "code of silence" that you speak of, no student will ever have me too silent. Those are children and from my perspective, this "code of silence" no child is going to stop me from speaking on something especially if I see something that's wrong, or that could possibly effect me in a negative manner.
If I were you, for one, I would not have my purse on the floor to begin with. For those who are supersticious, it is bad luck to have it on the floor, and for others like me, I feel that it is just dumb. My freshman year and Communication and Media Arts High School, we had to put our purses on the floor. I didi not agree with that. That is why I always got put out of class. I did not care because I was afraid that something like what happened to you would happen to me. But if someone had something of mine and either I knew about it or someone else knew, I would tell, or either I would make them tell. That is not right. If it was something of someone else's, they would want someone to tell them, right?
I feel that if you put your purse on the floor then you deserved what happened. Next time maybe you will keep it on you or by your side rather than on the floor.What ou need to do is continue to sell candy this time rather than putting it in your purse, out it in a little box with a lock oon it and give it to your principal to hold. At the end of every day (if it is important enough you will remember) get the money from your principal and take it home putting it up in a safe plece. Secondly, you let noone keep you silent. You have a mouth for a reason. You do not have to be a snitch to tell them "whoever took your money has a certain amount of time to return it or there will be consiquences for there actions{". You worked hard to get what you had and if you want to stay quiet hat is on you, just know taht it is not the brightest of all decisions.
I would have to agree with Ashly on her point of view because it's more similar to my own reasons. You should be able to speak what you feel and things that happen around the school even if there is a "code of silence" rule. I also agree because I would think the rule is stupid and the staff members in that school may be a bit 'lazy.' I say this because they don't want to hear student's problems and doesn't want to deal with the drama, and this is why today so many kids are committing suicide, having shootings, or even shooting themselves. Sometimes they need help from others outside home and can't solve things on their own, thats why I agree with Ashly, because the rule of the school is very outrageous and students should be able to stand up.
I agree with Ryan she should keep her money on her. You have to realize that people do that kind of stuff, and you need to keep your money close to you at all times.
Your mother lied i dont know of any snitching going on at this school and ive been here for 3years. If i knew who the person was i would going talk to that person before i have to get physical. If that doesnt work then you have to get a job before you planned to so you can get the money back that was stolen.
I believe that it is very wrong to steal from one of your classmates. especially if its for a cause for school as well, they might as well be stealing from themselves. And i believe that your mother is not correct about or school either. nobody in this school snitches on other people, and thats my opinion and thats how i feel.
I would have to agree with jelicia. If you cant watch your purse at all times i would advise you to take the money you make to someone who can
I agree with both Ryan and Sarah. If you don't pay close attention to your surroundings and as a result your personal belonging happen to get stolen then it is in fact your fault. Therefore it is best that you keep your money and other important things on you!
I agree with what ryan said completely. You have to take responsibility for your actions. You should never leave your money just laying around. People will do anything to get a couple of dollars these days the way the economy is.
Ryan,
I apprieciate your comment however, our desks are not big. First, there is not enough room to put our books plus our purse or bag on the desks. Second, my purse is always in my line of view. It is always by my leg, which should make it impossible for anyone to steal from. Finally, even though it may be impossible for the teacher(s) to watch all 30-45 students, they do watch them very carefully and do notice little details. For example, when students are texting behind books or under the desks teachers notice. The students may think they are being sneaky and wont get caught but thats not usually the case in my school. The teachers usually notice things like that.
In my opinion the person that stole from you is aware that you had the money and is also aware that you sell candy. So just work hard for the money you lost, though code of conduct may seem crazy but people follow that same code in everyday life.
I agree with Ryan that this problem is all about responsibilty. Every action that you make it must be your best decision all the time. Like Ryan said there is no way that the teachers can keep an eye on all the students at all times.
You must first and foremost be more careful about were you put your belongings. Everyone is not a "SAINT", you cant trust everyone and you must not ever believe that "it won't happen to you". Secondly, you have to strive for your goal do whatevr it takes for you to meet the amount that you need. I'm pretty sure that your parents will always be there to support you. SO continue to sell candy and even if you get the job at Boarders continue to sell the candybars as a side hustle. Be smart!!!!
I agree with Destiny. keep your purse close to you at all times. You can never be to careful.
If i was you i would have been very upset but then realize it was nothing i can do about it. i prolly would of brain stormed and thought of a way to get the to snitch by holding a reward for the reappearance.
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