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The Pandemic of Bad Behavior

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Dear Koko,  I have been thinking a lot about this lately and though it's not something that makes a very pretty picture I think it is important for us to address this.  Around two or more years ago when these lockdowns started we were so fearful. I guess time is the best healer as the same parents (me included) who were sanitizing anything and everything that touches their children cannot wait for schools to to open and children to be out of the confines of the house.  I want schools to open, not because I want to get rid of you, but because I think the last few years have made me believe in the institution. Schools are important not just for education, but for building people with a sense of decorum, imbibing discipline and most importantly knowing how to behave yourself. This is an unpopular opinion but children are not angels, in fact most of them are veritable brats, who need to be schooled, for the lack of a better word.  We moved to a new house and that is alwa...