Oh don't EVEN get me started on THAT nonsense. Gun/weapon play isn't allowed at our school, either, but COMMON SENSE is applied. "Choose a different game - no gun games at school" is the standard line if we see it, mostly because we don't want the violent play (causes too many fights and crying kids) but no one is going to be expelled unless they cross some pretty serious lines. Actually, they'll be having a conference with the principal first, even then. I have one little guy who is CONSTANTLY shooting people. He makes guns out of sticks, Legos - you name it. Once I got so tired of it, I told him he wasn't allowed to play with anything but dolls and books. He got a doll, tucked the head under his arm, folded down the left leg and SHOT me with the right. Okay, that one led to a conference with mom because he was being deliberately defiant at that point and we covered the "the rules are for everyone, INCLUDING YOU" angle. 90% of the time, though, it's just the way they play - superheroes, cops & robbers, soldier, space rangers...you don't have to be stupid about it, just remind them that play shooting and play fighting isn't allowed, suggest some other choices, and RELAX. Word of warning: if you suggest Spider-Man as a superhero alternative because he doesn't shoot or fight - just webs bad guys for the police.............hide the jump ropes.
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