New Delhi: If you are a schoolboy, there can be a variety of offenses ranging from failing to complete tasks to arriving late for class. However, a mother in the United Kingdom was recently shocked when her daughter was detained at school for charging her iPad 93 percent. Shocked by the unique reason for the punishment, the mother tweeted about it by tweeting. A user named Celina wrote, “My daughter was detained because her iPad was 93 percent charged when she came to school.”
My daughter was taken into custody because when she came to school her iPad was 93 percent off. The assistant chief, whom I have emailed since, expects iPads to be no less than 97% or pupils punished.
I’m shocked.
Has anyone heard of such nonsense? — Selina (@Missy_E36) June 29, 2022
According to the mother, she emailed the assistant principal of her daughter’s school, who informed her that children should come to school with at least 97 percent iPad charged. She further said that anyone who breaks this rule will be punished. The mother tweeted, “I am shocked. Has anyone heard of such nonsense?” Read More: OnePlus Nord 2T goes on sale in India today, will cost Rs 27,499: Check out specs, features and more
In another tweet, the mother provided a screenshot of an email sent to school authorities, seeking an explanation for the unusual punishment. Celina said she had also mailed her daughter’s tutor and informed her that she would not attend the detention until she got a response. Read more: Garena Free Fire Redeem Codes for Today, July 5: View Website, Steps to Redeem
It is mental. To be honest, I must be pissed — Nicola Allen (@nicola_ellen_w) June 29, 2022
“Can you please explain why not having 100 percent battery is a viable basis for detaining a student?” Mom requested in email. She emphasized that her daughter’s iPad’s 93 percent battery didn’t interfere with her studies in any way, and she continued to work on the device while she was in school.
The mother called the punishment “archaic”, claiming that her daughter had done nothing wrong and therefore did not deserve the punishment. She further said that such rules create “unnecessary fear” among the students and are not the appropriate approach to running the school.
As this story spread on Twitter, some were shocked by this unique ban. One user narrated how his son was once punished for having a dull pencil.
My daughter was taken into custody because when she came to school her iPad was 93 percent off. The assistant chief, whom I have emailed since, expects iPads to be no less than 97% or pupils punished.
I’m shocked.
Has anyone heard of such nonsense? — Selina (@Missy_E36) June 29, 2022
However, one user deemed the rule fair and pointed out that children struggle to charge their iPads at school, disrupting their education.
If students are using that as a way to get work done all day and not writing on paper, I totally understand that this would be the equivalent of having a basic tool needed for school. — Tackela Olugbuyi (@Tackela) June 29, 2022