I may take some "heat " for this, but I don't understand why schools are dismissing students early because of intense heat. How will our youth ever become tough? I remember plenty of hot, humid days sitting in a classroom with the lights off, still able to listen and learn. I realize there are many "rules" in the school system nowadays and you can't bring a bottle of water and drink all day because you aren't allowed to leave for all those bathroom breaks..and there is most likely the fear of being sued if your child is affected by the heat. {Don't get me started on that topic}.
Why is everything so different now? The weather hasn't changed since I was a kid. Perhaps the budgets should allow for central air if school continues too far into June..or maybe the powers that be should change the number of days in the school year. A lot of this goes back to the amount of lost days due to the intense Winter we experienced. As far as I could see, at least a half dozen of those cancellations were uncalled for..If there wasn't so much fear in the weather, school would be ending this week, just like it did for most of us in the good old days.
Stop spoiling the kids..life isn't all about being comfortable..sometimes you have to toughen up and just deal with it...they'll find that out sooner or later..
