Most of the kids that have a felony drug conviction are from trafficking and not simple possession. I think any kid with a felony should be banned from sports. Maybe not for their entire career, but until school and judge agree. They are a privilege.

 

 

 

I get the athletics is a privilege part. I understand that. Can this same felon be in the school play or is that off limits also? Can the kid go to Prom? Project graduation? Can the kid particiapate in graduation? Sing in the choir? Be the yearbook editor?

I get the athletics is a privilege part. I understand that. Can this same felon be in the school play or is that off limits also? Can the kid go to Prom? Project graduation? Can the kid particiapate in graduation? Sing in the choir? Be the yearbook editor?

 

I would say they should be banned from all extracurricular activities until the school and judge agree to let them participate. Kids need to learn that choices have consequences.

I would say they should be banned from all extracurricular activities until the school and judge agree to let them participate. Kids need to learn that choices have consequences.

 

I hear you. As long as the school is consistent I'd be fine with whatever. I'd hate to see student athletes treated differently than students.

Been involved in a very heated conversation concerning drug tests. I say yes they should play. Some of us have lived a great SHELTERED life. Did you not have any freinds who got high back in school?? Maybe you even smoked some dope, took a pill, I dont know. But not all kids who do dumb things are trash that needs discarded. It makes no sense to kick them out of things that provide, honor, discipline, hard work, and team work..... And do you drug test kids in the band, on the debate team, how about kids who get tutoring or anything extra....Athletes are not your whipping boys or to be made examples of.

 

Now my opinions of course are all within common sense reason. If a student is caught, responsible adults should get them help! set goals, and expectations, be a postive. You deal 20 lbs of cocaine football team may not be for you..... you rape women, or kids, or shoot someone may be best you just watch the game.... but mistakes happen and even good kids take drugs.

 

There is no one getting charged with a felony for simply getting high. I'm all for second chances, but by the time you get to a felony, you have had more than a few chances. Maybe if there are consequences early on, things would not progress to Felony level.

 

There's a NKY athlete competing in track with an ankle bracelet on. IMO, it shows other kids that there are no real consequences to your poor decisions. My understanding is the charge is relating to felony narcotics. Coaches and administrators need to think about all students involved, not just the one they are attempting to "rehabilitate."

There is no one getting charged with a felony for simply getting high. I'm all for second chances, but by the time you get to a felony, you have had more than a few chances. Maybe if there are consequences early on, things would not progress to Felony level.

 

There's a NKY athlete competing in track with an ankle bracelet on. IMO, it shows other kids that there are no real consequences to your poor decisions. My understanding is the charge is relating to felony narcotics. Coaches and administrators need to think about all students involved, not just the one they are attempting to "rehabilitate."

 

Completely ridiculous. I agree, it is sending the wrong message.

 

If it were my kid, school allowing them or not, they would not participate in anything!!!

Completely ridiculous. I agree, it is sending the wrong message.

 

If it were my kid, school allowing them or not, they would not participate in anything!!!

Amen. If it was my kid they may not see the light of day again. I always found it ridiculous how a kid is ineligible if he/she is flunking 2 or 3 classes. What is that? My kids know if they are flunking one class or hell if they even have a D, extracurricular activities are not happening. Thank The Lord above that I haven't had to do it yet.

There is no one getting charged with a felony for simply getting high. I'm all for second chances, but by the time you get to a felony, you have had more than a few chances. Maybe if there are consequences early on, things would not progress to Felony level.

 

There's a NKY athlete competing in track with an ankle bracelet on. IMO, it shows other kids that there are no real consequences to your poor decisions. My understanding is the charge is relating to felony narcotics. Coaches and administrators need to think about all students involved, not just the one they are attempting to "rehabilitate."

 

I disagree. Kid has on an ankle bracelet. That is showing the consequences of his behavior. Why should the school and coaches act as a judge and jury? If he is an active student and the coach allows him to compete then I have no problem with that.

At some point a kid that is remorseful should be forgiven. If it is part of the school's behavior code, I could see requiring a one year suspension from athletics (and other school activities - band, drama, etc.) but not a permanent ban, unless there are multiple offenses.

I disagree. Kid has on an ankle bracelet. That is showing the consequences of his behavior. Why should the school and coaches act as a judge and jury? If he is an active student and the coach allows him to compete then I have no problem with that.

 

What kind of message do you think it sends for other kids to see a kid with electronic monitoring on competing as if nothing has happened? Sends the wrong message. That is a major problem with today's society, too much apathy.

Fortunately I've never worn an ankle bracelet.

 

Does it slow you down when you run?

Easy question .. If you are good at the sport and maybe a starter you get to play , If you a bench warmer , sorry about your luck. That would prepare a kid for real life.

I would be surprised that a judge would permit extra curricular activities to a kid with a monitoring device.

And for me... No kid with an ankle monitoring device would be allowed to represent the school in any extra curricular event. Call me judge and jury if you want, but not gonna happen under my watch. When they have been released from the judge's scrutiny then the opportunity to participate may be considered.

I disagree. Kid has on an ankle bracelet. That is showing the consequences of his behavior. Why should the school and coaches act as a judge and jury? If he is an active student and the coach allows him to compete then I have no problem with that.

 

I disagree. What kind of example is this setting for the other athletes? Not a good one. Tells them they can break the law and still participate. I would not want my school being represented by athletes wearing ankle brackets. Hell, when I played, if you smoked or drank, you were off the team! Being convicted of any offense was a no brainer, you were gone. Committing a felony is definitely breaking a team rule, so see you later. Sorry bout your luck. We all are accountable for our actions and there are consequences for our stupid behavior. Even in the "real world", there are jobs that you can not get if you have a felony. If kids want to particate in athletics, stay out of trouble! Is that too much to ask??

I would be surprised that a judge would permit extra curricular activities to a kid with a monitoring device.

 

Cross country runners from Florida were stripped of their medals for wearing live strong type wrist bands a few years ago. Not sure "jewelry" is allowed in certain events.

Also could that device pose a danger to other participants in contact sports? I have never had the pleasure on having one or hanging with someone who has, so not sure if any parts stick out that could potentially harm another?