1 Oct, 2007
Teacher, student trade blows after spat
PALM SPRINGS, Calif.—A teacher and a 14-year-old student were arrested after trading blows during an argument over taking out trash at the desert's Riverside County Community School.
Teacher Thomas Silva, 61, was arrested and booked for investigation of willful cruelty to a child, while the teenager was arrested for battery on a school employee, Sgt. Mitch Spike said Thursday. Both were released.
"Neither one of their actions were justified," the sergeant said.
Silva, who wasn't available for comment, has worked for the Riverside County Office of Education since 1979, spokesman Rick Peoples said, adding he was unable to discuss the incident because it was a personnel matter.
Silva asked the student to throw out the trash and the teen refused, Spike said. They argued and the student shoved Silva, who then slapped the student, the sergeant said.
The student then slapped the teacher and the teacher punched the student at least three times in the head, Spike said.
No medical attention was needed.
Peoples said the school serves about 40 students, who are in the seventh through 12 grades. The students include those who have been expelled from other schools, are on probation or have other problems.
photo (not actual) courtesy images.google.com & story twincities.com, 9/14/07
This means trouble!
Hebrews 12:14-15 (NLT)
14 Work at living in peace with everyone, and work at living a holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord. 15 Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many.
What does today's God's Story scripture teach us about the relationship between conflict in our relationships?
You may not have had a fight or even a disagreement with one of your teachers at school this year, but if you are a living, breathing, human being, you have had some kind of conflict with someone recently.
Unresolved conflict just means trouble and more trouble.
Perhaps you've been fighting with your parents for weeks, or quarreling with your siblings, holding a grudge against someone, or you're not on speaking terms with ____________?
Bitterness will paint our lives with jealousy, anger and even immorality. It will keep us from experiencing the joy of Christ.
But when we're in right relationship with God, the Holy Spirit controls our attitudes and His power can bring healing to the hurt that causes bitterness in our relationships. There's no guarantee that the other person will respond in the right way, but when we do our part in apologizing, forgiving, and loving unconditionally, we will experience the joy in our relationship with Christ again!
How can we connect today's God's Story scripture to our lives?
- Confess to God any grudge you have been holding toward someone. Thank Him for forgiving you. Ask Jesus to give you strength, patience and love to resolve your conflict. Let His Spirit fill you with joy!
- Whenever you see family members and friends this week (and teachers and other students), thank God for those relationships and ask Him to help you see them and love them the way He does.
How can we connect today's story and God's Story scripture and our story to others?
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