Now while I in no way advocate this, I think a teacher should be allowed to duct-tape a child whose parents insist that throwing things at someone, even something as light as a sponge, isn't mean, it's just "ornery." Well, maybe ornery 7th graders should be duct taped to their desk -- nothing else seems to work. (For my handful of faithful readers, it's no secret that I'm back at school and am contemplating teaching 7th grade English after a 15-year career in print, TV and online publishing. I'm really starting to wonder if I'm making the right choice when I read a story like this and find myself more sympathetic to the teacher, who reportedly "snapped," than I am with the student. Can't imagine what might have made her snap now, can ya?