Chris Roemer: Students have to learn from their mistakes

Chris Roemer: Students have to learn from their mistakes

As a middle school principal, there were times when parents fought hard to prevent me from disciplining their children for mistakes they made at school. These parents always thought they were acting in their child’s best interest, but shielding children from the natural consequences of their poor choices is rarely a good idea. Making mistakes as a child can be hugely beneficial for their future well-being, but only if the child is given the oppo…