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Was my sons detection unfair?

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SassyBear2 · 10/09/2025 07:47

My DS has just started sixth form. They were asked by their form tutor to do a short presentation about themselves to introduce to the class.

DS decided to start his presentation with an animated picture of a sperm cell and said, “That was me nearly 17 years ago.” It got some laughs from the class, but the teacher didn’t see the funny side and gave him a detention.

I honestly think this is a bit much. He’s 16, not a little kid, and in sixth form they should be encouraging independence and a bit of personality. It wasn’t offensive or disruptive, just cheeky humour. A telling off I’d understand, but a detention feels harsh.

AIBU to think the school is overreacting? If so can i repeal the detention or do something?

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TubeP · 10/09/2025 07:55

I am at the strict end of the spectrum and I think this is ridiculous. It was a harmless joke made by a sixth-former. Wonder why the teacher was so offended.

KpopDemon · 10/09/2025 07:53

Yanbu. Yes that’s ridiculous.

Many presentations start with something eye-catching or amusing. It’s not like he was doing an interview for a job - it was a form-time introduction to his peers.

Detention is way overboard.