jj115 citizenship credit+essay


 * The Snitch Crisis **


 * Dear mr. Swan,**


 * I believe that Citizenship Credit program should not be allowed in Bedminster School. The Citizenship Credit is a system where if you report bullying you get credits. These credits can be used for points on your report card. This is an act Bedminster School is thinking of adopting. However, I believe that Citizenship Credit should not be allowed at our school.**


 * On the one had, some people might think it will eliminate bullying; however, some of the reasons why I feel that the Citizenship Credit should not be adopted at our school are: (1) there will be too many people snitching and if you did one thing wrong people would report you; (2) people would just be waiting for someone to do something wrong; (3) people would target the snitches; and (4) people may just file a fake report. If things get really out of control, people may become mercenaries and get paid to do bad things.**


 * Another reason not to adopt the program is that it will encourage people to make stuff up in order to get credits. Since the "snitcher's" name is disclosed, the person who was reported might retaliate and report innocent people. This would create a situation where the bullied would become the bully! Although some parents might be thinking that their "little sunshine" would not lie, the sad truth is that they probably would in this situation. Havoc would be created with all the parents complaining.**


 * Lastly, there would be an overwhelming amount of reports on our principle's desk! It would become a situation in which every five seconds someone would file a report on how someone did not throw their paper away or how someone stepped too close to your "personal bubble!" The school would not be able to keep up with the amount of reports people filed for nonsensical reasons. The teachers would get angry that the students were always at the front desk. This act would be too overwhelming for parents and teachers.**


 * I just don't think the school is ready for this motion. It would be too chaotic and troublesome and would not be worth it in the end. In the future, it might be a good idea when they have a machine or computer program that can process all the paperwork and they work out the glitches. Therefore, I don't see the value for it right now. My opinion is that Citizenship Credit should not be allowed at the Bedminster School.**


 * from,**
 * John**