Lice

In years past a student with body lice was sent home and the parents notified but that is no longer the case. Today a student with lice is allowed to stay in school because it is considered a socioeconomic problem and the student would be embarrassed if they were sent home. Many say this is really to protect the school as other students quickly find out if one has lice. The schools today are afraid of any disruption that might cause any parent to get upset. The teachers are careful to make sure that nothing is said in the classroom that might upset anyone. This walking on egg shells can be stressful.