21 August 2012
I believe in certain circumstances they should, but a line should be drawn.
I'm writing this because I had my school locker searched,they had suspicions, which turned out to be un true, and some of my school friends think it was wrong of them.
My reason for is Lockers are school property and, therefore, subject to any school searches: Students are merely allowed to use lockers as they do with sports equipment, library books, school computers, etc. Lockers can be taken back without notice, for example if they are vandalised or become smelly with rotting food. Students are or should be told that schools have the right to search them, it's part of trusting and being a community.
But I worry that allowing it could lead to an abuse I'd the system.
Many belongings aren’t illegal but are nevertheless potentially the source of embarrassment. For example love letters, Writings, medicines or diaries. Teachers could abuse this power to inflict embarrassment on students they dislike, or may allow it to influence negatively their attitude to and treatment of the student concerned.
I understand that few teachers would, but it's that few I worry about.
Well what do you think, should they be allowed to search school lockers/bags if they have suspicions of illicit activity, or will the system be abused?
Opinionated: Should Schools Be Allowed To Search Bags/lockers • Opuss № I