Too Much Lovin’
November 24, 2008 • written by Molly Lease
“It makes people feel uncomfortable,” said Mr. Juba, math department, “We’re in a school academic setting.” When asked about student displays of affection, Mr. Juba feels there is no need for it in school. Too many bad things can happen; students can break up, get in fights, or make others feel bad because they do not have a significant other.
“No kissing, no smooching in front of me,” Mrs. Anderson, Math department boldly stated, “That is meant for home.” Holding hands is fine but kissing is not okay in school. “Ick! I don’t want to see my parents let alone my students [kissing]”
“[I don’t like] Groping, making out, anything that makes you feel like throwing up in your mouth,” said Dallas Cambell, junior. He feels, along with the rest of Mr. Schwart’s critical issues class, that student PDA should be limited. They believe holding hands is all right but sucking face is appropriate. A quick peck is allowed by some, while others veto that idea.
Jessica Lund’s rule is, “Never do anything in public you wouldn’t do in front of your parents” As good of a rule as this is, there are different parents. Some will allow kissing, or making out. Others supply condoms for their children. While on the other side, parents don’t want to see their child holding hands.
“It’s just not appropriate, where is the line, what is a hug? Where was your kiss?” Mr. Juba explained. It’s too difficult to decide what is appropriate. If there was a section on student relationships in the handbook, a clear definition would need to be stated.
“It makes me cringe,” explained Natashya Jacob, “People are confused. They are confusing love and lust.” Students should learn the difference before they begin to show their affection all over the school.
If you’re looking for a way to show feelings without causing nausea for other students, Becca Lindusky, Senior, has an idea, “I would rather have someone hold my books for me.” It shows that you care enough to free up their hands and stop a back ache.
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Kissing and hugging should be allowed.
People are dehumanized enough. Do we really need to take it a step further by restricting harmless expressions of love?
I think that this issue was very onesided…can we hear about those who do think PDA is okay?
I agree with the article completely. No one wants to see others sucking face in the middle of the hallway. In the article she said hugs and holding hands are ok, so calm down. Making out in front of others is not a cute way to show your love for one another.
I think it’s so awkward to see. I think if you really care about someone that much, you wouldn’t need to show it to everyone, you would keep it to yourself because it’s special.
kissing is fine
I agree in ways and perhaps not so much in others.
Let’s just save the hot and heavy for home… but I think a little care isn’t such a crime.
ok on this one you could go either way i guess for one kissing is just in other words saying ( GIVE ME SWINE FLU)