A public secondary school in England has drawn sharp backlash for implementing a strict new policy prohibiting physical contact among students, including high-fives and other casual gestures. Critics argue the rule goes too far, raising questions about how far schools should regulate social interactions outside of formal discipline. The controversy highlights ongoing debates over school authority and the balance between safety and everyday student behavior. Supporters of the measure say it aims to prevent conflicts, but opponents call it an overreach into personal freedoms.
Philip Morant School and College, a public secondary school in England, faced strong criticism after introducing a rule banning physical… The post Brickbat: Don't Slap Me Five appeared first on Reason Magazine.
