Well I'll be damned... http://www.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,4057,7404304^26462,00.html Girl, 5, makes bong in class By Edith Bevin September 29, 2003 A five-year-old Territory girl shocked teachers when she showed her class how to make a bong out of a Coke bottle during a "show and tell" session. The incident took place at a primary school in Darwin's northern suburbs. The revelation comes amid mounting concerns over drug use among Territory primary school students. At least two instances have been reported to the Education Department of children aged between five and 12 being caught with drugs at school. In one case the drug was amphetamine. Teachers have indicated this may be the tip of the iceberg. "The little girl showing how to make a bong was the most in-your-face example of drug culture among primary school students I've heard of," one teacher said. "It's not unheard of that primary school children will be found with drugs at school," the teacher said. "Usually it's just a bit of dope - they've probably nicked it from their mum's purse and brought it along to show off. "I've never heard of dealing at a primary school here." But dealing at Territory schools is not unheard of, police say. The NT Drug Enforcement Unit has run operations at high schools targeting dealing on school grounds. Police would not name the schools involved. The Northern Territory News has learned a member of the NT Police has been seconded to the Education Department to work on their new drug policy and protocols. "The drug education policy is under revision to ensure it accurately reflects modern trends," the spokesperson said. Students with drugs at school are reported to the school-based constable and are subject to suspension. A Department of Education spokesman said students being found with drugs at Territory schools was rare. The spokesman said prosecutions against students are not always pursued. "Depending on the incident, the constable may refer the matter to the police for further action," the spokesman said. "Usually, the student involved would be suspended for a period determined by the school, taking into consideration the seriousness of the incident. "The student would also receive counselling and would be required to successfully undertake a re-entry interview before returning to the school once the period of suspension has passed." I wish I thought of that. Smeg, what's wrong with your country?!!?
aint that some **** I dunno whether or not to be proud of the girl for making one at 5 years old or to blame the parents! What am I talking about. I still blame the parents (or her older siblings). But really, that is crazy.
Yet another example of a failed drug policy. The parents certainly have some culpability, but when a five year old knows, not just what a bong is, but how to make one, our drug policy has failed. It is telling that drug possession is not unheard of at these ages. I will again call for a rational, science based drug policy that accomplishes what I think is the most important thing having to do with drugs: making sure drugs do not get into the hands of our children. We can win the "War on Drugs" if we shift our focus.
They import the "War on Drugs" from America just like 100% of the countries in the world. Apparently, we can't all agree on what makes the case for war, but every single country in the world prohibits drug use. Even in Holland, pot is simply decriminalized so that they will not run afoul of the US machine.
My friend made an "extended water pipe" (bong) as a clay sculpture project that was fired (by her teacher) in a kiln in a college art class. The teacher never said a word to her about her "project".
That's too cool.....huh, huh. I bet it looks cool too. Guess you have to fire your own now that the Bushies have declared war on the evil paraphenalia that will corrupt our youth.
AndyMoon, WTF does a 5 year old know about drug policy? All they know is what they see in their environment. The parents need to be looked into.... DD
Wrong Bama, as soon as I realized she was an "evil doer" I reported her to 1-800-BE-A-PATRIOT. The only bong "firing" I do is to tell the makers that they are *OUT OF WORK*. God bless America, Ashcroft, and operation "Pipe Dreams"...
