Presenter says student behavior increased since before COVID; cites screen time and distrust of authority
January 10, 2026 | Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb), School Boards, Michigan
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Dr. DiPonio told the Board that disciplinary and classroom-behavior issues rose in the years leading up to the COVID‑19 pandemic and have continued to increase.
"Following COVID‑19 it has steadily increased," Dr. DiPonio said, attributing part of the trend to screen time, what he described as "gentle parenting," and a growing distrust of authority. He also said the district shared a video from another district showing a parent speaking at a school board meeting about unacceptable classroom behavior.
Board members received the overview as part of a broader workshop; no disciplinary-policy changes or formal motions were recorded during the session. The remarks were presented as context for ongoing planning and for the district’s student‑support efforts.
"Following COVID‑19 it has steadily increased," Dr. DiPonio said, attributing part of the trend to screen time, what he described as "gentle parenting," and a growing distrust of authority. He also said the district shared a video from another district showing a parent speaking at a school board meeting about unacceptable classroom behavior.
Board members received the overview as part of a broader workshop; no disciplinary-policy changes or formal motions were recorded during the session. The remarks were presented as context for ongoing planning and for the district’s student‑support efforts.
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