No matter how you were raised, at one point or another we’ve all probably heard that giving is better than receiving. And how much truthful can this statement get? However, recent news has sparked a debate. Can there really be an extreme to this saying? The story begins at the Dakota Valley Elementary School in Aurora Colorado. As an ordinary school lunches were provided for its students on a daily basis. Come on, we all know how this works. A student chooses something on the menu, the lunch lady gives it to them, and the student and pays for it. However, even the most bright minded child can occasionally forget their money at home.
And so, as it goes some students at the elementary school forgot their cash at home. Seeing that no money was in their school accounts, the kitchen manager Della Curry, decided to show an act of kindness. She didn’t charge the students for their meals, and so they got it for free. Eventually, this deed was uncovered by the school officials. And much to Curry’s dismay, she was dismissed from her occupation. In other words, she was fired. News about this spread all over the country. Was firing Curry a justifiable action? Although it was technically considered as stealing, she did do it for the children.
Unfortunately, the law had other ideas. According to Aol News, all the students who had received free lunches were not in underprivileged families. In fact, they were actually above the free and reduced lunch programs. This meant that their parents could afford the full lunch prices and were required to pay by the state regulations. And according to the authorities,a child could not receive a free hot meal more than three times. Sadly, Della Curry broke this law. And as if today, she is still unemployed. However, we cannot help but wonder was this decision fair? Surely someone who was being too kind deserves a second chance. So what do you think? Does Della Curry really need such harsh punishment or should she be forgiven?
By: Ekaterina Z.
Edited by: Rohit M.
And so, as it goes some students at the elementary school forgot their cash at home. Seeing that no money was in their school accounts, the kitchen manager Della Curry, decided to show an act of kindness. She didn’t charge the students for their meals, and so they got it for free. Eventually, this deed was uncovered by the school officials. And much to Curry’s dismay, she was dismissed from her occupation. In other words, she was fired. News about this spread all over the country. Was firing Curry a justifiable action? Although it was technically considered as stealing, she did do it for the children.
Unfortunately, the law had other ideas. According to Aol News, all the students who had received free lunches were not in underprivileged families. In fact, they were actually above the free and reduced lunch programs. This meant that their parents could afford the full lunch prices and were required to pay by the state regulations. And according to the authorities,a child could not receive a free hot meal more than three times. Sadly, Della Curry broke this law. And as if today, she is still unemployed. However, we cannot help but wonder was this decision fair? Surely someone who was being too kind deserves a second chance. So what do you think? Does Della Curry really need such harsh punishment or should she be forgiven?
By: Ekaterina Z.
Edited by: Rohit M.