Now that I've cooled down; my question to this statement quoted is:
"Isn't it the responsibility of the teacher to determine right/wrong/up/down/etc... So, you're basically saying that the teacher PURPOSELY cheated by offering the student the option to finish the test the next day?
Or how about when the police officer lets you off with a "Warning"? Do you say: "No thank you sir; I know you haven't given EVERY person a warning, so I shouldn't get a warning either". Sorry, but there are some people that just don't understand the purpose of life some times. Is the purpose of the police officer, to generate income for the city? No. It's to ensure a safe protective community for it's citizens. Part of that is to enforce laws. But part of that is also to promote a change of behavior towards the REASON for the law. And if s/he can feels on this particular instance that they can promote and encourage such behavior with positive motivation such as leniency with a warning, instead of negative motivation such as giving out a ticket and points on a driving record; that his their prerogative.
Your teachers, parents, military instructors, employers, etc... all have the prerogative to motivate, train, raise, instruct, etc... their students, employees, children, etc... the way that they see fit. That is why they are the authority figure; and you're NOT. None of my children, employees, students, etc... have I ever treated identical to another. However, there is a fine line between individual interaction and relationships; and showing favoritism. But in this thread, we're talking about an authority figure who made a decision. And for whatever reason, some feel that this teacher should NOT be allowed to have individual instruction with their students. That they aren't allowed to individually tailor the curriculum as they deem appropriate. And you're taking the meaning and purpose of the honor code way out of context. Almost to the point of self righteousness. We're not talking about someone who PURPOSELY played sick so they could have an extra day to study. Please, put things into perspective, and NOT what you WANT it to be.
So many people get wrapped up in what they think is fair; that they dilute the purpose and meaning of the actions. That's why there are schools that WON'T allow the students in elementary school to "Keep Score" if playing a sport at recess. Because it isn't "FAIR" for a person/team to lose. Why some schools ensure that during award ceremonies, that somehow EVERY student is going to get called up on stage and receive SOMETHING. Because it isn't "FAIR" that some students are as good as others.
Be it as it may; you all can carry on. I promise, from the bottom of my soul, that I won't reply to any further posts on this thread. Not unless someone asks me a specific question about something I wrote. I am not encouraging any questions. But I also don't want to take away from those who feel that there is merit to this thread. Best of luck everyone. Mike.....