May 19: Teachers, Students and...Weeds

[X-press]

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Though I do not intend to disclose the name of that School in Oman, I heard a story few days ago which surprised me if indeed true. The purpose of this thread is to find out how far this problem is spreading here.

My husband's niece, who is already 14, told me that there is a case going on against her school and that I shouldn't be surprised if it closes its doors by next year!?

When I asked her what happened? She replied that some young boys are selling 'weeds' to their teachers in exchange of good grades!!! http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0304/sprachlos/speechless-smiley-003.gif I couldn't believe my ears!!

Being highly concerned, when I asked her several questions, I found out that the boys who are selling this weeds are not only big teenagers, but also small kids! http://www.1-2-3-gaestebuch.de/smilies/060.gif She told me that weed was very popular at school and even some kind of tablet, but she didn't know the name of it. Though some of the teachers are getting this weed directly from the students, she doesn't know if they were caught, or if some kids report the case to their parents.

Now as I am totally in the dark when it comes to drugs and I often hear stories related to this in schools, I want to know how serious is this problem among teenagers in Oman and most particularly in private schools?

[Homeless]

Back when I was in school and at breaks we'd c guys smoking up right infront of everyone and I know **** well that those werent cigarette's!!
I used to think of weed like WOW .. u know when u hear the word DRUG .. and I still do , even though its became so common amonsts many kids and teenagers .. its like they r smoking up cigarrette's or as normal as drinking coke .. its not like its a secret some one's trying to keep .. its something they do infront oof many others and in public too and I believe its become a serious matter and that many guys have been actually caught by the [oloce or are still suspected as being dealers!!

[X-press]

Well I am very concerned Homeless and it is not reasurring to hear that some boys are smoking right in front of everyone during break, because my husband's niece told me that some teachers do that too!!!

I told her it is impossible and that she must have made a mistake, it must be a cigarette. Could it be possible that the school would let the teachers or the students do that publically (even if it is in a corner of the school yard) and not do anything to stop it?

My concern is that (my sweet little) 11 yrs old son has several friends within that school and when I talked to him about this issue, he confessed that one of his friends older brother do take drugs...and I went like: http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0304/sprachlos/speechless-smiley-013.gif. I am now very worried to send him to his house...

[mimosa]

XP,

Problems at the school are one thing. But with regard to your son in general, may I offer a little advice which might intially seem unwelcome?

When your son hears about drugs, he will of course be interested. He will want to know what they're like, what the effects are, especially if others say it's fun.

You need to get educated, and make sure he knows that you understand his curiosity and the appeal of drugs. If you don't, or respond to the very idea with "it's wrong, drugs are evil, they will kill you, stay away", he will not appreciate your advice. Because by the time he's interested, he will know other people (maybe does even now) who use them and are not apparently either evil or in imminent danger of dying. At worst, he will think you're lying to him. At best, he will think you're stupid.

I suggest being honest. A 'toke' on some hashish is not going to kill anyone. But it's not that good for you either in the long term. And it's illegal. And it makes a lot of people feel nauseous and paranoid. And you don't know what you're getting - because drugs are illegal, they're therefore sold by criminals, who will mix them up with any old cheap rubbish to increase the amount they have to sell. So people usuallyget ripped off too.

It's difficult to resist just saying "stay away", but remember when you were a kid, how little effect that had on you? "Don't go in there, whatever you do" = (in kid's ear) "there's something really cool in there we don't want you to know about". It's the same subliminal message with drugs: The only way you will keep your kid away from interest in these things is to be honest with him about what different types of drugs there are, where they come from, what they're used for, why people take them, and the health plusses and minuses. And if he does admit to you one day down the line that he's tried a puff of dope from his friend, don't blow your lid. Just remind him it's illegal and he could stay away from people who deal the stuff, and that it's not the same for all drugs - be careful to know exactly what anyone is offering him.

[RareDiamond]

I know a few guys and girls taking drugs. one girl died 6 months back and another died a month ago from taking too much drugs.

[FluidNutria]

hmmm "afdhal" is pretty popullar between the guys in school... The school sent letters to every guys parent to inform them but you'd still see guys spitting every where, even after they've got pathetic detentions and were threatened to be expelled .... :barf: yuck!

[nana]

sooo sad people are moving forwad and we are moving back........



arent school supposed to be places where knowledge is exchanged not WEED.....

allah yester........ ALLAH Protect us....

[Abs]

If its true then i have only one word for this -

"SHAME".

[NighT QueeN]

Back 2 life!!
Now private schools are very strict. It's a shocking thing 2 hear.
Thanx 2 technology. Cameras are very popular in private schools.

But now drugs are even more spread than before. God be with us.

[Filly_Stiffler]

^ disagreed.. it's still everywhere now

[Dhampir Girl]

Back 2 life!!
Now private schools are very strict. It's a shocking thing 2 hear.
Thanx 2 technology. Cameras are very popular in private schools.

But now drugs are even more spread than before. God be with us.


^ disagreed.. it's still everywhere now

she said that its more spread than before,,,,

[Filly_Stiffler]

even in schools.. :no:

[Dhampir Girl]

^ unfortunately :(
May God protect us

[FaRaSHa]

....yes there are and they were everywhere around us.....but now it is more exposed than before.....because many know about them....where in the past there were a group of people who knew about such thing....................some schools in UK and USA......they have the inspection machine by the entrance of the schools....to check every single student and securities around all the time......but still this will not prevent anyone to use drugn in the school premises.............cause sometime the teachers or the cleaners will be the one supplying instead of students........it all goes back to the morality of these people..................

[Miss Twix]

This is worrying me a lot, it became something normal to them.
Back in school I remember hearing that the young boys were taking afdhal and another stuff. I wonder why the school didnt take any action.
It concerns me to know that there are students taking drugs and other stuff around my siblings. They need to be educated so that they dont fall for it.

[Big Joe]

Welcome to Compton! :p


I blame the parents for this, how can a kid get enough money to buy such things? and if the family gives him the money why don't they ask where he is spending them?

Kids nowadays :no:

[Mr.Luva]

KIds should be aware of the after effect of drugs on their system .... Instead of seing only funny stuff about drug in Rap video or Youtube
Prevention is the best way to avoid those kind of problem

[Alex Belucci]

Big Joe reply is very relevant. Don't just give money to your kids, atleast when you do, make sure you know where are they spending it.

Next, drugs are so spread in Muscat and addicts are everywhere. It's so surprising. ROP or whoever responsible ain't doing the best job, they are finding difficulties.

Alcohol policy in Oman is one reason why there are many unaware and irresponsible drinkers and a reason why people move to drugs instead. Another reason of drug spreading is the sentences of drug dealers. For example, we all know that weed is way less dangerous than heroin. Heroin is a devil. But both weed and heroin dealers are kinda on the same level looked upon, I'm not sure about sentences though.

Most regular people (who might fall into drugs) are educated that all drugs are bad in one level. The fact is that they differ, when such people know that, they'll atleast stick with the small drug and be aware from the big one. I know it won't solve the problem, but it will lessen it.

Generally the society can't differentiate someone who takes heroin from a person who takes marijuana, they are treated the same. This is one reason why many heroin addicts are all around Oman, the worst addiction. They say why smoke marijuana? Lets move to heroin, its the same, just better. They don't know that marijuana is not addictive, while heroin is.

Pills or capsules is a major problem in Oman. They are cheap and easy to get. Easy to sneak and easy to take.

What I typed I got from a drug addict in rehabilitation.