Do you think being 2 minutes late to a non-education period deserves a 1 hour detention? The fact that kids are being held accountable for tardies that are from months previously is unreasonable and doesn't reflect who the student is today. Instead of making kids early, it makes kids anxious. This affects kids mental health and safety. The stress of knowing that you are going to be late and the punishment is a 1 hour detention can cause kids to speed. This increases the risk of an accident for the student and people in the surrounding area. Punishing kids with mental health problems this adds to daily stressors that students feel on a daily basis. Instead of punishing student, help students solve the problem. Letting students feel like they are heard is important for a healthy educational environment.