Teacher Facing Assault Charge for Alleged Spanking - More Evidence of a Nation Turning To Liberal Extremism

At what point should we continue to tolerate and coddle incorrigible children? When are we going to realize that sparing the rod spoils the child?

(July 30) -- A high school teacher in Connecticut is in hot water after spanking an unruly student, police say.

Francis Hajosy, 54, of Stafford, has been charged with fourth-degree sexual assault and second-degree breach of peace for the incident, which occurred last month in his classroom at Enfield High School, according to court documents.

Enfield Police Department

 

High school teacher Francis Hajosy, 54, of Stafford, Conn., has been charged with fourth-degree sexual assault and second-degree breach of peace for allegedly spanking a student.

The student, who has not been identified, was reportedly in Hajosy's classroom during her study hall period. The incident was sparked when she put her feet on a desk, prompting Hajosy to say, "You know, you're not too big for me to put over my knee and spank," the Hartford Courant reported, citing the arrest affidavit.

The student picked up a bottle of spray glue and sprayed it into the air, at which time Hajosy put his hands on her shoulders, authorities say. A brief scuffle ensued, during which the girl attempted to kick Hajosy; police say he responded by spanking her four times.

After a school resource officer launched an internal investigation, Hajosy was questioned by police. He said, "I screwed up; I need to make it right," the court documents allege.

Hajosy was subsequently arrested and ordered not to have any contact with the student. He was also been suspended from his job, pending the outcome of the investigation.

Hajosy was arraigned Wednesday and released on $5,000 bond. He is scheduled to appear in court again on Aug. 13.