North Carolina School Bans Teachers from Saying 'Please' [VIDEO]

Have you ever asked for something and forgot to say "please?" Of course you have...and then there's the follow up question to your request, "what's the magic word?" I bet you can hear your mother saying it in that tone of voice she uses, now. One of the very first things we're taught as kids, from parents and our teachers, is the importance of manners. We're constantly reminded, even as adults, that we should always say "please" and "thank you." But those days are coming to an end; well in North Carolina at least.

Officials at Druid Hills Academy in Charlotte have asked their teachers to stop saying the word "please" in hopes of making the so-called "bratty kids" behave. It's this new teaching method they call No-Nonsense Nurturing where teachers give kids clear and concise instructions using the M.V.P. format (and it doesn't stand for Most Valuable Player)- movement, voice and participation.

Somehow, not saying "please" leaves zero room for misbehavior and kids who obey will be singled out and celebrated for following the directions.

Do you think this can be effective in making kids behave at school? I'm a firm believer that good behavior starts at home. If a child gets away with whatever they want at home, they're obviously going to do the same at home. I get the idea, but I don't think it will have much effect.