In between classes and in the halls, wherever people look there is some kind of public display of affection going on, and the line between acceptable and grossing people out is a thin one.
CON: Maddi Parr
“I love you.”
“I love you too baby, see you next hour.”
These are the words that make my stomach absolutely cringe. The public display of affectin in school is something I will never understand. I know I may sound like the Grinch, but it’s not that oI am against love or showing that you love someone. I’m talking about excessive P.D.A, and doing so while at school.
I respect everyone and their love for each other; however, I start to lose respect when I can’t get to my locker because a couple is making out or leaning all over each other. No one wants to see that, and I don’t want to be late for class. Classes are 45 minutes long, and on block day they are an hour and a half. You are going to see you significant other very soon, so there is no need for a six minute goodbye or leaving class to get one last kiss in. I truly believe and encourage you to follow the motto ‘less is more’ when it comes to P.D.A, please.
Consider this; when you are causing a roadblock in the hallway and teachers and students are trying to get through, others may feel annoyed or uncomfortable. No one wants to be known as that couple who is always in the corner all over each other. Or, maybe you do. Regardless, other students don’t want to see that. So from the hours of 7:45 am-2:50 pm, make it a goal to reduce the P.D.A around the halls.
“I love you too baby, see you next hour.”
These are the words that make my stomach absolutely cringe. The public display of affectin in school is something I will never understand. I know I may sound like the Grinch, but it’s not that oI am against love or showing that you love someone. I’m talking about excessive P.D.A, and doing so while at school.
I respect everyone and their love for each other; however, I start to lose respect when I can’t get to my locker because a couple is making out or leaning all over each other. No one wants to see that, and I don’t want to be late for class. Classes are 45 minutes long, and on block day they are an hour and a half. You are going to see you significant other very soon, so there is no need for a six minute goodbye or leaving class to get one last kiss in. I truly believe and encourage you to follow the motto ‘less is more’ when it comes to P.D.A, please.
Consider this; when you are causing a roadblock in the hallway and teachers and students are trying to get through, others may feel annoyed or uncomfortable. No one wants to be known as that couple who is always in the corner all over each other. Or, maybe you do. Regardless, other students don’t want to see that. So from the hours of 7:45 am-2:50 pm, make it a goal to reduce the P.D.A around the halls.
PRO: Anna Glennon
It’s always a wonderful feeling to know that someone cares about you, whether it be your ‘significant other’ or your closest friends. Simple ways of showing affection can make a person feel like they’ve got people around who really care about them. Now-a-days, any affectionate pair seems to get a glaring set of eyes or a cackle of laughter mocking their actions. In a school setting, there are limitations to how you can show the people around you that you care, but it isn’t hard to get the point across without pushing the limits until the seams burst.Couples. This is where boundaries are crossed, controversies arise and people are just grossed out. While I am agreeing with my lovely co-writer, there is no need to be the ‘corner couple’, I still believe that a little affection here and there is part of a relationship and when used responsibly, affection can be acceptable in a public setting such as school, but only in small doses. Boyfriend or girlfriend style-affection is about moderation; have class, do not play ‘handsy’ in the hall. We, as a student population, are not barbarians who have no class. A simple hug or even a quick peck is appropriate. Do not cause a traumatic experience in the hall for those singletons who are grossed out by lip contact and other things of this sort. This is not me telling couples to keep a 10-foot barrier between them. This is me telling you to show them affection, but do it with decency and class. If you have to hide in a corner to show your special someone you love them … try a new method. One that doesn’t push the limits, but still shows them you are happy to be a part of their lives.
With only a few minutes in between classes, every minute is worth soaking up. Appreciate them while they’re here because you will miss them when they’re gone. Take the time to show them that you care about them, you may never know what’s going on behind their eyes. A simple P.D.A may change how they’re feeling for the better. In the words of The Beatles’ musical genius beyond our time : all you need is love.