I should have mentioned that I work in education. I was a classroom teacher and an assistant principal. I now work as a trainer of teachers providing one-on-one training to improve their skills. I love my job, I love children and quite honestly...I love teachers, most of them have hearts of gold. But, having said that, there are always a few that quite honestly should not be in education and others who, through lack of knowledge, do more damage than good to children. Times have changed and unfortunately school districts have had to go to the 'zero-tolerance' policy for the protection of other students. I think it's sad when teachers throw common sense out the window such in the case of the child with the marker or are too ignorant to make intelligent judgement calls. I guess if I had to choose though, I'd rather a teacher make a call on the side of caution....probably not over a permanent marker though!