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Starr Peters posted a reply on Re: Destructive Behavior
Wednesday, Aug 3, 2022 at 5:03 PM
Said: We are also seeing this at our science center here in Louisville, Kentucky. Late 2020 and early 2021 it felt like there was an increase in people being good at reading signs and following directions, but it was definitely temporary. We ...
Madai Favaro posted a reply on Re: Destructive Behavior
Wednesday, Aug 3, 2022 at 11:30 AM
Said: This is all super interesting to me! Madai here with Glazer Children's Museum in Tampa, FL. I have noticed overall that children (and parents) have become more aggressive and violent over the past year. It seems like destruction and vio...
Beth Whisman posted a reply on Re: Destructive Behavior
Wednesday, Aug 3, 2022 at 10:57 AM
Said: We have noticed this even with some field trips. We are trying to offer grace, but it's clear the kids and their chaperones are struggling with the same issues that teachers have talked about. There is a lack of accountability and low g...
John Richardson posted a reply on Re: Destructive Behavior
Tuesday, Aug 2, 2022 at 3:14 PM
Said: Wyatt:I see the same thing here, in Greensboro. Intentional destructive behavior is on-the-rise. We have an Operation-type exhibit in which I have to install new metal forceps about once a month, because someone bends th...
Wyatt Miller posted a reply on Re: Destructive Behavior
Tuesday, Aug 2, 2022 at 1:33 PM
Said: We have noticed it becoming a frequent occurrence at our Children's Museum, exhibits that we've either never had or had minimal issues with are suddenly wearing down and in need of repairs often. I've noticed in addition to the children...
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