Disruptive students in some South London schools will be given foot massages in an attempt to improve their behavior. London’s Daily Mail reports Lambeth Council in South London is spending nearly $150,000 to send ”reflexologists” into its schools to soothe unruly kids.
The firm is run out of a flat in Brixton and its website claims reflexology ‘releases energy blockages’, ‘can calm aggressive feelings, improve listening skills, concentration and focus’ and ‘relieves headaches and sinus problems’.
The idea that a foot massage is going to keep disruptive students happy is laughable, says a member of parliament. “Experienced teachers have a range of ways of dealing with badlybehaved pupils and stroking their feet is not one of them,” notes Tory MP John Penrose.
I’m still not convinced this story isn’t a hoax.
I’m wondering what Vincent from Pulp Fiction would have to say about this. . .
I don’t know. But Marcellus Wallace would almost certainly prefer to get medieval on their feet.