Unruly children 'punished' with massages
A bizarre scheme will see unruly children given foot and head massages in a bid to stop them misbehaving, it has been claimed.
Pupils at 60 primary and 14 secondary schools in London will soon be given alternative therapy sessions including reflexology to improve their behaviour.
Some people believe getting the young tearaways to slip off their shoes and socks for a quick massage could curb bad behaviour.
Others think the odd news is further proof that society has gone mad and is one step away from rewarding bad behaviour by giving teenage yobs a free knife.
The company which will dish out the 'punishment' Bud-Umbrella say there are a number of benefits including curbing aggression, and relieving anxiety.
"It can calm aggressive feelings, improve listening skills, concentration and focus. It can relieve anxiety and stress, and improve confidence and self esteem," it says on their website.
It is believed Lambeth Council could spend £90,000 over the next year on the alternative therapies.
It is not known if particularly bad children will be offered weekend breaks at a health spa.
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