we can soften the landing if we see a friend heading for a hard fall. these were not sturdy and never lasted long. but “early risers” will not do that. they can point out the technical obstacles – but where there is a will they can overcome them. if he feels his son is somehow above the school rules – and the article at no point claims that they were anything other than clear as to what they expect from their students, he can take him elsewhere. 