Now, I might disagree with the whole tape thing. But my disagreement would consist of, "Well, did you slap him???"
Tape seems odd.
Tape seems odd.
That's why I don't think it was intended as "punishment" as much as it was the teacher trying to handle the situation light heartedly. But who knows, she could have been a crusty old mean b*tch just looking to degrade the kids and take total control of the situation while using them as an example for the other little demons. Now that I think about it, yep that's the ticket.
My only problem is did the teacher cause undo physicial or mental harm to a 6 or 7 year old child. I think some sort of action was necessary. Let us not forget schools no longer use red ink to guide students' learning, or perish the thought, using 1, 2, or 3 for a grade instead of A-F.
GIVE ME A FREAKING BREAK