Kicking out Teens

My manager has been gone for the week and will be in and out for a while and I have been placed in charge of the library in his absence. This means that I am the official toilet unstopper and also that I am going to be the person kicking the teens out of the library. Now I have kicked many teens out of the library but my manager and a former employee have been a great help in that. Now it's up to me and this week 13 unruly kids have been booted out into the cold.

In case anyone out there has troubled teens and needs help disciplining. Do not be afraid of kicking them out of the library. Like a bad penny, they will turn up again the next day. Here is a step by step instruction for any librarian needing some help getting those teens out the door.

1. Make sure they all know the rules and which rules are "kick-out-able"; this can be done through an orientation at the beginning of each semester
2. Give them a warning first: "You are being too loud and if I have to come back here one more time you will have to leave." Some offenses like hitting don't get warnings.
3. When you kick them out be sure to let them know that they are welcome to come back the next day.
4. Escort them to the door and make sure they leave the premises. Do not let them go to the bathroom or get a book. Make them leave immediately.
5. Do all of this in a firm, clear voice but do not be condescending.