Padded rooms

Recently, however coincidental, the term padded rooms has come up in several discussions and conversations I have had with a variety of people. So, I thought for the record, I need to just come out and say that I believe everyone needs a padded room (some for longer stays, of course), but truly we all need to have a place to go and scream, pound on the walls, fall to the floor, kick at the door, spit, growl, and then curl into the fetal position to think things through. A place that is safe, free from observations, and can be quite private.

I saw a previous student the other day and he was talking about padded rooms and how he had been put in one when he was younger. His experience was pretty rough. Another person was talking about them two nights ago and how great it was to use the room as a refuge. Another friend, a teacher, uses them to help keep her kids safe from themselves. Then I had a conversation where the person was wishing for one.

I think padded rooms are great. I think the straight jacket is the problem. :)