In this powerful TikTok video, Mr Trayvon reflects on his own past use of collective punishment in the classroom—and why he no longer believes it serves students. With candour and humility, he acknowledges the harm these practices cause, particularly to children already carrying the weight of trauma, neurodivergence, or social marginalisation. His shift away from collective discipline is not only personal; it invites a broader reckoning with the culture of control that pervades many classrooms. When teachers choose connection over compliance, the result is a learning environment where trust can grow and every child is seen as an individual.
