If your classmate has a problem, they should discuss it with a school counsellor or the principal.

Remeber: don’t argue with an angry teacher. They get ugly!

Let me first say that your friend shows his character and disregard for authority by his behaviour. Not only did he “horse around” in class, not learning himself but also preventing others from learning but he also walked out on his teacher. Behaviour that I would never tolerate as a teacher.

Next, as others have said it depends on the school district. Laws vary greatly from place to place. Here, teachers must give parents 24 hours notice of after school detention. If it is just one minute to reprimand a student, this restriction does not apply.

Your friend should be ashamed of his behaviour. No questions asked.