Schools opened here last week, and I remembered something from one of the teachers. Like all good teachers, she has certain expectations — norms of behavior — for her students. The students agree to these community norms for the classroom that are posted in the room. That’s not new. What I find intriguing in her classroom is the consequence if someone breaks the norm. When a community rule is broken, the offending student is assigned to the clearly labeled stop-and-think chair. There the child sits ruminating upon certain actions and considering what he or she needs to do to return to the classroom community. I wonder if that would work in other settings — like the nation’s capitol or home and yes, the church. It’s a silly thought, but still. Imagine if all communities — even, or especiall…