Suspensions are a necessary part of a healthy system. Without them, we can’t keep children safe, learning, and dignified. Without them, some schools and classes descend into chaotic environments where everything people claim to be against- persecution, inequality, harassment, discrimination- are multiplied. People who campaign for their reduction without the reduction of the behaviours that lead to them, are simply mistaken. Usually they have never worked successfully in a tough environment. But their advocacy flatters their self image as compassionate champions of children. In reality, what they advocate for demonstrates the opposite.