In the united states children are taught, starting in kindergarten, what is considered appropriate behavior. they are expected to learn and say the pledge of allegiance every morning. when their teacher wants to get their attention, he or she may ring a bell or turn the lights on and off rapidly. at this time, students learn very quickly to stop whatever they are doing and to sit on the floor in front of the teacher. as they progress through school, teachers still have expectations of the behavior they would like to see in their students. what is operating in american schools?