Jerry Seinfeld tore up strips from the Fieldston School of Ethical Culture in New York City, claiming that it coddled and softened children.
Mr. Seinfeld criticized schools for exempting high school students who are “extremely emotionally distressed” the day after Election Day, he said in a phone interview Tuesday. new york times. The school also said a psychologist will be available to provide counseling during weekdays.
NEW YORK, NY – MAY 6: Jerry Seinfeld attends the 2024 Met Gala celebrating “Sleeping Beauty: Fashion’s Awakening” on May 6, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/GC Images) Getty Images
The famous actor and comedian, who had his son expelled from school for a similar stunt, said he questioned the school’s overall message and tolerance.
The New York Times cited a section of an email sent to members of the school’s community titled “Election Day Support,” in which high school principal Stacey Bobo said the school ” We recognize that this can be a high-stakes, and it’s an emotional time for our community.”
According to the New York Times, she said the school would “make space to provide students with the support they need,” and added, “We will not be assigning homework on Election Day.”
Seinfeld’s two sons previously attended Fieldston. According to the New York Times, the comedian actively participated in the conversation and said that as a result of these decisions, his younger son will be transferred to Riverdale Country School, also an elite school, starting in the eighth grade.
PARK CITY, UT – JANUARY 22: Jerry Seinfeld attends the premiere of “Daughters” during the 2024 Sundance Film Festival at the Ray Theater on January 22, 2024 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Matt Hayward/Getty Images)
“This is why kids hate it,” Seinfeld told the publication.
“What kind of lives have these people led that they think this is the right way to treat young people? To get them to give in. This is what they are paying exorbitant amounts of money to give. It’s a lesson learned,” he said.
Tuition at the school is more than $65,000 a year, according to the Times. (Related: ‘The End of Your Comedy’: Jerry Seinfeld Blames ‘Far Left’ for Ruining Sitcom TV)
This isn’t the first time Seinfeld has spoken out about the tactics of the “far left.” In April, he accused the left of ruining comedy, but only recently walked back his remarks.
