Posted by jlynne on April 19, 2004, at 16:16:56
In reply to RE:: Lexy, posted by Anakin on April 19, 2004, at 15:03:58
Anakin, i am so sorry that you had to go through that with the kids today. But you know what? your student was right - you ARE strong! Kids that age are VERY difficult to deal with, ANYTIME, let alone try to teach them something they don't think they need to know in the first place! I applaud anyone who is willing to take on such a challenge; you are very special.
I had a teacher who cried a couple times, but we knew it was because she LOVED us, and CARED about us, and we felt really bad that we had done such a thing (whatever it was) that would make her cry. It actually made us act nicer to her afterward. You will get your composure back tomorrow, and your kids will feel closer to you because of what happened. Most kids that age don't realize that adults have feelings:~)
You have been through two very rough incidents in a very short time, and your emotions are on overload, but you will get it back together. I know you are a wonderful teacher - the fact that your other students came in to check on you tells me that.
Hang in there, sweetie. You are doing great. Just remember TOFU!!
((((HUGS))))
...jlynne
P.S. You can be the one on Oprah who always cries:~) LOL
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