I recognize that I have a hard job. But I must have envisioned working in a school in Philadelphia to be a bit more like working in a school more like in a school in Bellefontaine, Ohio. I certainly knew that it would not be like church camp; not much is like church camp. But it is painfully different. Today three sets of kids got into fights. Seventh graders, ok, kind of expected. Fifth graders, alright, I guess. But third graders?!?! Really?
The kids are so angry. I asked the 7-8th graders why they were so angry and they said it is because they are Black. Immediately after one guy said that we are all family: the entire world. Just moments after he said this he got into a fight.
The kids don't really respect or fear me, which I understand. I won't respect or fear me either. But I think they mostly like me, they just can't handle their emotions. They are just so angry.
Even the kids who recognize this, one requested leaving the room to cool down, (which I allowed, but he didn't end up cooling down) can't get passed it.
I don't do anger well. So, what do I do?
It seems a lot of people are angry (just look at the current election ads), and it's never their fault.
ReplyDeleteWhat to do? Learn to laugh. Smile. Be positive. Find the bright side. Put a little sunshine in everyones day. But most of all, pray!