tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19314545.post8094917019131705944..comments2023-10-22T09:41:52.454-05:00Comments on TSSO: Argggghhhh. . .karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04203594257221430139noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19314545.post-62958743338718059662008-04-23T12:47:00.000-05:002008-04-23T12:47:00.000-05:00Karen,I’m glad that the day was better and I’m gla...Karen,<BR/>I’m glad that the day was better and I’m glad the Doc was making sure you were able to protect yourself. I worked with a little guy who could go from sweet to angry in a heartbeat. I was bitten and hit a few times. Poor little dude sure had some struggles. <BR/>My dad and a friend worked with kids. I’ve heard some real sad stories about how the kids can act now. When dad worked he made the kids fix what they had broken by teaching them, he made them get out of bed every morning and he held them accountable. These days if they don’t want to get up they can’t make them. The counselors are told that they don’t understand them. My friend’s answer to that is “Since when is ignorance a prerequisite for these kids?” The parents, who clearly weren’t raising them right, throw a fit if the little darning troubled teen doesn’t get what it wants.” <BR/><BR/><BR/>Keep tryingMillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08676326805474564427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19314545.post-69592036086458125312008-04-23T08:00:00.000-05:002008-04-23T08:00:00.000-05:00Karen’s situation is the way they’ve been handling...Karen’s situation is the way they’ve been handling things for a while. Discipline and holding them accountable is out, trying to understand them and allowing them to run all over you is in. Too many lawsuits, psychologist, and parents who just don’t want to make little Johnny do anything due to their self centered selves. It’s a huge problem in the juvenile justice system now. The counselors are told that they just don’t understand the kids. What’s to understand about making a kid stop do something wrong? <BR/><BR/>Just keep swimming Karen. Thank you for being a person who holds them accountable. <BR/><BR/><BR/>MillyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19314545.post-55068719526658129102008-04-23T01:09:00.000-05:002008-04-23T01:09:00.000-05:00i agree with all the wise peopel above. You soun...i agree with all the wise peopel above. You sounded frazzled karen but your caring concern amd love for those kids shines through, especially in the actions you took with the one. I hope the other teachers and principal will get a clue so you won't feel manipulated and so it can be a place where you find enjoyment and vibrance once again. Keep smiling, I'm sure you touch many without seeing the effect you have outwardly just yet. Awesome job you do karen!!!Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14137068859515196903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19314545.post-67977938398557178742008-04-23T00:36:00.000-05:002008-04-23T00:36:00.000-05:00WHAT? Are these people insane? Don't they know j...WHAT? Are these people insane? Don't they know jack crap about what kids need? (um, this is coming from a mom who is way too permissive with her own kid so feel free to ignore my rant). I agree with you on all of this. The "new ways" are enabling troubled kids to get worse, not better. I am impressed with and admire you and wish all the teachers there would get a clue. I am sorry they are taking advantage of you, even though you are the best person to deal with the students.Bar L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11100008292699584336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19314545.post-65759742324663752702008-04-22T15:37:00.000-05:002008-04-22T15:37:00.000-05:00No, K, I wasn't a troublemaker but the rest of my ...No, K, I wasn't a troublemaker but the rest of my siblings left me a legacy to overcome. :)<BR/><BR/>You did not sound uncharitable, just frustrated. It was my intention to encourage. I was not a troublemaker in part because my kindergarten teacher (who I still met for lunch periodically before the move!) was lovingly tough on me. I was very manipulative with boundaries. She taught me that I could count on and trust some adults.<BR/><BR/>I hope today has been a blessing for you.Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16638784910676212171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19314545.post-43055401433235101642008-04-22T12:31:00.000-05:002008-04-22T12:31:00.000-05:00I had to deal with these students quite a few time...I had to deal with these students quite a few times in my 34 years of teaching. Seems like I was always put near the special ed room. I think it had to do with being a male (there weren't that many in my junior high). I never learned to successfully deal with kids like them. It was a real challenge for me. Bless you for doing it as a Sub.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19314545.post-82829806495022099872008-04-22T10:34:00.000-05:002008-04-22T10:34:00.000-05:00I agree wholeheartedly with Bob....THANKS for what...I agree wholeheartedly with Bob....THANKS for what you are doing!!Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05805941956462456865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19314545.post-63742445590856391232008-04-22T07:34:00.000-05:002008-04-22T07:34:00.000-05:00If you haven't heard these words today.. here they...If you haven't heard these words today.. here they are:<BR/><BR/><B>Thank you Karen!</B><BR/><BR/>Reading your post reminds me that often evil does not triumph in this world because of souls like you. Your love and loyalty to our Father is a great thing to see.. even when work is bad!<BR/><BR/>Also, don't be to hard on yourself ... my favorite musing these days is: the challenge to be content with a season of life that ?!$#@ -- :)<BR/><BR/>Blessings, Bobkc bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17440862813109808755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19314545.post-53276388046494110822008-04-21T20:40:00.000-05:002008-04-21T20:40:00.000-05:00Thanks, Milly. We need prayers.Thanks, Milly. We need prayers.karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04203594257221430139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19314545.post-42696644392932968672008-04-21T20:35:00.000-05:002008-04-21T20:35:00.000-05:00>Did my post sound uncharitable? :-(No my dad had ...>Did my post sound uncharitable?<BR/> :-(<BR/><BR/>No my dad had to be a fire breathing dragon and a dad to some of the kids where he worked. He held them accountable for their actions. I’ve been told by several that he saved their lives. I’m praying for all of you.Millyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08676326805474564427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19314545.post-42496676230217791872008-04-21T19:50:00.000-05:002008-04-21T19:50:00.000-05:00Did my post sound uncharitable? :-(Did my post sound uncharitable? :-(karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04203594257221430139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19314545.post-1295498992637702672008-04-21T19:22:00.000-05:002008-04-21T19:22:00.000-05:00No problem here with loving and hugging them. I do...No problem here with loving and hugging them. I do have a problem with letting them manipulate.<BR/>I doubt you were a trouble-maker, right?karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04203594257221430139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19314545.post-40276060704788049042008-04-21T19:05:00.000-05:002008-04-21T19:05:00.000-05:00Monday's must be so tough, getting these kids back...Monday's must be so tough, getting these kids back, like this one, after a couple of horrid days at home.<BR/><BR/>I was one of those who ran into my teacher's (and favorite subs!) arms every Monday, near tears, ready to feel loved again. They are still angels to me - I hope I didn't run them ragged. :)Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16638784910676212171noreply@blogger.com