tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10923482.post3890741109615284710..comments2023-10-24T04:40:21.122-05:00Comments on The Malitz Muse: Teachers, Children and What Now?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01127166446868895483noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10923482.post-9263819206413313102008-04-06T10:40:00.000-05:002008-04-06T10:40:00.000-05:00I am of the same thinking of Dr.John, Thanks God t...I am of the same thinking of Dr.John, Thanks God that there are plenty of good parents and good kids around.<BR/><BR/>We don't hear enough about them.<BR/>The media loves "negative stories ,"that's what sells papers.<BR/><BR/>Mariemariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03236124752867568775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10923482.post-4005641010664203652008-04-05T13:03:00.000-05:002008-04-05T13:03:00.000-05:00Agree with dmarks, the media has a lot to answer f...Agree with dmarks, the media has a lot to answer for. The sad thing for me is it doesn't matter how good you are as a parent, peer pressure will always count for something, and that is where the bad kids and bad parents come in, and do their worst. Don't beat yourself up over this, just keep trying.Bazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01759956143232394203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10923482.post-81594892629291986322008-04-05T05:31:00.000-05:002008-04-05T05:31:00.000-05:00"We see more and more stories of teachers having s..."We see more and more stories of teachers having sex with students. "<BR/><BR/>Does it really happen more often now, or did it always happen before and just get covered up instead?dmarkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07269773990064736457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10923482.post-48978840666495976662008-04-03T16:48:00.000-05:002008-04-03T16:48:00.000-05:00The miracle is that there are so many nice kids ou...The miracle is that there are so many nice kids out there. Kids that care even when their parents don't. Sometimes its a teacher that shows them they are a person of value.Dr.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02752941912945095736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10923482.post-21790493500036776582008-04-03T12:02:00.000-05:002008-04-03T12:02:00.000-05:00Thanks Quilly, I wish we could always learn and re...Thanks Quilly, I wish we could always learn and remember your words!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01127166446868895483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10923482.post-90527901654747955542008-04-03T11:17:00.000-05:002008-04-03T11:17:00.000-05:00This is what I teach my students:If you hit someon...This is what I teach my students:<BR/><BR/>If you hit someone, you have told them that violence is acceptable. Don’t be surprised when they strike you back.<BR/><BR/>If you insult someone, you have told them that disrespect is acceptable. Don’t be surprised when you get called names.<BR/><BR/>When you steal from someone, you have given them permission to steal, too. Don’t be surprised when they steal from you.<BR/><BR/>When you threaten someone, you have told them that bullying is acceptable. Don’t be surprised when they try extortion on you.<BR/><BR/>When you ignore someone, you have shown them that they are beneath your notice or concern. Don’t be surprised when the pay no attention to you.<BR/><BR/>When you smile at someone, you have shown them you value them. Don’t be surprised when they smile, too.<BR/><BR/>When you praise someone, you have told them you appreciate them. Don’t be surprised when they share their appreciation for you.<BR/><BR/>When you share with someone, you have shown them the value of selflessness. Don’t be surprised when they share as well.<BR/><BR/>When you defend someone, you have shown them the value of corporate caring. Don’t be surprised when they stand to defend others.<BR/><BR/>When you give someone your time, you have shown them that they are valued and important. Don’t be surprised if they value and honor you.<BR/><BR/>Oh, and one more thing — just because someone hits you, insults you, ignores you or steals from you, doesn’t mean you have to respond the same way. Instead offer them kindness, and see if you can’t teach them the better way.<BR/><BR/>Be a leader for peace.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10923482.post-50646380273291214342008-04-03T08:36:00.000-05:002008-04-03T08:36:00.000-05:00It's all very sad. If kids don't get the bad influ...It's all very sad. If kids don't get the bad influences at home, they pick them up at school or TV. <BR/><BR/>Kids pick up the bad lessons so much more easily than they do the good ones.cubehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13788126579896276199noreply@blogger.com