Posted by Racer on September 7, 2005, at 1:53:03
In reply to The kids won!, posted by shar on September 6, 2005, at 20:55:24
The kids won today, but you know what? You will find out how to keep yourself on top.
One thing that helped me was simply to be in charge. Not to negotiate anything, and not to allow the kids to realize that they had any options. {shrug} Easier when there aren't 30 of them at a time. The other thing that helps, once they're a bit older, is to offer them a modicum of respect and basically tell them that if they want to be extended the respect granted adults, they have to avoid behaving like children. Kinda say something like, "Respect has to be earned. Up to you whether you choose to earn it or not -- but I will not allow you to interfere with the learning of those who want to learn here."
Shar, honey -- I'm so sorry you got hit with The Kids In A Group. S-U-X. You'll do much better once the schools offer you kids who deserve you.
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