Regardless of whether you made or bought (or both) gifts for your special someone, I bet you were really appreciative of what they gave you. You most likely said "Thank you" and "Your welcome" (or some form of those words) to them. If not, shame on you :)
However, what this brings me to is the infamous Golden Rule (like how I put it in gold?). "Treat others the way you wish to be treated." Haven't we heard this since we were in kindergarten or even before that? Yet, I see people every day doing nasty things to each other. I see this in my elementary school as well. Students continue to bully each other, and instead of turning the other cheek and showing them love and understanding, they bully them right back.
Now I understand that I am talking about young children, and I know that sometimes they are irrational and retaliate before thinking through their actions. BUT, I have also come to understand that they mimic adults more and more the older that they get. So what does this say about us as adults and parents? Why do we find it so hard to show our bullies (I wanted to use enemies, but I thought that might be a little strong) how to treat other people? Why do we choose to yell, or swear, or hit, or degrade each other instead?
Don't go thinking that I am excluding myself, because I have done my fair share of bullying. But, I need to do more showing, and less telling, of the Golden Rule, especially to my students. I need to learn to have more patience with them when they become difficult. I need to show them how to control their frustration and channel it into appropriate responses and actions at ALL times. I feel that I have done a better job with this aspect of my teaching this year compared to last, but it is no where near where I want it to be.
So, will you take another small adventure with me, and try to show people how to love their neighbor and model the Golden Rule for everyone? I hope that you do, because their are a lot of people out there that need to be shown the way.
Until Next Time,
Mr. Ryan
Now I understand that I am talking about young children, and I know that sometimes they are irrational and retaliate before thinking through their actions. BUT, I have also come to understand that they mimic adults more and more the older that they get. So what does this say about us as adults and parents? Why do we find it so hard to show our bullies (I wanted to use enemies, but I thought that might be a little strong) how to treat other people? Why do we choose to yell, or swear, or hit, or degrade each other instead?
Don't go thinking that I am excluding myself, because I have done my fair share of bullying. But, I need to do more showing, and less telling, of the Golden Rule, especially to my students. I need to learn to have more patience with them when they become difficult. I need to show them how to control their frustration and channel it into appropriate responses and actions at ALL times. I feel that I have done a better job with this aspect of my teaching this year compared to last, but it is no where near where I want it to be.
So, will you take another small adventure with me, and try to show people how to love their neighbor and model the Golden Rule for everyone? I hope that you do, because their are a lot of people out there that need to be shown the way.
Until Next Time,
Mr. Ryan
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