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Gosh I was so mean to one of the kids today. I bet that kid didn't even know why I was yelling at him. That keeps me pretty upset the whole day. Don't get me wrong, I wasn't expecting too much. Everyone should know how to walk safely on the street - that's covered in grade 1 health! But I must have forgotten a few things: 1. Field trips are exciting. I was super hyped to be able to go bowling today, having not had a trip in the past TWO years - getting to actual bowl would be awesome-er but I love watching the bunch having fun all the same - and for the kids it must have been over the top. 2. Kids WILL misbehave. It's our job to correct or remind, not to get upset. This is whe i fell short. I, for one, seldom bring pen and papers to workshops, and I feel embarrassed enough myself and don't need being yelled at. 3. Kids often need to learn from experiences. But then, by the time something happens... Wouldn't that be too late? I think it's the whole deal about worrying how the kids will become as the grow up and the letting go at end of yr, etc etc. There's so little time left and so much I'd like to tell the kids, things I wish I'd known when I was their age, things I wish someone had told me - go explore your options! Make good friends! Make good decisions! Marks are not as important who you are and what skills you have with you! Pick a career you like, not a career that you think will earn you big bucks! Don't injure yourself cuz some injuries will stay with you for the rest of your life! Stay out of trouble! Ya da ya da ya. So much to pass on. So little time. And so little patience. I need someone to reassure me that the kids will be fine.