One wonderful day:
I am completely exhausted. (The past two days I seem to be overwhelmed by tiredness.) Anyway, today I was working with a student on an activity that incorporated following directions. I asked the child if he wanted to write his name on the top of the paper or if he wanted me to write it. He replies with “I do not want to write my name.” So, I rephrase my question a few different ways (to make sure he comprehends me) then say (before writing his name) “okay, because you do not want to write your name- I am going to write your name.”
Obviously the little guy wanted to write his name because he immediately had a full body tantrum. Then, after realizing that the tantrum wouldn’t work decides to cry. That didn’t work either so he decided to get physical and grabbed the pencil OUT OF MY HAND and pushed his chair back and screamed, “I WANT TO WRITE MY NAME!!” I wanted to scream back at the kid, “Listen, you out of control KINDERGARTNER that is NOT OKAY and not appropriate!” Instead I tell him that it is not appropriate behavior and that I will not allow him to disrespect me. I explained that he made the choice NOT to write his name and that if he wants to stay in speech with me he needs to earn it. I also explain that he may write his name… on the next page… if he finishes the work on the page that I wrote his name. He didn’t seem to like that too much because he continued to act out. So, I counted to four and told him to go to the door. On the way out of my office he yells, “I hate you!!” I wanted to tell him to go ahead and hate me because I really don’t give a damn. But, I just say “that’s too bad” and walk him to class. On the walk back he is all smiles, which irritates me to no end. Why am I letting a five year old irritate me? Why am I sitting at home still thinking about it? If more people in this kid's life didn't give into his tantrums and "fits" maybe he would have a chance.
Something to chew on: For every action there is a reaction and the reaction is sometimes the most important.
6 comments:
I understand that they can get under your skin. I had days when I wanted to never see certain children again. I hope that your week improves.
What a little shit! I personally don't believe in spankings, but I would have wanted to bend him over my knees and given him a whippin'.
Reminds me of our days at the CDC together. There were just some that would always get under my skin like that.
Yes, my mom called this morning and said she would adopt you too!
Good for you for maintaining your composure. I would be obsessing about it later on, too. I understand! It seems everyone, everywhere is BLAH and tired right now. I hope you perk up soon!
You changed your template after spending all that time working on it! I hope you like beta blogger enough to make it worth it.
OH, I like these colors. What a loser am I that I have been on here more than once today?
I do like it. It is much faster and easier to add feature to.
Glad you like the colors too. No worries on the checking. You know how much I check yours.
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