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It’s easy to get discouraged by *that kid* and say, “I didn’t sign up for this.” The reality? Yes. We did. We did sign up for this. We signed up to teach KIDS.
🔸*That kid* who is crying every morning when they get to school? We signed up for it.
🔻*That kid* who is in the 5th grade and still can’t read? We signed up for it.
🔸*That kid* who is soiling their pants every day? We signed up for it.
🔻*That kid* who destroyed your classroom? We signed up for it.
🔸*That kid* who cussed you out last week? We signed up for it.
🔻*That kid* who ________________? We signed up for it.
If what we are doing isn’t working, try something different. *That kid* is going to need a different pathway toward success - filled with more patience, more compassion, and a lot more love.
Think about *that kid* in your class right now. Is your heart and mind in the right place? Don’t allow them to become a spectacle in your school, among the kids, teachers, or parents. Don’t allow them to become the topic of conversation at the lunch table. Protect them from that. Love them enough to change their story!
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