Holidays are a time of joy and stress. There's shopping, family, expectations and celebrations. For most of us, there's enough joys to make the stresses worth it.
What if that's not the case?
Every year, there are students whose home situations are not what anyone would choose. All of the holiday cheer and antics of the many can remind them that their reality is far less joyful than it should be.
Most of my students are fine, but there are a few that have developed an edge. It could be the honeymoon period is over, or it could be the holiday season is dredging out the worst in them. Only time will tell. It keeps me busy!
Overall, this year has been easier/happier than most. I'd rather deal with a mainly kids who have trouble with school, but have good attitudes than the reverse any day of the week. Encouragement comes naturally to me. Cracking heads and laying down the law is a learned skill.
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