Snorkeling
Often, the perceptions that we have of ourselves are not always accurate. And it can be jarring and surprising when assumptions we have made about ourselves are untrue. As a little girl I would lay in my bed at night and dream of the adventures I’d have later in life. I viewed myself as a risk taker, thrill seeker, and “count me in” kind of gal. So when I was in my early thirties and on my honeymoon with my wife, of course I couldn’t wait to zipline, snorkel, and go horseback riding on the beach. Ziplining was great. Horseback riding was a scene filled with lots of laughter. But snorkeling was unlike what anyone had expected. From the moment I jumped in the water, I was uncomfortable. It was too cold. The waves were rolling and kept making me feel like the boat was going to run me over. I swam as hard as I could toward the roped off area by the shore where all of the other people wearing blue flippers were swimming only to be sto...
Oh Christine, spot on!! I think we have all battled the " He/she is bullying me!" mantra when in fact it is just mean or rude. I love that you are teaching parents the difference, giving them and students the correct vocabulary to discuss actions and repercussions. Thanks for a thoughtful and important editorial on such a significant issue. I do love your graphics too! Thanks for everything you have done to restart my thinking!!
ReplyDeleteThis was a great read, Christine! I truthfully have never stopped to think about the differences between rude, mean, and bullying, but I think this helps equip me to see the differences of behaviors in action. I had a student last summer who I thought of as rude, but now I think he was more of a bully after reading your artice. Well done, and thanks for sharing!
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