I received an email today informing me that the stepfather of one of my students was killed in Iraq. The email was about the student and how she was out of school for a mental health day.
When I returned from Europe in early January, I was informed that the mother of two of my students had passed away after years of cancer. Those two students will now move to another city to live with their father.
Reflecting on the losses these children, who are no older than 13, has inspired me to consider the true capability of kids. These particular students have confided in me quite a bit. I have often listened to stories of mom vs. dad battles or child vs. step-mom battles. I have heard of boyfriends, and piercings, and breakups, and future dreams. These kids really handle a lot, and although there are times they are truly immature little dorks, they often step up to the plate and act like mature adults. Sometimes I wish they didn't have to.
This is short and kind of sporadic. Sorry. These were my thoughts though.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
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