This Wednesday has been chosen as a day for students to walk
out of their schools in protest to school violence. Students are expected to do
so for 17 minutes, one minute for each victim from February 14 this year. My
prayers today are focused on this event and the students who participate. Many students will take this event seriously
and will thoughtfully consider what is happening. Unfortunately, some students will not give it
much thought and will see it as an opportunity to get out of class and cause
problems. I pray for the safety of all
students. I’m concerned for the students
who choose not to participate. They have
the right to remain in class. I pray
they will be allowed to stay in without negative and judgmental repercussions. All administrators, teachers and support
staff across the country deserve our prayers and support to manage this day to
the best of their abilities. A lot of concerns
have been placed on their shoulders.
We should always lift those students up who walk the halls
of every school without friends or support.
I rarely have a child I can’t like, but one year he showed up in my
class. He was mean and spewed hatred
with every word. I tried to ignore him,
but he wasn’t having it. He was absent
one day. When I saw him in the hall
later, I smiled and said, “Hey, where were you? We missed you in class.” I have
no idea why I did that, well, I have a slight idea. He stopped, walked over to me and told me all
about his doctor appointment and what was going on with him. He chatted away. I said I would see him in class. That was the end of the mean hateful boy for me. He still behaved badly other places, but I
never had a problem with him again. All
it took was a few words, a smile and a slight attitude change toward him to see
a major change. Teach your kids to be
more kind. I’m in favor of the Walk-Up
suggestion given this week. Walk up to
the student without a friend and at least smile. Go sit by the one all alone before school or
at lunch. Smile even when you don’t feel like it. This works for adults as well as
students. Just be friendly.
Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to
them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.
Matthew 7: 12
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