New Outlook or Same Old Me

I volunteer for a Youth and Government program. It is really wonderful to watch high school students learn about the government through their own model legislature and court program.

But it really sucks some times to be the one disciplining them. Especially the girls. It is as if they wake up with scowls on their faces. I could say the sky is blue and get nothing but attitude in my face. I am lucky to have seen them laughing, joking, speaking, writing and being honest to goodness human beings and not the evil spawn that takes over their bodies on occasion.

And to make matters worse, sometimes their evil permeates me and I find myself behaving as an idiot adult, quickly sinking to the "parent" level. The one that says, "you will do it because I said so", "I know best for you," and of course "Just Do It Now."

UGH. I know better, but sometimes they really push my buttons. Unlike them, I apologize and try to do better. I guess that is what separates us and all I am looking for is for them to say, "I'm sorry I was a bitch", I'm sorry I question everything you say," "I'm sorry I interrupted you again." If only that could happen, the days spent would be so much more peaceful.