In response to Mr. William Marvel: I’m happy to see you’re bringing down high school students in the newspaper again — you gave Grace Ruddy a run for her money.
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"It is encouraging to move to a school that wants me to express myself and feel comfortable wearing and being who I want."
There is nothing quite like the self-righteous, surety, and certainty of youth.
We used to balance and temper this with the wisdom of age and life experience. This is where teachers used to be instrumental in helping instruct students in critical thinking skills, logic, problem-solving, and coping with trials & failures. Not political activism, social engineering, pseudo-physicological experimentation, or coddling every whim as if lives were hanging in the balance. And yes, sometimes you have to accept "No" as an answer.
-Not every idea is a good one.
-Just because you can do a thing doesn't mean you should.
-You are not the only person that matters.
-Disagreement is not your enemy.
-Learn to listen.
-Failures usually preceded successes.
-Maintain a sense of humor. Sometimes it's all you'll have.
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