My goal in the schools is to CHANGE unacceptable behavior,not enable it.I'm NO apologist.Example-a couple of years ago I kept two out of control back kids after school and read the riot act to them.I said,"Damn,it,I'm so f----- tired of you black guys f------ up this school.Do you understand the kind of s--- that crap leads to"And so on.In THOSE words too,OK?I am TOUGH and put up with no crap.They know better than to get in my face.
Now,AFTER the admonishments and condemnations,where do we go from there?I contend that we must OFFER positive options.If they choose not to TAKE them,well,then see ya in the jailhouse,brother.These kids don't give a pig's fart about Jesse or Al Sharpton.And rap music?Hey,I knew plenty of thuggish kids in New Orleans when the big stars were Al Green and Marvin Gaye!
If you worked in my school, I would remove you for conveying a lack of proper education. There are fine english words that concisely convey emotion and clarity! You set a poor example when you sink to that level.
I can stand up to most folk, without backing down. I carry a weapon for extra reassurance. I don't display it. But, I can get to it and use it properly in most every situation! Sometimes it's better to use a squirt gun, when you want to use a .357!
