charlieb's Notebook - Writing.Com

Apr 23, 2014 at 1:39pm

I'm not sorry for standing up for a student who is being bullied. I'm not sorry for calling you out on your unprofessional behavior. I'm not sorry nor will I wish it undone. I wish I wasn't being called out on my crap but I did nothing wrong and will stand by that throughout it all. I was bullied and won't be one who sits by and lets it happen. I won't let you or anyone else tell me I'm wrong. I won't work my ass off for your goals and shiny praises anymore; I won't pretend it's all ok when it's not. But mostly I won't let my students get bullied while you follow protocol or mostly cater to the preferred students and staff. I'm done letting myself be bullied and I'm not sorry one damn bit.

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charlieb

Mar 11, 2014 at 3:25pm

I need to tell my son some news I know he will hate and I'm dreading it. I don't 'assume' it will go badly, I know it will because it's a conversation we've had before and he has 'gotten his way' previously, but this time, it can't be that way. Money insists I made this choice. He's 17 and wise beyond his years, but this seems to bring out the 'gimme gimme gimme' kid in him. I understand completely his point of view and don't know how I would react had someone given me this news when I was his age. I will do anything in my power, bend over backwards, walk to the moon and back, tame a terrifying dragon, if he will just give me a chance, I promise it will be ok. I'm begging for his understanding and a chance to make this right...but for a mom to ask a 17 year old for that, is that too much? My heart is breaking for him. But I have no options at this point. I don't want to even bring it up, but it has to happen. I beg, God, that you will help him understand and help me move him forward to the right answers. :( Please...guide my words and my steps. Help hold his heart and mind in yours and help him to know that I am doing this because it is what's best for all of us. Please, God don't let me lose him.

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Quick-Quill

Mar 11, 2014 at 4:14pm

I have been through this comversation a number of times. It never gets easy but you have the right progress. I prayed a lot for the right words. However each person in this equation has a free will to accept or reject what has been offered. Whether he accepts or not it isn't your duty or purpose to "make it all right." You need to do what is set before you. The words can be guided by Our Father and pray the words don't fall on deaf ears. I pray with you that he will have an open heart and ears that hear your pain and accept what he cannot change.

~Lifelessons~

Mar 11, 2014 at 5:01pm

It is a tough age for "understanding" I have been there and it takes patience and time. Be consistent with whatever it is you want him to hear.

Simply

Mar 11, 2014 at 5:33pm

Have a 17 year old myself. If you explain the whys, he'll understand. Sometimes we have to be honest and tell them life is just like this sometimes. He'll appreciate your honesty and trust in him. All the best to you both.