It was all extremely sad. How do people get so messed up, and what is it doing to the children?
Thursday, July 7, 2011
More tales about the underchlorinated gene pool
I found myself in a position to overhear conversations between some of the very parents I am concerned about. These people hadn't met before the situation that brought them together, but they must have sensed a kinship because they talked freely for quite a while: One spent 3 1/2 years in jail, losing custody of a child born when she was 16; both had been in drug rehab--more than once--both had experience with spouses in jail and divorce. It seemed like they were trying to get their lives together, but I wondered how successful they would be. On the edge of the conversation was a teenager who, although not involved in drugs, had divorced parents she traveled between and a mom who got her boyfriend's name as a tattoo. Then, surprise, they broke up. She had a couple of stories to add.
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We've seen this too many times in our classrooms. And yet, I'm always amazed at the children who manage to learn and excel despite those handicaps. The human soul is a remarkable thing. Unfortunately, I had them in 1st grade. By the time they were in 5th, too often, they were becoming disillusioned.
You're right, Kay. As they grow they understand more about what's happening and how it affects their lives. Some manage to be successful anyway, but many end up in the same situations--it's what they know.
It's a scary world out there, we as parents, grand parents and aunts/uncles need to be there for our youth as examples and support!
I cannot believe how much society has spiraled out of control. There is no more 'normal' these days...whatever that was/is!!
It is amazing how some of the children manage to do well under such circumstances. On the other end of the spectrum and, sad to say...it is equally heart breaking that you can almost identify the ones (children) who will grow up troubled at a very early age.
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