So serious

Ok, So today was one of the weirdest days I have ever experienced. Nothing extraordinary happened but I was warned of something really serious. Last night I singled out two boys in class for not doing what they were supposed to. They got into a lot of trouble by me. Today, I found out that one of the boys is severely depressed and I need to be extremely careful with him. There are cases where students take their own lives and leave notes saying that their teachers are mean to them. She said be careful you don't want a note from him. At first I did not understand what she meant. I get it now.

I almost passed out when my teacher warned me today about this boy. She told me not to give him attention but at the same time try to encourage him. I am sitting in my seat writing this replaying last night's punishment. I am totally overwhelmed by this. I guess the excitement of this experience has clouded my view on everyone's reality. Some people are not in a happy place, obviously. I forget that children are sensitive. Don't think that I did anything to harm the kid but with his mental state, I don't know. The kids get beat here so they are used to extreme punishment. All I did was scold him and give him the extreme stare down.

Everyday this experience teachers me something different. There is never a dull moment in this school. Wow. just thought that I would share this with you guys.

I am still shaking my head at the conversation, wow!