It is easy to do. When a child repeatedly spoils your plans, tries to hurt other children, embarrasses you in the front of colleagues, and parents, and make you feel ineffective as a teacher. It's easy to express angry toward that child.
But young children are not calculated. They just act and react. It is tempting to ascribe negative characteristics to that child and make dire predictions for his or her future! (by karen miller)
Comments like "He'll never be anything!" "He'll be in jail before he is twelve!" "There no need teaching him; He is just no good!" "There is no HOPE for that child!"
Nobody, however, is surprised when children who are exprencing trauma in their lives act in ways that may be difficult for a teacher to handle.
Their feelings, their frustrations, and their fears must get expressed. Very young children are more likely to use actions rather than words to express themselves. Sensitive and caring guidance from a trusted teacher, a counselor, or a therapists can have a very positive impact on how children cope.
Ironically, Black students desperately need black role models for developing self-esteem and identity. They also need counselors who can emphasize with their situation as "minorities" and provide guidance in a society where racism still is alive and well..
Young people will use disruptive behavior to cover up their deficiencies in other areas. This is why our cartoon character Bobbee Bee "The Hater" is so important to teachers, counselors, therapists, and students because he expresses the true"feelings, frustrations, and fears" that young people are experencing in their homes, communities, and schools regardless of race, religion, or creed.
He is Loved by Few; Hated By Many. He is the Voice of the Voiceless. He is the Hope for the Hopeless. He is a Friend to the Friendless. He provides Power to the Powerless. He is BoBBee Bee "The Hater!" Sometimes the "The Bad Guy" is the Hero! Invite him to your school and watch the frowns turn into smiles. Let's leave "NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND"
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