Comments on: When Good Kids Make Mistakes

By: Edie Parrott

Edie Parrott — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:50:31 +0000

Funny! If I had, I wouldn’t be here to write this message since I was driving down the road!

David Okun — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:18:04 +0000

Did you stand up during the Hallelujah Chorus? :-p

Edie Parrott — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:34:37 +0000

Thanks, Margaret!

Margaret Wingate — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:17:09 +0000

Ah, Edie, that all teachers could so readily forgive. You are the best!

Edie Parrott — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:30:52 +0000

Thanks! I suspect I was easier on him because I’ve made a few stupid mistakes in my life as well.

Harriett — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:28:36 +0000

This is where you excel — that students are more concerned with how he disappointed you, and not the punishment at hand.

I do think that for most students — getting caught is punishment enough.

You were sweet to write him a note and make sure that he got it before he left for home.

veterankindergartenteacher — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:54:33 +0000

Edie,

Isn’t this what makes teaching so worthwhile! You have made a difference in this young man’s life!

Theresa Milstein — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:30:40 +0000

I’m impressed that just the fact you’re disappointed is enough. You must have earned some serious respect from that student.

The fact that you said, “You made a mistake, but I still love you,” shows how much you care.