So far so good. Nobody has stolen Logan's lunch money. Nobody has stuffed him in a locker. Nobody has knocked books out of his hands. Nobody has forced him "try a smoke."
Okay, it's only Day Three, but I've seen one too many teen movies depicting high school as four years of hell. My own high school experience was fine. Never had detention. No fights. Nothing haunting me. Some fleeting feelings of inadequacy which I chalk up to normal, healthy adolescence growing pains.
This year, I'm happy to say that Logan has six male teachers out of his eight teachers. Hoping this smorgasbord of testosterone models a variety of male characteristics that Logan can mimic and maybe some traits he chooses to deflect. Keep in mind that Logan has minimal male influence in his daily life.
Another plus is that this means I get to have a speed date with these men when it comes to Parent/Teacher night. That's when you get four minutes with each teacher for some one-on-one time. Of course, it's all about Logan, right?!? Right. Let me bring this post back to Logan...
Logan has friends, plus a couple ex-GFs, in almost all his classes. Ironically, he was seated next to one of his ex-GFs who is a grade older, but this should have been expected since he does take some advanced classes. He's enjoying lunch with his three good friends. A little icing on the cake is that one of his teachers was his tech teacher from last year. Hopefully, familiarity brings comfort not contempt. Sad to say that is the one class that has soured his first week just a tiny bit. A senior told him and his other two friends "you look stupid." Now tell me, what does that even mean? Knowing this teacher, he'll squelch that sort of behavior if it becomes a common occurrence. And if not, it means I can request a teacher conference if needed.{{{wink - wink}}}
As Day Three plays out, let's remember as Mike Dooley says "thoughts become things." And I think it's going to be a great year for student and student's mom.
Okay, it's only Day Three, but I've seen one too many teen movies depicting high school as four years of hell. My own high school experience was fine. Never had detention. No fights. Nothing haunting me. Some fleeting feelings of inadequacy which I chalk up to normal, healthy adolescence growing pains.
This year, I'm happy to say that Logan has six male teachers out of his eight teachers. Hoping this smorgasbord of testosterone models a variety of male characteristics that Logan can mimic and maybe some traits he chooses to deflect. Keep in mind that Logan has minimal male influence in his daily life.
Another plus is that this means I get to have a speed date with these men when it comes to Parent/Teacher night. That's when you get four minutes with each teacher for some one-on-one time. Of course, it's all about Logan, right?!? Right. Let me bring this post back to Logan...
Logan has friends, plus a couple ex-GFs, in almost all his classes. Ironically, he was seated next to one of his ex-GFs who is a grade older, but this should have been expected since he does take some advanced classes. He's enjoying lunch with his three good friends. A little icing on the cake is that one of his teachers was his tech teacher from last year. Hopefully, familiarity brings comfort not contempt. Sad to say that is the one class that has soured his first week just a tiny bit. A senior told him and his other two friends "you look stupid." Now tell me, what does that even mean? Knowing this teacher, he'll squelch that sort of behavior if it becomes a common occurrence. And if not, it means I can request a teacher conference if needed.{{{wink - wink}}}
As Day Three plays out, let's remember as Mike Dooley says "thoughts become things." And I think it's going to be a great year for student and student's mom.
POST SCRIPT: Two weeks of school have almost concluded and there is peace in the valley. No issues with any upperclassman. Freshman Friday was gentle to him and he now knows about 26 upperclassman from that Tech class. Whew!
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