Teaching Boys.......

[judy]

"Judy, I'm sure that you're right about what it takes to make the kids listen to you. A man would be better suited to teach this class and we do have several......but they just want to help, not teach. I know that I don't show it on here but I really do have a drill sergent inside of me!!! "

I'm sure you do, Diana! The thing is, do you want to be like that while you are teaching them? I never did like those teachers who are too rigid, don't smile, etc., and I never wanted to be like that.

I learned how to let them know that "the evil Judy" would come out if they acted up, but, if they were good, I could keep her in my little toe. This really worked, even in high school!

I enjoyed having fun with my kids, but I taught for years, so I developed my own style. You must be fun to be with too, and very loving. My kids understood that I loved them all, but if they wanted that extra special love, the had to to things my way.

How is it going? I'm sure that if you really want them to behave, you will figure it out. It all does come from the heart, and you have plenty of that.