The best part of getting older is...

[judy]

Originally Posted by AngieDoogles

I think it's all in how you do it. If you use "new slang" in a semi-joking way they'd probably think it's really funny. My 11th grade history teacher was like that. He was the most awesome teacher EVER and smarter than an encyclopedia. LOL

You're right. Kids appreciate a teacher with a sense of humor, and more "real" you are with them, the more they respect you. (Like anyone else...)

I had such a good time with them. I don't miss working, but I am so grateful that I was blessed to have been able to be a teacher and spend time with so many young people.