I think it is hard not to have a secret favourite
like there is this boy in my class who is always pleasant, always
smiling and he tries so hard to do everything that is tasked to him
INDEPENDENTLY serious about his work. and if you ask him to reflect
on his behaviour, if he hadn't done as well as he know he should,
he will shake his head so sadly when its time for me to give out
stars. And he's only 8....
How not to have soft spot for someone like this?
But sometimes its surprising who the teacher would end up having a
soft spot for. Last year it was my hokkien speaking big boy and tt
little stubbon girl with a GUFFAW laughter. They're the ones who
gimme the most headaches la.. but.. hahah.. Oh.. i mish them!
But I find it hard to accept teachers who fuss over kids SIMPLY cos
they are cute. It isn't fair to our kids when they grow up and
realise - damn, not cute anymore. worse, it sends the message that
physical cuteness is what matters.
(haha i was just thinking through my class.. and realise.. i do
have a soft spot for little stubborn girls... hahaha.. must be cos
they remind me of myself...)
