I was meeting with a parent the other day and caught myself using the phrase “the right thing” and realized my mistake. I understood, directly at that moment, the lens with which I was using to determine the ‘right thing’ in this student situation was different for the parent. Yes, there are two sides to every story, two viewpoints from which to have an opinion, and two lenses to see through, providing no real clear definition of ‘right’. It is both a matter of perception and reality. Of course, when dealing with matters of law, ‘right’ is very clear. Break the law and you have the ‘right’ to remain silent. It’s not so easy when ruling over a request to give assignment redo’s, grade a re-take test to full credit, offer 2 or 3 or 4 chances for behavior infractions. When is the ‘right’ time for “tough love”? ‘Right’…’Tough’…’Love’. Perception or Reality? You decide. Have a stupendous Friday. Go Pups, get #9!
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