The right thing to do

I'm glad that I referred and convinced my student to go talk to the guidance counsellor today. I went with her to give her courage and to support her. I can't imagine how tough it must be to go through what she does, but I think she's so strong for being able to face it. When a teacher is told something by a student in confidence, it becomes the teacher's responsibility to really look out for and protect the student by talking the student into speaking to a more experienced person in the school, such as the guidance counsellor. Few days ago, I really didn't know what I should do and what is the best thing to do, but I think after talking to someone with more expertise in this field, I feel much better that at least someone else knows in the school, and that this student doesn't have to feel alone. Today I realized how tough it is to be a teenager. It feels like distant memory away.


My student put a lot of trust in me and told me her secret that she has been hiding for months. She wanted me to say nothing to no one, but being an educator I couldn't. I couldn't risk the chance. Silence is not the way to go in these situation. Next week is bullying awareness week. Let's take a stand, and empower our children. Do we want future of passive citizens or active members who will fight for what's right?