May 16th, 2006 by GoldenAppleCorp
I had my end-of-year meeting with Pigpen’s teacher this morning. Other than a couple of irritating habits, he’s doing really well, which we’re very proud of. One good trait the teacher pointed out was his empathetic nature.
His teacher said he defends kids when they’re being disciplined by the teachers as well as when other children are picking on them.
Apparently, a few weeks ago another child’s father visited the classroom. At one point, the child did something the dad didn’t like. The father proceeded to yell at the kid so loud it scared not only the other kids in the classroom, but the teacher and her aide as well. Not knowing what to do, the teacher sat in stunned silence as the dad continued yelling.
Pigpen stood up, looked at the dad and screamed “YOU LEAVE HIM ALONE!”
I was overjoyed to hear this story. I take great pride in how well my kids are turning out, and empathy for one’s fellow human beings is a characteristic I feel is very important.
We just have to make sure he doesn’t turn to the Dark Side.
May 16th, 2006 at 12:46 pm
I’m kinda scared of the kid…
May 16th, 2006 at 5:12 pm
I like this story. Thanks for sharing.
May 16th, 2006 at 5:31 pm
Pigpen’s a good kid. I always have fun hanging out with him. Boy he can sleep though. He slept right through the Giants concert.
May 17th, 2006 at 3:05 am
Go Pigpen! This world needs a more people like him, unafraid to take a strong stand against wrong in defense of another.
I’m very concerned about the teacher who “sat in stunned silence,” though; she needed to set an example by quietly taking this father outside and explaining what happens to those who disrupt the classroom.
May 17th, 2006 at 5:18 am
Yeah, I’m a little concerned about that too, as much as I like this particular teacher.