One of my pupils asked me this question recently, " Teacher, when are you having a baby?" I told him a reply he never expected. " I have 97 children. Do I need anymore?"
Having a baby is a super private subject and I do not wish to discuss the topic here. But the fact that I have 97 children is true. My chidren even changes every year. (^-^)
The pupils I teach are my kids. For one whole year, I would treat them as my own. Scold them when they misbehaves, cry with them when they feel hurt, laugh with them (^-^) when they feel happy. Of course, there are few cases whereby no matter how hard I tried, I can't seem to treat them as my "kids". Those are the very few that 和我八字不合, I guess. However, I am glad to say that usually sums up to less than 5 per year. Parting with them at the end of the year is always a hard thing for me to do. Over the years, I have learn to "let go" of "my kids". Although I still feel somewhat sad at around this time of the year, I am glad that I have a chance to meet and teach them.
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May God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference......
2 comments:
i wish i will always be the kid who always run back to u.. =P
JM, although u r no longer a kid and will soon have "kids" of your own, u can always "run back to me" for help. (^-^) Do not feel ashamed to run to your mummy or me or whoever for help and consolation if you need any. Growing up is never easy. It cause me lots of heart pains and tears, before I can reach my "current status". Even till now, I am still "growing up", and still runs back to my mum for comfort.
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