So forever ago we talked about situations that for the majority would be a little challenging for any of us to deal with. These would be where we run into our students at parties, students are attracted to you or the other way around, etc. The only situation I ever had to deal with was one student had asked me to buy alcohol for them the weekend I turned 21 which was pretty easy to deal with because I just said no. I've always thought that if I ever encountered anything that is out of the ordinary between myself and one of the students that I'd be able to handle it well because I don't see the situation ever as awkward.
Lauren brought up the drug issue at the end of class and I thought about it a little afterwards. When I was in high school I had a lot of friends that smoked pot and would always want me to as well. I only ever tried it once and never did it again. This gives me some extra experience that most of us don't have. I've seen the goods and bads of drugs, I have friends that are doing great now that smoke pot and I have friends that are still living off of their parents or are in trouble with the law. I also had a parent that was an addict and this is probably the reason why my family is in poverty now. So if any of you have any questions on this touchy subject I am sure I would be able to help.
Thanks,
Kris
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I really appreciate your input Kris. You have some great input, and I'm glad that you can share past Hixson experiences with the group!
ReplyDeleteI'm surprised that one of your students actually asked you to buy them alcohol. I'm glad that you were able to not make it awkward for either yourself or the student. To he honest I would probably laugh if one of my mentees asked for alcohol thinking that it was a joke.
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