kidswarrior
Senior Master
My experience kind of counterpoints yours, I think, Kacey. 
I'm coming to the end of my teaching career, and as some people on MT know, my students often lack functional parents. This means the kids are shocked the first time I tell them 'No' (since no one ever has). As in, No, you can't eat during class; No, you cant' leave in the middle of school and go to the store to get something to eat, then come back; No, you cant' *sock that guy* who bugs you.
This culture requires a major test of wills (theirs vs mine) an average of 3-5 times every day with some guys who are often physically imposing as well as conditioned to lawlessness (or *street law*
). While I never worry about the physical threat, the emotional wear and tear can be draining. My MA training over time has strengthened my resolve and intentionallity, and so really helps with these encounters.
I'm coming to the end of my teaching career, and as some people on MT know, my students often lack functional parents. This means the kids are shocked the first time I tell them 'No' (since no one ever has). As in, No, you can't eat during class; No, you cant' leave in the middle of school and go to the store to get something to eat, then come back; No, you cant' *sock that guy* who bugs you.This culture requires a major test of wills (theirs vs mine) an average of 3-5 times every day with some guys who are often physically imposing as well as conditioned to lawlessness (or *street law*
). While I never worry about the physical threat, the emotional wear and tear can be draining. My MA training over time has strengthened my resolve and intentionallity, and so really helps with these encounters.
