Hi, everyone. It's Timmy. I'm here just to let you all know what I observed today, which isn't much. I had an ok day. It certainly could've been better. I guess I just wanted to let you all know that there were a few fights today. One of the fights I witnessed (I only witnessed two, but heard about a couple of others) included two boys ... arguing, I guess you can say, which led up to punches thrown and a small wrestling match. This incident was broken up within seconds by security.
The other incident I witnessed involves a classmate of mine from the Autism program. No, this classmate is NOT being defended. Sorry. Anyway, from what I saw, he was chasing some guy around the lunchroom. From what he tells me, he was punched by this dude. Though, he started the fight. He tells me he was trying to talk to a girl (he bothers the ladies alot, and that needs to be stopped) when he got into an argument with the guy (must be the girl's boyfriend) and this guy punched him. So, as witnesses tell me, fists flew. I saw a red mark on the classmate's face, which means that this is true.
Anyway, this classmate is a pretty good kid, but this thing with bothering people needs to be worked on. You see, he wants everyone to accept him, just because he's got Autism. As I explained to him (and some others did as well), not everybody's going to accept him for his disablity. Look at me, I'm not accepted by some people at Sullivan. But I don't care. As long as I have the friends I've got, it doesn't bother me. And, there's some people I don't care to be accepted by. And most of my classmates aren't accepted either. But most of them don't care either. Besides, this is school, a place to LEARN. Sure, you can be social at some time, but really, school's about learning.
UPDATE, 9/15/09: I addressed yesterday's, and another incident I saw take place today, issue to the entire class in our group discussion. I felt that had to be talked about and addressed. The kids came up with some good solutions, such as going to a teacher if you're mad, and being respectful to others. One kid, who will remain nameless out of respect, even suggest for more cameras in the hallways (he said, "there are cameras everywhere watching us!" and I asked if more should be put up. He said "yeah,"). I encouraged them not to bother people (like when's someone is angry and prefered to be left alone, or asking too many questions, etc.). I told them just about the same words I told all of you in the above. I just really hope the kids follow through and make good decisions. There has been too much drama/violence within the last two days, and factored with the amount of violence reported earlier this morning in my own neighborhood, it really bothered me. Afterwards, the teachers came up and told me they apprieacted my effort.
4 comments:
I think that you have a very good attitude about things, Timmy. You are correct that in life, not everyone is going to like you, and that is fine! The only ones that matter are the people that like you unconditionally (close friends and family). The people who don't accept you are not worth your time or efforts, and certainly not worth worrying over. Keep doing what you do - you have a bright future and good things will come to you.
Hi Lisa :). I learned this after attending James Monroe school for 4 years. I tried to get everyone and their brother to befriend me there, which didn't happen. As I started high school, I finally realized that not everyone was going to be my friend.
And I agree, they're not worth the effort or time.
That's the attitude Timmy-an individual has to have some standards,some line that they won't cross when attempting to befriend or save a friendship with another human being.
I've found that in some cases it is my approachability rather than my overt attempts to procure,or is it capture(?),friendships that actually lead to a mutually enduring and endearing experience.
As for self-defense I think that some knowledge in this regard is useful.
When I think about how the "boyfriend" tried to make your classmate stop pestering that girl I consider what Patrick Swayze,as his POINTBREAK movie character Bhodi,uttered in that film:
"...if you project weakness, that promotes violence, and that's how people get hurt."
In regards to Patrick Swayze within the last 24 hours I recall another quote,eerily enough,from that same feature film:
"Yo, Johnny! I see you in the next life!"
Most loving Rogers Park neighbors,
May our dearest lord Jesus bless and protect our little Timmy while he climbs the mountain of fire.
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