That one kid. Every class has one (or five.) The kid that, even on the first day of school, is set that they simply do not want to be there and all of their actions are making sure that you know it.
Maybe they are excessively tardy on the first day, even though they have been at this school for three years. Maybe they sneak those head phones in every time you look away, sliding their cap back on for the fourth time this class period. Maybe they sleep through the syllabus you worked on all summer perfecting.
It happens. It's frustrating, but it happens.
These kids are the reason teachers are so important. You have a choice. Berate and tear them down on the first day? or Maybe smile and tell them how happy you are that they made it to class.
Maybe you'll be the reason they come back tomorrow.
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