Why teaching teenagers is so beautiful

To remind myself... another list in progress.

1.      Sometimes you can make a difference. Sometimes you will see it. Sometimes it will be huge.


2.      Some of them will love you. And love is very big when you are a teenager.

3.      Every now and then, someone you were least expecting will surprise you.

4.      When they get excited about something that makes you excited (like the meaning of a line in poetry or changing the world tomorrow) happiness happens all around.

5.      They love each other so much and you get to watch them defend and stand by their friends. To the death (or at least detention).

6.      The same students who made you cry last week will make you laugh until you have to sit down this week.

7.      Every now and then, one will say something that will give you a high for a week. And it might just be that your skirt is cool.

8.      They really are smart and you can have so much fun together.

9.      Occasionally you are let into their world and the privilege will blow you away.

10.  Their excitement for life is electrifying.

11.  They really believe they can change the world, and you get to believe along with them.

12.  They try so hard to change the world and you get to watch.

13.  Life can be its most painful and difficult when you are a teenager; you get to be there.

14.  They wear multiple layers. Trying to get to the bottom can be so beautiful.

15.  When they do trust you… that’s all.