Keeping your cool

[KellyP]

I learned a long time ago that one bad apple definitely does ruin the whole bunch. When I find that one kid is the root of everything that drives me batty, it's either time to have a serious chat with the parents or it's time to term.

No way would I allow one child to affect the whole group like that. Bottom line is some kids are just not a good fit for your program. NOTHING wrong with that. It is what it is, but I certainly wouldn't allow one child's bad behavior to make my job something I dread doing every day.

Remove the issue and you'll find your happy place again.