Post from XANGA

This was a little post to somebody's XANGA site. The person I posted this to probably never read it. Oh well. XANGA is Much like blogger, but cooler, in my opinion....

There will always be somebody who will complain or disagree. I can somewhat see all sides of the fence being a parent, instructor and a student. As a parent, yes, I have often times disagreed with some of the teachers' methods. Namely, my oldest son's teacher insisted on calling him by his legal name when for the past 4 years we have called him by his nickname. I explained to the teacher that I chose to call him by his nickname because of legal complications with his father, etc. etc. She never listened, so I gave in. The kicker is that my child is Autistic, so he's already got transition issues, not to mention that she insists on calling him what she wants to. I gave in, it wasn't worth the fight to disrupt my child's education over something trivial. If I would have pushed it, sure, I would get my way, but as long as she was educating him, that's all that mattered to me. In the end, yes, I still call him by his nickname, but agreeing with her made the school year run more smoothly.

As a student, you should be ready to accept what comes your way. Then again, ages ago, in HS, that wasn't quite easy. That is the whole point of learning, is to absorb others opinions and interpretations on a subject. Yes, so right, I would never ask my family about sex and the such, it was just taboo. Even after having a family of my own, I think my mom is in denial of the fact that I know about s-e-x. Wow, I'm the only other female who has experienced immaculate conception! As a student, yes, I don't like what some professors say, but I also want my education.

I m probably tons more liberal than any parents at your school, but as time progresses I see that if I don't want my kids to see or hear bad things I should put them in a bubble. If kids don't see or hear things at school, there is worse on TV (Paris Hilton & BK), the internet and more. Once college rolls around, watch out, just being on campus is an eye opener. Limiting students prepares them for culture shock of the real world. Oh well, some people will remain as they are.

One final comment, I know that it is painful to have something that you pursue with complete ardour and passion criticized. As an instructor I put my mind, body, heart & soul on the line each time I walk into a studio or on a stage. I learned the hard way. Now, I know that dancing cannot be my bread & butter but it still hurts when a student drops or cancels a class because of me or my performance is criticized. Teaching I think is a love or hate thing. Everybody wants to be loved by all, but not everybody will embrace our beauty. Our diversity is what makes the world go round. I love what I do and do what I love that's why God has blessed each of us with the gifts and trials of our lives. Best of luck to you!