I can not honestly think any personal experience that I would have encountered. Therefore I will refer to the "Blind Side" which is based on a true story.
In "Blind Side" there was a black guy who was ostracized because he grew up in a poor community with not the best parents. Not many people expected much from the young man because of his circumstances homeless, poor grades, and no family to love and care for him. He was different from the other students and he was in a new school, probably being one of the few black children in the school. This young man had just as every right to be the greatest that he could be, with all his potential. At times people in society are not always conscious of the effects reactions towards someone affects them, and discriminating against the young man made him feel less worthy to be in such a nice school. Fortunately he was blessed with a family who love him like he was their own and that in itself boosted his self esteem, and showed him how much he was worth and his purpose in life.
This incident made me feel the at times life can be very unfair, and the people in the world do not make it any easier dealing with what life has thrown your way. With out some kind of encouragement most people give up on life and its struggles.
I believe that some change within the young man had to take place in order for him to accept who he was and his circumstances and to make the best out of every opportunity. Also a change in society and how they viewed him also had to take place, and sometimes it only takes one person in that society to make a great impact in that individual's life.
Kiendra,
ReplyDeleteI would agree with 100%, I love the movie the Blind Side. It is a powerful movie, that encourages me to try to make a difference in a persons life. Sometimes it just takes someone believing in a person that is oppressed or not privileged to make a difference in someones world.
Occasionally when I people watch I go out of my way to give a compliment to persons that seem sad, insecure, or lonely. Does that sound stupid? I feel like that might make the persons day better and may change their views of life.
The best reward when working with children is when you can connect, reach, and make a difference in that child that has been a challenge. Taking the time to get to know students goes a long way and shows them that you see them and care.