It’s always difficult coming back from a break. The holiday
season is especially difficult because it can be a very emotional time for the
student and family. So many of our children live in extreme poverty and
sometimes a warm bed or hot meal are a challenge for these families, let alone
providing Christmas presents. We try to help as many families as possible
through our Gift Drive, but even with presents under the tree, we can’t always
fix the challenges in their home lives.
At Partnership with Children we try to give students the
skills they need to cope with the challenges they face in their lives outside
of school, but for some students it takes a few steps backwards to move
forward. Sometimes, when starting out in the program they falter a bit when
left to their own devices at home. And if a child felt ignored over the
holiday, he may start acting out again in class or bullying other students,
just to gain attention.
I’m not really sure what the rest of this week will bring. The students
have been home for over a week now, without Partnership’s help. Some students
might be just as I left them but others might have regressed a bit.
I always hope for the best, but know after a break like this
it can get challenging. In this line of work, every day is a new day and I just
need to keep pushing ahead.
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