There are a few kids in this class that have interesting personalities. One likes to be disruptive whenever possible. The other throws tantrums when things don't go the way she wants. One particularly interesting moment was when we came past the office after lunch to take a bathroom break. This girl came to me and asked if she could go to the office. When I asked her why she needed to go to the office she evaded my question by saying something like, "I just need to!" I asked her again why and she gave me the same non-answer. She was getting whinier and whinier and starting to stomp a bit and questioning why I just wouldn't let her go. I told her she needed to tell me why she needed to go to the office. She said things like she needed to tell them something or ask them something but would never say what. Finally, after I'd told her for the tenth time she needed to tell me what she needed to tell/ask them, she came up with, "I just....need to....ask them........if my lunchbox is empty!" (The lunchbox that she is holding by the way.) I told her she could just check that herself. Then she got really mad and stomped around crying at me "I NEVER get to go!" I pretty much knew she had no reason from the start, but I am still surprised she couldn't come up with a better lie!
A Long Long Sleep
12 years ago
2 comments:
That was a pretty weak reason for needing to go to the office. She doesn't think real quick on her feet. She's going to have to plan ahead a little better if she's going to try that one again some day. I doubt she'll try it again with you.
Hope tomorrow is a good one!
Love you!!! MOM
You mean "Just because" isn't actually a reason?? Creativity is obviously not her strong suit. Not that I would want her to be a good liar or anything, but wow. I love your title.
Hugs, Rhonda
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