Nice to see ya surface, Joe.

My brother substituted at the high school here, yesterday and today. He wishes the media would focus more on the positive things that kids do. Yesterday the student council spent their own money in an appreciation buffet for teachers and counselors. There was a huge spread of all kinds of good foods, plus balloons that said 'thanks, teachers and counselors". This meant a lot to all of the educators.

Today, the advanced Spanish class he taught had a fiesta and at the end of class, made it a point to thank him for being their substitute. It touched his heart and made him feel so much better about himself. These kids need postive reinforcement, not only from parents and educators, but also from the press. If enough kids hear about the good, then perhaps they would want to emulate THAT glory, rather than the glorification of violence they see everyday.

kat