I have two parent conferences scheduled for Monday. Needless to say I'm a little nervous about one of them. Unfortunately two of my students were involved in an "academic honesty" issue and the father of the girl who confessed decided his best reaction to me on the phone was to "F" this and "F" that as loud as he could.
This is not my fault. I'm not the one who cheated and got caught. Yet, he's angry with me and the school.
Our children are not perfect. They are going to make mistakes. They will make foolish decisions. And they will get caught. Sometimes teachers and other adults in authority will have mercy on them; sometimes they won't. Regardless, how do you respond when your child gets caught in wrong-doing?
And what does the way you respond teach your kids about advocacy?
Think about it. . . and then pray for me on Monday during that conference!
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Lord, be with Vicki on Monday as she prepares for the conference and as it takes place. Give her the wisdom to stay silent when necessary, and to speak only the words you want her to. Give her compassion for the parents and a heart to understand that the reason they're lashing out is because they are hurting, they are confused, they are disappointed, and they are scared. Lord, give Vicki armor so that she is not hurt by any insults thrown at her; and give her strength to remain firm, yet never hostile, speaking the words that need to be heard. Let Vicki truly reflect you and honor you in this situation, Lord, as she speaks the truth in love, and as she relies on your strength and protection. Remind her that you have spent years preparing her for such a time as this; that she has the skills and the knowledge for it, and that most of all, she has YOU. Thank you for the amazing gifts you've endowed Vicki with, and thank you for her lifetime of obedience in which she has been such a good steward of those gifts, using them to change the lives of countless kids and parents. Thank you, Lord, that you are with us always! I ask your special blessings and presence with Vicki on Monday. In Jesus name, Amen.
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