I am so frusterated!!! It shouldn't be this hard to be an Achievement Day leader. I work really hard to plan good activities when it's my turn. We try to do a spotlight for one girl each time we meet. When we are the leader in charge we set up the spotlight. I taught tonight so I set up the spotlight. So last minute I get a text from the mom saying that she won't be able to do the spotlight because they were going to be in Disneyland. Her daughter goes to school with Christy and told Christy that she didn't want to come to the activity tonight because it sounded boring!!! Really! If I was not one of the leaders I would encourage Christy to attend each activity even if it didn't sound particulary exciting. Sometimes I wonder why I put so much time and effort into all this. NO, I take that back. I really enjoy going and even teaching once in a while. Some of the girls help you to feel like they really do enjoy coming to the activities and that they do learn something. The girl that I took her phone away no longer comes to the activities. I guess her phone is more important than learning about the Gospel and interacting with other girls of the same faith. Enough of my venting!! Hopefully next months sewing activites will be something that most of the girls enjoy.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
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Sorry you're having such a hard time. You're right though. It shouldn't be that hard! I may be struck with lightening for saying so but sometimes I think those activities are just "better" when the kids who make things difficult aren't there.
I remember similar situations with Young Women's...It was really hard to go out with our leaders and invite less-active girls who were constantly rude and irreverent because it ruined the experiences I was having. It's a "catch-22" situation.
I definitely believe the activities and experiences are beneficial for all kids, but it makes it more difficult for the "good kids" (and their leaders) when the "bad kids" seem ungrateful/rude/irreverent. Just know your efforts don't go unnoticed!
Seriously! I totally Agree with you! Give me a break, incouragement goes a long way. All I can do is roll my eyes. Hang in there Rebecca!
Geesh! Some people's kids! I guess we all get a little "slap in the face" for our efforts once in a while. I just got one yesterday. All we can do is our best and know that the Lord is pleased with us and our efforts. Keep your chin up, & I'll do the same, k? I'm sure you're an awesome teacher!
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