Morals are becoming an extinct concept these days.
I have always had a passion for helping kids, especially teenagers.
When I was a teenager I desperately longed for a voice of wisdom in my life. I wanted to know the secret to living a great life. I didn’t want to get preached at, I wanted a friend I could comfy in.
I became a teacher in hopes of being that person I desperately longed for in the lives of my students. I use to think I would find it a big challenge to teach morals. I didn’t want to preach to my students but I wanted to be that voice of wisdom, I wanted to have a great impact in their life.
I came across the Mission Generation textbooks and I instantly loved it. I feel they have done a wonderful job of getting the message across without closing the students off because they feel they are getting lectured.
Before using the MG program my students struggled the most with punctuality, the responsibility of getting their homework done and back talking. Changes do not happen overnight especially in young adults but we have come a long way since the first MG lesson. I stay late after school almost ever day because my ‘friends’ need someone to talk to. I am beyond blessed they trust me to be a sound voice in their life.
Although I am excited my students are doing their homework and showing up on time to class I am even more excited about the lost parent- child relationship being reestablished. I as their teacher for 45 min a day, 5 times a week can only do so much. The part I find crucial in a child success is parental presence and showing interest in the student’s school work, activities and interests. I feel like teachers point you to the right door and a parents job is to teach why that is the right door and the difference between good and bad doors.
-Sissy Suarez
Translated from Spanish
