On Friday we visited La Carpio. There was a boy there how told us his story. He dropped out of school in the third grade, worked with garbage, and smoked. The things that he said were touching. He obviously had seen many struggles in his life and seeing him retell these stories was amazing. He was concerned that he was not presentable and embarrassed about his appearance and story when in reality is should be the rest of us embarrassed. We get concerned with likes and with followers while others face these problems in his life. He is simply doing what he must to get by and to help his family. His brothers depend on him and he tries to do what he can.
The most depressing thing that he said during the time that we were there was that he did not have any dreams. He was asked what he wants to do with his future and he did not know. This made me realize that there were never any expectations for him. No one ever told him of all the potential he could have and pushed him to do well. I never want my students to feel this way. This has made me aware of my role as a teacher in touching my students’ lives. They might need someone to look up to and to encourage them to continue in their schooling. These kids might need someone to be there for them because they do not have someone at home. This has taught me to be aware in schools and to become a role model for all of my students.
The most depressing thing that he said during the time that we were there was that he did not have any dreams. He was asked what he wants to do with his future and he did not know. This made me realize that there were never any expectations for him. No one ever told him of all the potential he could have and pushed him to do well. I never want my students to feel this way. This has made me aware of my role as a teacher in touching my students’ lives. They might need someone to look up to and to encourage them to continue in their schooling. These kids might need someone to be there for them because they do not have someone at home. This has taught me to be aware in schools and to become a role model for all of my students.