The topic for my blog post this week is very controversial among everyone in the school, so I want to start off by saying please PLEASE give your opinion in the comments when you don’t agree with me. Today, I sat and listened in town hall. I heard everything that was said by administrators and students as well. All I can really say is that I am disappointed in the way people acted in frustration. As someone who used to have a very bad temper and trouble controlling my emotions, I completely understand why. That does not, however, give people the right to disregard all of the hard work that went into opening the school this year. I am very grateful for everything that I am able to do right now, and the fact that I am even partially in school is amazing. Everyone has the right to share their concerns and their opinions, yet anger should NEVER overpower giving people the respect that they deserve.
You are probably now thinking that I am not annoyed that the classes are longer. You are wrong. I am annoyed because sitting still for an hour is hard. Obviously I can only speak for myself, but I am willing to make ANY sacrifice that is necessary if that means that I get to return to a somewhat normal life. I would hope that people don’t take for granted the fact they get to be in school, they get to go to private school, and they can feel safe there. And if that means we have to sit for FIVE MINUTES longer, then I will do it. If that means I have to wear my mask all day, I will do it. If that means I don’t get to hang out with other grades in school, I will do it. The purpose of this is not to change your opinion because I know that it most likely will not happen. The purpose of this is to open your mind to a different side of the story. There is always another side. Things might feel like they are bad for you, but think of the other people. Think of the people who are so under-appreciated, and please make sure that they know how much you care. Again, I know that this is weird coming from me who used to be the complete opposite person, but be nice to people and say thank you to every small thing that is given to you in life.
I agree that we should be thankful for the fact that we could even go to school during this time, but that doesn't mean that we can't be critical of what is going on in our school. People may have erupted into anger when hearing the news of our classes being lengthened, which is ok, but I agree with you that if some people acted out on their anger too much, they were wrong. There is a good middle line of being critical, yet respective that I think would be the way to go.
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