It Is Not My Fault.

Who? Not me.

In decades of my life and experiences, I have heard this phrase too often. Parenting? You bet. Teaching? Oh yes. Myself? Much too often.

Being in denial about one's behavior is a common flaw all share.  Think back on it.  Somehow, rationalizing decisions made or actions taken were absolutely just fine releases a sense of contentment.

Rules in a classroom are pretty straightforward, ones that could be expected. All teachers share those same rules school year after school year. Here is my own addendum:

No one can make me do or say something, or act in a way that I do not choose. I am in charge of my choices.  

Nothing more can be said about this, except to repeat these thoughts in a different way. That is boring and unnecessary. 

Damn that Barbie!! I always knew they were evil. Any doll with boobies like that are definitely suspect.