I once had a teacher tell me that I was responsible for everything that happened to me.
I quickly challenged her. I asked: Do you mean to say I am responsible for my father's alcoholism? And she said flatly, 'Yes." Immediately I was infuriated. I, in no way, had caused or promoted his struggle with alcohol. I knew that to be a fact just like I knew my own name.
She then explained herself. Here is what she said in paraphrase:
You have the ability, the opportunity to respond to every situation that happens in your life. It is the "response" in "responsiblility. Literally a response ability. Taking that on as a truth gives you power. Not taking responsibility, takes all your power away.
H'mmm....what do you think? (This is a tough one.) Talk about a situation in which you did or could have in hindsight taken on my teacher's view of responsibility.
32 comments:
Catherine Blumhagen Pd 7
I could have taken the teachers view about responsibility in multiple different disagreements with my parents, and recognize I have the ability to respond to the situation.
Colin Simmonds
In many situations and altercations teachers have had they're personal opinions on taking responsibility. In the end I need to take my responsibility as well as the teacher, parent, adult, employer, etc...
In any system or relationship everybody has to play there part for it to be functional.
Alex Beck Pd 7
This situation can be applied when deciding whether or not to tell your parents the truth. If you broke a vase, you can own up to it when they confront you, or you can lie to your face. Which do you think is the responsible thing to do?
I could have taken the teacher's perspective when I am mad at my parents for not getting anything for not getting me what they promised they would get, even though I could have just asked why.
Sam Swarna pd 3
Antwone M P.3
I got in a argument with my mom and said something and it came off disrespectful and i got smacked and i wish i would've changed my my tone and the way i said it.
Ephrata
pd.3
Me and my brother fight a lot. The way I respond to him bothering me is usually by fighting and we do that a lot. Looking back I wish i was more patient. And showed him the right way on how to deal with anger and disagreement.
I once got into an argument with my friend and I was talking without thinking about what I was saying. Because of the way I responded, the argument got so much worse. I could have taken the teachers to view at that time because it was my response that resulted in the worsened argument.
Cyntia Ady pd 3
Carson Nash Pd:3
One time I dropped my sisters phone in the water, and tried to tell her it was her fault. Had I owned up to it, it would have been cheaper in the long run to help replace everything. Lack of responsibility harmed me in the end.
Adrian Barriga Pd:7
For example, when I was younger I was playing with a tennis ball inside and broke a vase. If I just went up to my parents and told them and broke the vase, it would lead to less suspense and they would have forgiven me. But no I stalled it out until they noticed, which got me in more trouble than I needed to be in.
Lori Thomas Pd:7
In arguments with friends and family I tend to get a attitude and escalate the situation. In situations where I escalate things I wish I would step back take responsibility for my actions and be more patience.
Atsem Pd.7
Everybody is responsible for their actions, we all have different responsibilities. One time I took a hard class in middle school. I ended up failing due to the lack of schoolwork I did in that class. I was responsible for both my actions and my grade.
Ackeem Henry Pd:7
I could've took my teachers advice about not fighting in class when the student said something about my mother but instead of doing that i got defensive and started arguing with her and the student.
I think everyone is responsible for their OWN actions; if you messed up on something you should own up to it, not blame it on others. However, you can't be responsible for how other people respond to a situation or problem, they are responsible for doing the right thing and taking accountability for their actions.
Danielle Bien-Aimé
Pd.7
Myles Rush Pd 6
I could agree with the teacher because when I was faced with the choice to either force myself to get out of bed or stay in the bed for a few extra minutes. I decided to wait and ended up falling asleep. I was late for the bus. That was my fault.
Ryan Brinker Pd: 6
When I was younger, when my brother and I were playing catch at my grandparent's house in New Jersey. My brother threw the baseball over my head and broke a window in their garage. It made a loud noise and instead of owning up and telling my grandparents. I waited until they came out to realize and we both ended up getting in a lot more trouble than if we told them before they noticed and that we were sorry,
Anthony Pineiro Pd: 3
-I can agree with the teacher's personal view of responsibility. There were many instances during my younger years in which I did something wrong and could've taken the initiative to tell my parents but refused to. After lying about the situation, I soon learned that not being honest/responsible for my actions garnered harsher punishments. For example, when I was about 7, I tripped and broke a family vase. Instead of coming clean, I pinned the blame on my brother - causing me great internal guilt. When my parents found out I had lied, they were quick to reprimand me very sternly. From this experience, I learned that amid being irresponsible, I only did more harm onto myself.
Emma Kelly, P6
When I was working on a group project in one of my classes once, none of my classmates within the group were willing to do any of the work. I finished the project on my own, and took the responsibility of sharing it with the class when it came time to present so that I could control how the project came across without blaming or assisting my classmates. I was responsible for the project and the presentation. When they chose not to do their work, I had the ability to respond by doing the work myself.
christian period 3
I could take a point of view of a teacher on when I turn in work late and they dont have to grade it but they do out of care of your grade
I agree with the teacher my dad made a early nail appointment. I was faced with the choice of waking up early to get my nails done or sleep in on the weekend and I chose to get my nails done.
Marisol Cabrera PD: 7
I agree with the teacher, if you have something happening, you have the ability to react or respond to it. If you don't respond, that is your responsibility to live with it because it is not anyone else's responsibility to react for you. Also, I have had a situation where I had to take responsibility into my own hands and go into a teachers room for lunch.
Aidan Montano’s P.7
I could have taken action or responsibility when I was younger. It was clear that I did not get everything I wanted and I would never ask or tell anyone about it. I could have taken your teachers point of view when I was given told that I was wrong during class and the teacher was teaching a subject poorly during middle school. I could have taken responsibility and told her that she was wrong but I didn’t and let her misinform the class.
Stephen Forbin PD:7
When my teacher in middle school disrespected me in class, I told her that what she said was disrespectful and I went to administration.
I can take the teachers point of view. For example, when students don't do good on a test they want to re-take it. It is not the teachers responsibility to grade it right when given. It is the students fault for not doing good so they must wait. It was the students responsibility to do good not the teachers.
ieda tamene
pd 6
Adriana Gomez pd:6
Teachers view about responsibility in multiple ways like different ways of disagreement
Eduardo Paz
pd7
I could agree with the teacher because when I made a choice to go to ocean city with my family or stay home. I stayed home and missed out on the beach.
Evan C
pd:3
I remember that in 7th grade when the sub called me a B**** becuase I couldnt hear her becuase I had my headphones in and the respondbilty i took was to tell the Principle and get the sub In trouble because that not my name.
When my teacher had told me that I was responsible for a bad grade that I had got and I didn't believe her i blamed it on her and she told me that I was the only person responsible for it.
Mariyah Byrd Pd:3 11/7/19
Leann Schuttig
pd.3
When i moved to Maryland in the beginning we got tricked by this man and if me and my mom took more responsibility for yourself it wouldn't have happened
In arguments with friends and family I end up talking back in a rude way or give them an attitude . In situations where I’m disrespectful . I sometimes wish i would step back & take responsibility for my
actions and be more patience.
Mayeli Guerra
Pd:3
I was going to the park and I have my sister phone and we sat on in a chair to wait for our brother to play and when come home I left the phone in the chair and I had to go back to look for the phone and I found on the seat and my sister told me that I had to have more responsibility when I have something that is not mine.
Rachel
i should've listened to my friend when she told me i should not fight a girl for no reason even though it was not my fault
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