The Wisdom To Say What You Ought

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I can say what I want to say when I want to say it. I guess that is true. I will add one additional line; with a consequence. Let's face it you can't scream fire in Macy's, well unless there is a fire. If not you will probably get arrested. Freedom of speech is not the Freedom to say what you want, but the brains to say what you ought. Chasten a student about his language or negative attitude when he talks to someone and his response will probably be "I don't care." Rest assured he will. Get him/her to break this bad habit now or one day it will cost him his job, or maybe his marriage. Words need to be fitly spoken; even the truth needs to be delivered in a kind caring way with the desire to help, not to hurt. Only a fool will utter his whole mind, burning bridges and leaving once positive relationships in a wake of turmoil and pain. Teach your students to say what is on their mind with the right attitude and the right motive. You will be improving the school climate and gearing them for life long success as adults.