In order to communicate with someone, first one must get their attention. At least Ruthie understands that; hopefully the teacher will catch on quickly.
Kids know darn well when they have a teacher-or a playground lady-who is unable to control the kids and the kids will totally run over that person. They usually give up after 1 day
He hee. This brings to mind the story of the farmer and the stubborn mule. A long time ago a farmer wanted to buy a mule from his neighbor. He asked the neighbor if the mule had any problems.
“Not a problem,” the neighbor said. “This mule will do anything you ask. All you have to do is ask him nicely.” The neighbor added, “Just make sure you never mistreat my mule.”
The price was fair, so the farmer bought the mule. The very next day the farmer wanted to plow his field. He hitched the mule to the plow. The mule had no intention of pulling that plow!
The farmer said, “Git up!” But the mule paid no attention. The farmer tried talking nicely until his face almost turned blue. It did no good. So, he called his neighbor over.
The neighbor came right away. When he heard the problem, he walked over and picked up a two-by-four. He hit the mule right in the head. Then he whispered in the mule’s ear. That mule started plowing back and forth the field, turning the soil over without anyone standing behind the plow.
“I thought you said never to mistreat your mule,” stated the farmer. “You said all that I had to do was to talk nicely to him.”
“Well,” answered the neighbor. “You just have to get his attention first before talking to him.”
allen@home about 1 year ago
You show her how it’s done, Ruthie.
drbee about 1 year ago
In order to communicate with someone, first one must get their attention. At least Ruthie understands that; hopefully the teacher will catch on quickly.
Last Rose Of Summer Premium Member about 1 year ago
You’ve shredded her sensibilities.
jagedlo about 1 year ago
Welcome to reality, ma’am!
walstib Premium Member about 1 year ago
I remember the Cheech & Chong record featuring Sister Mary Elephant:
class, Class, CLASS, ….. S H U T _ U P ! ! ! !
Yep, I had her in 6th grade.
monya_43 about 1 year ago
The substitute playground lady needs a whistle to blow to get the kids’ attention.
blah_duh about 1 year ago
If you want kids to stop doing one thing, you need to give them something else to do.
timbob2313 Premium Member about 1 year ago
Kids know darn well when they have a teacher-or a playground lady-who is unable to control the kids and the kids will totally run over that person. They usually give up after 1 day
Back to Big Mike about 1 year ago
Young people know everything. It takes a younger person to show them they don’t.
Doug K about 1 year ago
Sometimes you have to be direct and use your outside voice.
tammyspeakslife Premium Member about 1 year ago
He hee. This brings to mind the story of the farmer and the stubborn mule. A long time ago a farmer wanted to buy a mule from his neighbor. He asked the neighbor if the mule had any problems.
“Not a problem,” the neighbor said. “This mule will do anything you ask. All you have to do is ask him nicely.” The neighbor added, “Just make sure you never mistreat my mule.”
The price was fair, so the farmer bought the mule. The very next day the farmer wanted to plow his field. He hitched the mule to the plow. The mule had no intention of pulling that plow!
The farmer said, “Git up!” But the mule paid no attention. The farmer tried talking nicely until his face almost turned blue. It did no good. So, he called his neighbor over.
The neighbor came right away. When he heard the problem, he walked over and picked up a two-by-four. He hit the mule right in the head. Then he whispered in the mule’s ear. That mule started plowing back and forth the field, turning the soil over without anyone standing behind the plow.
“I thought you said never to mistreat your mule,” stated the farmer. “You said all that I had to do was to talk nicely to him.”
“Well,” answered the neighbor. “You just have to get his attention first before talking to him.”
Sailor46 USN 65-95 about 1 year ago
Ruthy has the makings of a great playground lady.