KALEIDOSCOPE

As I sat in the audience for the winter theatrical production where I teach, I looked around to see the space filled with more students than parents of students.  The show, as all of the ones at our school are, was wonderful; a fabulous comedy called Shakespeare in Hollywood.

I would like to thank all parents who actually support their children in their extra curricular choices.  You are helping your child become a well rounded individual.  You are your child’s support and strength, and you have a bond with your child.

I am, however, more in awe of those students who get involved on their own without any type of support at home.  The students who come to school and work to succeed and get involved while their home life is wrought with arguments and emotional abuse, where the parent says “That’s a stupid thing to be interested in,” rather than saying “That’s awesome that you were cast in the play,” even though they have absolutely no interest in theater.  My hat goes off in respect of the students who work hard during the school day, go to rehearsals or sports practice, and then go home to a house where they are expected to watch their brothers and sisters, make dinner, wash dishes, do the laundry, and various other so called chores.

To those of you students who fit this mold, I would like to give you a standing ovation.  Congratulations in your endeavors and keep reaching for the stars.

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