tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1092203160300085551.post680470597236482062..comments2022-11-09T18:07:04.572-08:00Comments on Strength To Teach: Holding Your Tounge vs Speaking Your MindWilliam Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02808104251466108405noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1092203160300085551.post-57458659465000144892011-08-22T19:15:06.058-07:002011-08-22T19:15:06.058-07:00Wow, William! Well spoken/said. I think your enc...Wow, William! Well spoken/said. I think your encouragement will go a long way in this young man's week and even his future. I tend to avoid confrontations and only speak my mind when I feel it's an absolute necessity. The one thing I always keep in mind when "speaking my mind" to parents and kids is "How would I feel if someone spoke to me or treated me like this?" And usually the appropriate and professional thing comes out...especially since I'm pretty sensitive. :)<br /><br />Dana<br /><a href="http://3rdgradegridiron.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">3rd Grade Gridiron</a>Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07369671931557275952noreply@blogger.com