Today was a good day!
We got a lot of new snow overnight, and I was on duty at school today, responsible for keeping the schoolyard tidy during break time.
According to the school rules, throwing snowballs is not allowed.
I think we can all agree that this is a stupid rule! However, to avoid any problems with the school board, I did my job and tried to prevent any snowball fights.
The area of the schoolyard that I had to oversee and ensure order was the one for the 9th and 10th graders. They are between 15 and 17 years old on average.
When I went outside at the start of the break, I saw the alpha male of the 10th graders, who was already preparing the first snowball. I told him, 'Don't touch the snow or you'll face the consequences.' His best friend jumped to his defence, replying, 'You won't be able to stop a snowball fight with so many students. You won't be able to enforce the rules. What will you even do?'
I had no idea what to threaten them with, and sadly my first thought was, 'You'll eat snow if you dare!'
That was definitely the wrong answer. A third guy tested my authority by throwing a snowball right at me and hitting me.
I only had a split second to react.
What would you do? Be a wimp and take them to see the headteacher?
Can't I solve my own problems?
What about my threat?
Are my words meaningless?
I jumped straight at the guy, tackled him to the ground and made him eat snow!
To my surprise, the other two guys came to his assistance.
So there I was, fighting three young men full of testosterone all on my own.
AND I WON!
They ate snow! A ton of it!
I felt so awesome! I won against three of them. My authority remained intact; no one dared throw a snowball for fear of the consequences.
I am still the man who creates order and has authority, and I earned it! I earned it through hard work!
I meant my words!
Was this in the interest of the school? Definitely not!
Will I get in trouble? Probably!
Did the kids respect me and love my behavior? Absolutely!
I was someone they could look up to. I was a man of my word and someone who shows proof of work.
What are your thoughts on this? What have you accomplished today?
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