some things to reflect on: teacher mode :)

Making the field fertile
The Zen master entrusted the disciple with looking after the rice paddy. In the first year, the disciple watched to make sure that the necessary water was never missing; the rice grew strong and the harvest was good. In the second year, he had the idea of adding a little fertiliser, the rice grew fast and the harvest was bigger. In the third year, he used more fertiliser. The harvest was still bigger, but the rice sprouted small and lacklustre. - If you continue increasing the amount of manure, you will have nothing worth having next year – said the master. “You strengthen someone when you help a little. But you weaken someone if you help a lot.”

Sakto lang. =) Although it so easy to say, it's not that simple to do. There are grey areas but what's important is to listen to your heart.

Would anyone know the difference
A father took his two boys to play mini-golf. At the ticket office he wanted to know the price. - Five coins for adults, three for those over six years. Under six years entry is free. - One of them is three, the other seven. I’ll pay for the oldest. - You are silly – said the ticket seller. You could have saved three coins, saying that the oldest was under six; I would never have known the difference. - That may be, but the boys would know. And they would remember the bad example for ever.

I have to agree. Kids really know the difference. Hay, the pressure. But at the same time, I'm glad of the growth in me. I'm learning from my students.