A Glimpse at another Side of Life…

One of the hardest things about connecting and relating with students is understanding their life at home and where they get their point of view. So many have such different experiences than our own! For insight on what it’s like to be a parent of a drug addict, check out David Sheff’s book Beautiful Boy. He reveals unforgettable and painful experiences from his journey to help his addicted son, Nic, in a breathtaking and compulsory way.

Nic also wrote a haunting memoir on his experiences with drugs and alcohol, Tweak. If you don’t have time for the full book, check out his blog. Beware: it’s very honest and raw. You’ll definitely get a better perspective of the feelings some of your students may have, but it’s not easy to stomach.

Professional Development Tip for September 11, 2008