The ups and downs of parenthood, Patty....how wonderful and how heartbreaking and frustrating. Our DD and her hubby have just experienced their first problem with our 5 yr old grandson, being sassy after Christmas. He lost all toys from his room, no tv for the past several days, was in his room from right after school until bedtime in spite of his "sorries", but I spoke to her this morning and the message seems to have gotten through. Point is: it breaks my heart to see her going thru this with their little one and whatever is yet to come....like in your case, dealing with teachers, instructors who can have such a negative affect on them. It's just as hard seeing my oun daughter going thru it all.
But thank heaven he's really a thoughtful, giving, kind and happy child....most of the time..:)
Next week, back on track and on to the Loser you know you will be!:)