After a bad day I always feel poorly. Even though I know that most of the time any disruptions are not about me but whatever is going on with a particular student, I can't help but wonder if I missed something. Since I am not willing to compromise my standards, I suppose there will always be conflicts with students who are avoiding a challenge. I do regret that the majority of students who are really trying to improve themselves have to listen to me hound those in the minority who don't feel the need to improve themselves. I wish it didn't have to be that way.... and it doesn't. I wish every student would recognize the need for an education and take full advantage of the fine one being offered at this school. I suppose I could ignore them, in order to give them what they want in the interest of peace. But I have learned from experience that slackeritis is a contagious poison that spreads if not confronted. I can only hope that those who want a pleasant, professional environment will get what they deserve very soon, and that those who continue to insist on focusing on problems and behaving helplessly rather than being productive will decide to begin applying themselves before they wind up in re entry. If you are one of the majority of students who are getting frustrated with how the behavior of a few people are ruining the environment for everyone, I feel you and I am sorry for it too. Feel free to help me out by speaking up when students argue instead of listen, sit blankly instead of taking ownership of their learning, make inappropriate comments instead of asking for help, etc. Beyond that, I am open to suggestions that do not involve lowering my expectations or standards. Feel free to comment (personal criticisms will be deleted). Thanks for listening.